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<p>Nintendo is holding a new Splatfest event in <a href="https://www.gamespot.com/splatoon-2/">Splatoon 2</a> this weekend. The 24-hour competition kicks off on Friday, March 15 at 9 PM PT (12 AM ET on March 16), and as usual, it asks players to represent one of two opposing teams in Turf War. This time, however, you&#8217;ll be able to face off in special outfits.</p>
<p>The theme for this month&#8217;s Splatfest is knights vs. wizards. As always, players will choose one of the two sides from the Splatfest terminal in the game&#8217;s main plaza and try to rack up as many wins for their team as possible during the event. However, unlike previous events, you&#8217;ll be able to dress like your team of choice if you have the appropriate gear.</p>
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<p>During each Splatfest, once you&#8217;ve chosen a side you&#8217;ll receive a special in-game t-shirt representing your team. You&#8217;re able to equip any headgear or footwear you own during the event, but you typically cannot change your t-shirt until the Splatfest has concluded.</p>
<p>This time, however, if you wear headgear and boots from the Steel or Enchanted lines&#8211;which are unlocked via the Octoling Boy and Octoling Girl Amiibo figures, respectively&#8211;your Splatfest shirt will automatically change to match, letting you battle it out in full knight or wizard regalia.</p>
<p>Ahead of the Splatfest, Nintendo recently rolled out Splatoon 2&#8217;s 4.5.0 update. This patch primarily makes balance adjustments to a range of weapons, most notably nerfing several Sloshers and buffing a handful of Blasters. You can read the full patch notes for the 4.5.0 update on <a href="https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/27028">Nintendo&#8217;s support website</a>.</p>
<p><em>Source: <a style="text-decoration:none;" href="https://www.gamespot.com/articles/nintendo-switchs-next-splatoon-2-event-has-a-neat-/1100-6465497/">GameSpot</a></em></div>
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