Switch exclusive Splatoon 3 will no longer receive regular updates, Nintendo has announced. Nintendo signaled the end of these updates for the Switch exclusive in a tweet that reassured players that the game will remain online,

It seems like the Grand Festival was the final celebration for Splatoon 3 as Nintendo presumably shifts focus to what's next.

Over the weekend, Splatoon 3's Grand Festival took place - its most important Splatfest, which is essentially a popularity contest in which players fight for their chosen teams by winning points in Turf War battles. While the third game is by no means shutting down for good, this event still marks the end of an era for the game.

"After 2 INK-credible years of Splatoon 3, regular updates will come to a close. Don't worry! Splatoween, Frosty Fest, Spring Fest, and Summer Nights will continue with some returning themes," the post from Nintendo reads.