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After 2 INK-credible years of Splatoon 3, regular updates will come to a close. Don't worry! Splatoween, Frosty Fest, Spring Fest, and Summer Nights will continue with some returning themes!

Updates for weapon adjustments will be released as needed.

Big Run, Eggstra Work, and Monthly Challenges will continue for the time being.

Also they just released a video celebrating each splat-fest: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cd3qYJRnI7E

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[–] JusticeForPorygon@lemmy.world 30 points 2 days ago (18 children)

I've still never played a splatoon game, mostly because I don't wanna have to re-purchase it after a couple years

[–] BossDj@lemm.ee 21 points 2 days ago (7 children)

Are you imagining that this game should be like those constantly updating online games that rely on micro transactions or monthly subscription? It was a game to buy full price, but got updates and events for free for 2 years plus DLCs. The servers and game will still be online getting quality of life and security updates. Splatoon 1 servers were online for 9 years... On Wii U no less.

[–] ampersandrew@lemmy.world 14 points 2 days ago (6 children)

It does rely on a subscription though.

[–] BossDj@lemm.ee 3 points 2 days ago (1 children)

As do nearly all console online games

[–] ampersandrew@lemmy.world 13 points 2 days ago (1 children)

I don't think that's a great excuse.

[–] BossDj@lemm.ee 6 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Maybe it isn't, but it's hardly a reason to single out this game for it.

[–] ampersandrew@lemmy.world 5 points 2 days ago (1 children)

I don't think it's singling it out to say that the just-about-required subscription makes it less appealing to purchase, whereas most multiplayer games have the PC version as an option.

[–] BossDj@lemm.ee 2 points 2 days ago (1 children)

I didn't know we were playing the PC vs console argument. Nevermind, someone did that in another thread already. Yes PC without subscription is better. But anyone playing anything on a console buys the sequel every few years of whatever the game may be. Which was what I was replying to

[–] ampersandrew@lemmy.world 2 points 1 day ago

We weren't per se. Only that a predominantly multiplayer game is a harder sell when the subscription is damn near mandatory, which is why there are so few multiplayer-only games on consoles that cost money up front anymore, and free to play games get an exception to the subscription service on PlayStation and Xbox.

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