Nintendo appears to have another hit on its hands as the recently releasedSplatoon 3has already hit some big numbers. Theinky shooter soared passed 3.45 million units sold in Japanalone through the first three days of its release. That that number just represents a small fraction, the popularity is evident which is a good sign for Nintendo as the company has big plans for the game moving forward in the form of Splatfest events.
While fans got a sneak peek prior toSplatoon 3’s launch, giving players an early chance totry out the Tri-Color Turf War, Nintendo announced the first official post-launch Splatfest. Taking place on September 23 through 25, players will be picking from Gear, Grub, or Fun. While the general idea of Splatfests remain the same as it was in the previous two games, Nintendo has added a few new things to them inSplatoon 3.
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One of the newest additions is a currency called Conch Shells. These items have a unique function withinSplatoon 3, so here is everything players need to know.
What Are Conch Shells?
New toSplatoon 3are Conch Shells, a type of currency that can only be earned during Splatfest Weekend events. Thankfully, these are relatively easy to come by, even though they can only be collected for a limited time. They serve a dual purpose as being a currency that can be spent at a unique merchant, but they’re also used to tallywhichSplatoonteam is the ultimate winner of Splatfestwith which team collected the most.
Before a player can start earning Conch Shells, they need to pledge to one of the three Splatfest teams which can be done as soon as the Sneak Peek update arrives. Players should look for a new booth as soon as arriving in Splatsville to pledge to a side. At this point, players should jump into a match of PvP battles like Turf War or the cooperative mode Salmon Run and asthey increase their Catalog Level, conch shells will be earned. First wins of the day also give bonus XP, which should help earn Conch Shells faster.
How to Use Conch Shells
With a pile of Conch Shells available, players can head back tothe Splatsville hubto find a new machine called Shell-Out. This is only available during the Splatfest Event, but in here, players can spend their Conch Shells on various rewards rather than spending the usual coins. There’s an option to spend 1 Conch Shell to get a random reward, though what players get could be anything.
One thing to keep in mind is that Conch Shells are not retained once the Splatfest event is over. So while they’re also used to determine which team is ultimately the winner, players should ensure to spend them all before Splatfest ends or completely lose them.
Splatoon 3is available for Nintendo Switch.
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