Splatoon 3 brings two flashy weapons to the fold

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At least two new weapon types are joining the armory of Splatoon 3 weapons, and Nintendo has pulled back the curtain on both of them.

When Splatoon 3's new release date of September 9 was announced last week, we were treated to a gameplay trailer showing off the game's chaotic Turf War mode in action. Within said footage was hiding two brand new weapon types for the Inkling's arsenal, the first of which you can check out just below.

The Stringer, as you might expect from its appearance, sort of works like an advanced bow and arrow. This variation of the weapon, called the Tri-Stringer, can fire in three directions simultaneously, a boost to the standard version of the weapon, which can be fired either horizontally or vertically depending on whether the player is standing or in mid-air at the time.

Next, there's the Ink Vac, seen just below. This brilliant weapon actually hoovers up enemy attacker's ink, and then sends it right back at them in a cannonball-like strike, and the more ink the weapon inhalers before firing, the more powerful the subsequent attack will be. Unlike the Stringer, it doesn't look like there'll be multiple versions of the Ink Vac weapon.

That's it for the new weapons headlining Splatoon 3, but it's highly likely there'll be more ink guns found in the depths of Nintendo's new game. With a release date pencilled in for September 9, there's just a few more months to wait until we can finally get our hands on the splattering sequel, and find out what the deal is with the ruined world we're sloshing around in.

Head over to our upcoming Switch games guide for a complete look at everything else Nintendo has in store for the rest of the year.

Hirun Cryer
Hirun Cryer
Freelance Writer

Hirun Cryer is a freelance reporter and writer with Gamesradar+ based out of U.K. After earning a degree in American History specializing in journalism, cinema, literature, and history, he stepped into the games writing world, with a focus on shooters, indie games, and RPGs, and has since been the recipient of the MCV 30 Under 30 award for 2021. In his spare time he freelances with other outlets around the industry, practices Japanese, and enjoys contemporary manga and anime.