Team Zombie, Skeleton, or Ghost? Make your choice as the Splatoween Splatfest spooks its way into Splatoon 3.

Don’t forget, the hair-raising fun of Splatoon 3’s Splatoween Splatfest is just around the corner! As we dive headfirst into the spooky season, Nintendo has prepared a ghoulishly good time for all you Inklings and Octolings.
This year’s Splatoween event, taking place from October 27th to October 29th, revolves around the haunting question, “Which would be the best friend?” Teams Zombie, Skeleton, and Ghost are rising to the occasion, and it’s your time to cast your vote. Voting opens on October 20th, so get ready to pick your eerie allegiance.
But it’s not just any Splatfest; it’s Splatoween! Alongside the classic team-themed t-shirts, this special event introduces spooky headgear, perfect for those who want to embrace the Halloween spirit. You can snag these chilling accessories by visiting the Splatoon 3 channel in the News on your Nintendo Switch system.
Here’s the schedule for the Splatoween Splatfest launch in different regions:
- North America: October 27, 2023, 5pm PDT – October 29, 2023, 5pm PDT
- Australia: October 28, 2023, 10am AEST – October 30, 2023, 11am AEST
- New Zealand: October 28, 2023, 12pm NZST – October 30, 2023, 12pm NZST
- UK: October 28, 2023, 1am BST – October 30, 2023, 1am BST
- Europe: October 28, 2023, 2am CEST – October 30, 2023, 2am CEST
- Japan: October 28, 2023, 9am JST – October 30, 2023, 9am JST
Get ready to ink up and show your spooky spirit!




