Industrial ruins make for some good Turf War fodder
Splatoon 3is steadily approaching, and the team has been teasing some more of what’s to come. Yesterday, theSplatoonNA Twitter accountposted a teaserof aSplatoon 3map in some decaying ruins.
Dubbed “Mincemeat Metalworks,” this facility was made from scrap metal, in order to make more metal. There’s also some notable commentary here, that there was once a sea here but it evaporated.
The map itself has a cool juxtaposition between the cold steel ruins, baking in the sun and heat, with the paint globs and inflatable coverSplatoonis known for.
Squid Research Lab here with a meaty discovery—this is rare imagery of a new multiplayer stage: Mincemeat Metalworks! The facility was made FROM scrap metal in order to make MORE scrap metal. Also, there was a sea here that evaporated. Surely unrelated to heavy industry!pic.twitter.com/Z5RTmLMml4
— Splatoon North America (@SplatoonNA)July 13, 2025
The whole vibe ofSplatoon 3seems to carry on this theme of aquatic life taking over a messed-up world. It’s worked well forSplatoonin the past, and the Splatlands seems like it could be a cool new area to explore.
Enter the Splatlands
It’s not just new maps, though.Splatoon 3also has some cosmetic changes that will help players have a much more visually distinct squid-kid avatar.
The team recently showed off thetricolor eyes and customizable eyebrowsthatSplatoon 3will have as well. Plus, new hairstyles and fresh fashion. I mean,Splatoonis an ink-based shooter, but it’s also about fashion.
Splatoon 3was recently locked in for a September 9 date on Nintendo Switch. The messy shooter will essentially close out Nintendo’s summer. Hopefully we get to see more of it soon; while we’ve had updates on the multiplayer and PvE Salmon Run mode, I’d still love to see a deeper dive into the single-player portion.
Whether we get a Direct with more info soon or not,Splatoon 3is set to launch on September 9.
