Update: Winner of Splatoon x The Legend of Zelda Splatfest Event Has Been Decided!
Posted on May 08 2023 by Rod Lloyd
Update: The Splatoon x The Legend of Zelda Splatfest event came to a conclusion last night, and the epic struggle of the Triforce has been decided. Team Power, representing the Great King of Evil Ganondorf, took the top spot in the Splatfest, beating out both Team Courage and Team Wisdom.
The Splatoon x The Legend of #Zelda Splatfest results are in! And the winner is… *chest opening music* #TeamPower with a 57p Win!
Thanks to all the heroes who lended their power, and don’t forget to claim your Super Sea Snails in-game! pic.twitter.com/LXPHZlC61v
— Splatoon North America (@SplatoonNA) May 8, 2023
As is customary with Splatfest events in Splatoon 3, all participants can expect a payout of Super Sea Snails in-game, with more going to the winning team. So, be sure to claim your Super Sea Snails if you haven’t already!
Original: The last pre-launch trailer for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom dropped yesterday, and the steady stream of Zelda news has not let up since!
Just in time for the release of the upcoming Zelda title, a special crossover event between The Legend of Zelda and Splatoon will be taking place in Splatoon 3 in early May. The Splatoon x The Legend of Zelda Splatfest event will feature three teams, each one based on a piece of the Triforce. Much like the endless struggle between Link, Zelda, and Ganondorf, the Splatfest’s Team Power, Team Wisdom, and Team Courage will duke it out for absolute supremacy!
The Splatoon x The Legend of Zelda Splatfest event will take place from 5 PM PT / 8 PM ET on May 5th to 5 PM PT / 8 PM ET May 7th in Splatoon 3. You can find more information right here.
Tricolor Turf War matches during The Splatoon x The Legend of #Zelda Splatfest will take place on a unique version of Scorch Gorge. Don’t miss your chance to try this triangular tribute! pic.twitter.com/7DrLzuvMpn
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) April 14, 2023
Excitingly, the Tricolor Turf matches of this Splatfest event will take place on a special version of Splatoon 3‘s Scorch Gorge stage. That triangular structure sure looks familiar!
And that’s not all! This Splatoon – The Legend of Zelda crossover extends to Nintendo’s storefronts as well. Nintendo of America has announced a set of new shirts based on the Splatfest coming soon to the My Nintendo Store. Three shirts, based on the Triforce pieces and their respective bearers, are currently available for pre-order right here (Power, Wisdom, & Courage). Nintendo of America also announced a set of key chains with the same design as My Nintendo physical rewards.
The shirts are also available from the UK My Nintendo Store. You can find them all right here (Power, Wisdom, & Courage)
Another merch collection based on the Splatfest, including both the T-shirts and key chains mentioned above, is coming to the Nintendo Tokyo & Osaka stores, as well as the Japanese My Nintendo Store. You can find more information right here.
If you have not yet picked up Splatoon 3, Nintendo of America will be offering a discounted bundle of the game and a three-month membership to Nintendo Switch Online starting April 17th. The game is also currently on sale in the UK and Europe; find more information on that sale can be found here.
That’s a lot to take in! Are you excited for the Splatoon x The Legend of Zelda Splatfest? What about that new merch? Sound off in the comments below!
Source: Nintendo of America, Nintendo of Japan, Nintendo UK
Rod Lloyd is the Editor-In-Chief at Zelda Dungeon, overseeing the news and feature content for the site. Rod is considered the veteran of the writing team, having started writing for Zelda Informer in 2014 as a Junior Editor. After ZD and ZI officially merged in 2017, he stepped into the Managing Editor role and has helped steer the ship ever since. He stepped up to lead the writing team as Editor-In-Chief in 2023.
You can reach Rod at: rod.lloyd@zeldadungeon.net
