Splatoon 3 amiibo is releasing next month - Special gear and more revealed

With Splatoon 3 off to a good start, it's time for Nintendo to finally bring out the big guns. The three amiibos, Octoling (Blue), The Inkling (Yellow), and Smallfry, which were announced before the game went live, finally have a release date.

According to the official tweet, they are set to arrive on November 11, 2022. Although it's been a long time coming, fans can't wait to get hold of the amiibos. Here's what the developers had to say:

"SRL here with a scoop from our Materials division. They're the biggest collectors at SRL (you should see their "science closet") and they've informed us that Splatoon 3 amiibo will be launching on Friday, 11/11!"

What makes these figurines unique is the fact that they provide extra goodies to players in-game. Unlike other titles that offer redeem codes alongside a purchase, Nintendo does things a bit differently.

Based on the official information, players will be able to use their amiibo to obtain some bonus items. To do so, they'll have to 'tap' the amiibo(s) on a compatible controller to unlock special in-game gear.

Additionally, scanning the amiibo will bring the character to life in Splatoon 3. Players will be able to save their sets to a specific amiibo, so when they tap 'it' on the gamepad, it immediately equips the gear that was saved.

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What can players expect to see when they 'tap' their Splatoon 3 amiibo?

As seen in the official tweet, players will be able to unlock/obtain three pieces of unique gear per amiibo: one headgear, one shirt/clothes, and one pair of shoes. By the looks of it, fans who've been waiting for the new gear will finally get what they've been hoping for.

On that note, the gear showcased in the video looks amazing. Not taking into account the fish bone that's sticking out of the player's mouth, the Mad Max inspired outfit is going to steal the show for the most part. That said, personal choice will play a major role here.

Those who manage to get hold of all three Splatoon 3 amiibos will be spoilt for choice. On that note, it's hard to believe that these three amiibos bring the grand total up to 20 in-game. Given how good the reception has been, more are likely to come in the months ahead.

For those new to the series or confused as to what amiibos are, in simple terms, these are figurines that represent characters in the game. They add a lot of color and keep things fresh in terms of content.

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Where can players buy amiibos?

Given how popular they are, the Splatoon 3 amiibos are going to be obtainable on a first-come, first-serve basis. Players should keep an eye on their local store or visit the website to pre-order. Nevertheless, due to high demand, they will likely be sold out the moment they go live.

Those who miss out on the initial sale can always purchase the amiibo later. Given that they are more than just collectibles and add value to the gameplay in Splatoon, a lot of them will be in circulation for some time.