The next Splatoon 3 Splatfest event is incoming!

According to our research, a higher percentage of “ghouls,” “pumpkin-spiced objects,” and “sugar-infused treats” are being spotted among our youth. Yes, this can only mean one thing: It’s almost time for Splatoween!

Both Inklings and Octolings are going batty for the special Splatfest* happening later this month (Friday, Oct. 27 at 5:00 p.m. PT to Sunday, Oct. 29 at 5:00 p.m. PT). The question of the event is one I often ask myself: Which would be the better friend? A zombie, a skeleton, or a ghost?

How do I choose a side?

You can choose a side right now since we’re in the Sneak Peek period. After you start the game, go to the little stall to choose your destiny. You’ll be on the side you select for the entire event, so make sure before you pick!

After choosing, you are then given an in-game t-shirt that’s worn during the event. This shirt come with a special ability: Ability Doubler (which, you guessed it, doubles the effect of other gear abilities attached to this gear).

Oh, one more thing for the Sneak Peek and Splatfest timeframes: Every time you gain a level in your Catalog, you are also given something called a Conch Shell. These guys can be redeemed at the machine in the Lobby for some fun little goodies. The number of conch shells collected by each team also impacts the final results, so redeem early and redeem often!

What else changes during a Splatfest?

A bunch of stuff does! In addition to how your surroundings look and sound, specific Splatfest Battle types will replace the normal ones: Open, Pro, and (halfway through the event) Tricolor. In “Open,” you can enter a match with a group of friends. Pick “Pro” if you’re more of a solo player—everyone on the teams will be randomized.

What do you get for winning a Splatfest?

Everyone who participates will get Super Sea Snails after the Splatfest, with the winning side getting more. Talk to Murch who hangs outside the Lobby if you’re not sure what to do with those (the short version is that Super Sea Snails can be used as a shortcut to upgrade your gear and get abilities that match your needs better).