Nintendo's summer 2024 magazine features a heartwarming interview with Callie and Marie of the Squid Sisters, revealing an adorable behind-the-scenes moment with other Splatoon musical artists. Discover more about this interview and the latest Splatoon updates below.

Splatoon's Three-Group Summit: A Meeting of Musical Minds

Nintendo's Summer 2024 Magazine (primarily distributed in Japan) dedicated six pages to a fascinating interview with Splatoon's iconic musical groups: Deep Cut (Shiver, Big Man, and Frye), Off The Hook (Pearl and Marina), and the Squid Sisters (Callie and Marie).

The "Great Big Three-Group Summit" covered collaborations, festival performances, and candid reflections on their Splatoon journeys. Callie shared a delightful anecdote about Deep Cut's tour of Splatlands: "The natural beauty of Scorch Gorge was breathtaking! And the Hagglefish Market was a riot!" she exclaimed. Shiver responded, "We know Splatlands best!"

Marie playfully teased Callie, suggesting a reunion with Off The Hook. "Callie might cry remembering it," she joked, reminding everyone of their overdue teatime. Marina agreed, suggesting a trip to a new sweets shop in Inkpolis Square, extending the invitation to Frye and playfully referencing a past karaoke battle.

Splatoon 3 Update: Multiplayer Enhancements and Weapon Adjustments

Splatoon 3's Patch Ver. 8.1.0 (released July 17th) focuses on improving multiplayer gameplay. The update includes adjustments to weapon specifications, aiming to enhance the overall player experience.

Specific changes address unintended signals, visual obstructions caused by scattered weapons and gear, and more. Nintendo plans a further balance update at the end of the current season, targeting specific weapon adjustments.