Get your spooky gear ready, Inklings and Octolings, because Nintendo just dropped the news we’ve all been waiting for: Splatoween is officially making its ghoulish return to Splatoon 3! That’s right, the most ink-redibly spooky event of the year is back to haunt our screens and settle another monstrously important debate.
Just when you thought it was safe to clean your ink tank, Nintendo decided to get the Halloween party started early. This year’s Splatfest is asking a question that has plagued philosophers and monster movie fanatics for ages: Which spooky creature would make the best friend?
So, Who’s Your New Bestie?
A creepy vibe is in the air, and we’re getting our costumes together, which means Splatoween is coming!
The question this year asks: Which would be the best friend? A Zombie, a Skeleton, or a Ghost?
This event kicks off Oct 24 at 6pm PT through Oct 26 at 6pm PT. pic.twitter.com/9zbAaHKzxu
— Splatoon North America (@SplatoonNA) September 26, 2025
Forget personality tests and friendship bracelets. The real measure of compatibility is whether you’d rather hang out with a zombie, a skeleton, or a ghost.
- Team Zombie: Are you looking for a friend who’s a great listener, albeit a bit single-minded about brains? Maybe you appreciate their slow, determined pace and undying loyalty (literally). Just… maybe don’t invite them to a potluck.
- Team Skeleton: A friend with no guts, but all bones? Skeletons are low-maintenance, have a killer sense of humor (all puns intended), and are always down for a rattling good time. They’re the life of the party, even if they’re, you know, not alive.
- Team Ghost: Want a buddy who can pass through walls and give you the best insider info? Ghosts are the ultimate companions for stealth missions, and they’ll never borrow your clothes. Sure, they might be a little transparent with their feelings, but who isn’t?
Personally, I’m leaning toward Team Ghost. They seem like they’d respect my personal space and wouldn’t eat all the snacks. A zombie would just moan and try to nibble on me, and a skeleton? I have enough skeletons in my own closet, thank you very much.
Mark Your Calendars for Splatoween
The ink-splattering festivities will kick off on Friday, October 24th, at 6 p.m. PT and will haunt us all weekend long until Sunday, October 26th, at 6 p.m. PT. As always, you’ll get a sweet in-game t-shirt repping your chosen team, and Splatsville will get a delightfully spooky makeover. Get ready to jam out to some hauntingly good tunes from Deep Cut while you battle for spectral supremacy!
So, which side are you splatting for? Are you assembling a zombie horde, rattling some bones, or floating with the ghostly elite? Let the great spooky debate begin!
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