Nintendo has confirmed the end of regular content updates for , two years after the game launched. In , the company confirmed that while this will mean no “new” content for the game, it will remain live for the foreseeable future, with existing content rotating to keep gameplay fresh. Splatoween, Frosty Fest, Spring Fest, and Summer Nights will all continue to run each season, but themes will return from past editions.
Big, Run, Eggstra Work, and Monthly Challenges will also “continue for the time being.” The wording here does suggest these modes will eventually become unavailable, but Nintendo has not announced a formal cut-off date. The news appears surprising on the surface, given has only been in operation for two years, but many fans of the franchise expected this transition.
Earlier in September, a major Grand Festival event took place, similar to that of ‘s content-ending Final Fest. The assumption from many was this would be the final celebration of new content, with the game entering a period of lower-key maintenance following proceedings. It’s also worth noting shared a very similar pathway to , with rolled out seasonal content, post-launch updates and DLC, and now, a similar conclusion.
Nintendo has promised to deliver weapon updates and tweaks where needed, but as of now, players will need to be satisfied with everything already included in the game. What’s next for ? It’s unclear what’s next for the franchise, in the wake of these changes. Of co.