Splatoon 3 demo Splatfest guide release date theme The Loadout The Loadout Splatoon 3 demo Splatfest guide release date theme Are you curious about everything there is to know about the Splatoon 3 demo Splatfest? Well, this guide will tell you all you need to know Joe Apsey Updated: Aug 22, 2022 20:56 ET Splatoon 3 Splatoon 3 is getting a global testfire in the form of a pre-release Splatfest where everyone can take part for free and get a glimpse of the game ahead of release. But, what do you need to know about the Splatoon 3 demo Splatfest, including its release date and what modes will be available. Well, the Splatoon 3 Splatfest will be the biggest yet in the series and Nintendo has actually made a number of pretty big changes to its format, which we will discuss deeper down in this article. But, for the most part, if you have experienced the weekend fun of a Splatfest, you should know what to expect from this one. Below you can find all the information about this early-access period and Splatoon 3 global testfire. We will touch on the Splatoon 3 demo Splatfest release date and theme, alongside those changes to how it will play out. Splatoon 3 demo Splatfest release Date The Splatoon 3 demo Splatfest release date is set for August 27, 2022, where it will run for 12 hours. The timings for the event are different in various regions and are as follows: 9 AM PST – 9 PM PST, 12 PM EST – 12 AM EST (August 28), 9 AM BST – 9 PM BST, 10 AM CEST – 10 PM CEST, 9 AM JST – 9 PM JST (August 28). The demo will actually be playable ahead of time where you can fight in classic Turf Wars matches, customise your character and loadout, and choose a theme for the Splatfest before it kicks off. Splatoon 3 demo Splatfest theme The Splatfest theme for this early demo is Rock, Paper, or Scissors. Yes, there are three teams. As such, the gameplay works a little differently. It starts off with two teams fighting against each other in classic 4v4 Turf Wars matches. Then, the second half changes to Tricolour Turf War. This has all three teams fight against one another with two players from the second and third place teams fighting each other, as well as four players from the first place team in the Splatfest. You can then work with Deep Cut, the band of the new Idols, to try and hold first place or move up to the second or first place. That covers all you need to know about the Splatoon 3 demo Splatfest. For more on the game, check out our recommendations for the best weapons for Elden Ring and our overview of the new Idols who will light up the stage during the demo Splatfest. More from The Loadout Splatoon 3 Pokémon Splatfest coming days before Scarlet Violet launch The Splatoon 3 Switch bundle and Pro Controller will splat your wallet Splatoon 3 finally adds loadouts and fixes the series' biggest issues Splatoon 3 deserted island splatfest start date announced Splatoon 3 is getting a completely bonkers pre-release Splatfest Splatoon 3 sales set high bar for Breath of the Wild 2 and Pokémon Joe Apsey Joe covers the latest Nintendo Switch, PS5, and Xbox games for The Loadout after years of experience consoles. He's also the chap behind our PS Plus Extra and Premium games list. Popular now Orianna has been disabled for League of Legends Worlds 2022 The FIFA 23 meta has quickly become all about Lengthy players Blizzard assures Overwatch 2 players their OW1 skins aren’t lost Network N Media earns commission from qualifying purchases via Amazon Associates and other programs. We include affiliate links in articles. View terms. Prices correct at time of publication. More stories Odoamne says Rogue is taking LoL Worlds 2022 “one game at a time” Best Warzone Loadout of the Week – battle with Modern Warfare’s best The LoL Worlds 2022 final is headed to a cinema near you More from The Loadout Follow us for daily videogame news on Facebook, Twitter, Steam, and Google News. Splatoon 3 release date - when can you play Nintendo's online shooter? Splatoon 3 idols - who are the new idols in Splatsville Splatoon 3 hairstyles - Inkling and Octoling fashion sense Free shooting games Best PS5 games Best Xbox games