Splatoon 3's Grand Festival Splatfest Unites the Idols in an Electrifying Collaboration

Splatoon 3 has just dropped a fresh new track in anticipation of the upcoming Grand Festival Splatfest. This song brings together all the iconic idols who have hosted the game’s news segments and story modes over the years. Fans will get to hear the combined talents of the Squid Sisters, Off the Hook, and Splatoon 3’s Deep Cut, performing under the collaborative name Now or Never Seven.

Excitement is building among Splatoon fans for the Grand Festival, which marks the first time all the beloved idols will host a Splatfest together. If this event follows the pattern set by the previous games' finales, its outcome could influence the direction of the series going forward.

Ahead of the Grand Festival, Splatoon 3 has introduced a new idol song titled "Three Wishes." Similar to other recent tracks from the game, this one includes lyrical translations. The song features the three idol groups singing about the themes their teams represent: Past, Present, and Future. The Squid Sisters kick off the track by reminiscing about their past and the path they’ve paved for the other idols. Off the Hook focuses on living in the moment and their close-knit relationship, while Deep Cut sings about their vision for the future and the unity among all three groups.

Nintendo has not explicitly revealed where this song will be featured in the game, but it’s likely to be played in the lobby on the event’s final day when all three idol groups will perform on stage together. A previous trailer gave fans a sneak peek, showing the idols in their new outfits performing both separately and together, surrounded by a huge, cheering crowd.

This collaboration was hinted at in a recent "interview" with the Splatoon idols, released by Nintendo. During the interview, the idols decided to form a group named Now or Never Seven. This name is a nod to the fact that each idol group has its own version of the "Now or Never" song, which is traditionally played in the final moments of turf war battles. Fans are thrilled about this collaboration, not only because it blends their musical styles but also because it brings the Squid Sisters and Off the Hook back into the spotlight.

With so much at stake in this Splatfest, fans are encouraged to dive in and participate. The results of the battle between Past, Present, and Future could significantly impact the Splatoon series' storyline. For instance, Marie's victory in the first game’s final Splatfest earned her a leading role in Splatoon 2's Story Mode, while Chaos's triumph in Splatoon 2 influenced the setting of Splatsville and the Side Order DLC. Only time will tell how this Splatfest might shape the future of the series, possibly paving the way for the rumored Splatoon 4.