Splatoon 3 - Frosty Fest
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Although Nintendo ended Splatoon 3's "regular updates" some time ago now, it's been revived this year with the release of a free Switch 2 update and some major game patches.

Now, as 2025 comes to a close, the return of Frosty Fest has been announced. This time the question is: "Who do you spend the holidays with?" Is it with your friends, family or solo?

This in-game event will kick off early next year on 9th January 2026 and runs until 11th January 2026. Here's the official announcement:

In case you missed it, the free Switch 2 update for Splatoon 3 (which launched a week after the Switch 2 in June) includes a bump in resolution and frame rate.

Nintendo also announced a new Splatoon spin-off known as Splatoon Raiders. This game will be arriving exclusively on the Switch 2 in 2026.

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Have you spent much time with Splatoon 3 this year? Will you be participating in the upcoming Frosty Fest? Let us know in the comments.