The highly anticipated trailer for Nintendo Switch exclusive title, Splatoon 3 has finally arrived and it’s leaving fans of the series more than just intrigued. With promises of an even grander open-world experience compared to its predecessor, many are wondering what exactly we can expect from this next installment in the popular action shooter franchise.

For those who may be new to the world of Splinkling (yes that is a real thing now), let's quickly refresh your memory on what makes up such an engaging multiplayer title. At its core, Splatoon 2 pits two teams of four against each other within large-scale arenas known as maps or stages depending upon which region you're playing in.

The objective? Simple yet oh so satisfying - cover more ground with your team while splattering ink everywhere else! That's right folks; instead of guns blaring away at one another like they do elsewhere, players here use giant paintball-esque weapons called Splattershells to coat everything within sight blue or red depending on whose side you're fighting for.

But wait there’s more - each character also has the ability transform into a cephalopod-like creature known as an Inkling after collecting enough points by splattering their opponents. This transformation allows them access new abilities such as swimming through ink clouds undetected and throwing massive globs of gooey substance straight at enemy players!

With all these exciting gameplay mechanics combined alongside beautifully designed maps inspired directly from real-life locations around Japan, it's no wonder why Splatoon 3 has quickly become one of the most anticipated releases coming soon to a Nintendo Switch near you this year.

Will we see any major changes compared to previous installments though? Well according to recent statements made by developer studio behind-the-scenes footage suggest yes indeed! We might even witness some radical new modes and game modes being introduced that will challenge even seasoned veterans of the series like never before!

So mark those calendars folks because when Splatoon 3 finally hits stores later this month get ready for an unforgettable gaming experience unlike anything else out there today - especially if you're a fanatical follower of first-person shooters who enjoys team-based action games with plenty of strategic depth thrown into mix too!

Splatoon 2 trailer