Nintendo is keeping the ink flying this summer. After a surprise content update for Splatoon 3, a performance boost patch for Switch 2, and the reveal of Splatoon Raiders, the company has now announced the Splatoon 3 North American League, adding a competitive twist to the current wave of Splatfest momentum.
Splatoon 3: Summer Gets Competitive
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Announced via a short teaser on Nintendo’s official social media, the Splatoon 3 North American League appears to be a new organized tournament initiative centered on multiplayer battles. While full details haven’t been released, the video strongly encourages players to start sharpening their skills now. The teaser confirms that matches will begin sometime this summer, positioning the league as a seasonal showdown for North American inkers.
No specific tournament brackets, sign-up instructions, or prize details have been announced yet. Nintendo is clearly setting the stage for something major, likely connecting this league to the broader momentum surrounding Splatoon Raiders and the upgraded experience on Nintendo Switch 2.
With competitive Splatoon back in the spotlight, and the Switch 2 update ensuring smoother framerates and sharper visuals, this summer might be the strongest competitive season the series has seen in years.
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We’ll be following the Splatoon 3 North American League closely. As soon as Nintendo releases match schedules, signup portals, or league formats, you’ll find the breakdown right here on SwitchTwoNews.