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FrostyFest (Chill Season 2023) is an upcoming Splatfest that will take place during Chill Season 2023 in. It was announced on social networks on 2023-11-29.

The Splatfest's theme and event period have yet to be announced.

Details


As a special Splatfest, FrostyFest will be accompanied by several cosmetic changes to the game, as well as new gear:


 * The logo on the title screen will change to the FrostyFest logo, similar to 's FrostyFest.
 * Splatsville and Inkopolis Plaza will be decorated with a Christmas theme. Such decorations included a snow effect, snowmen sculptures, snowflake decals and winter clothing on the animal statues.
 * Deep Cut and the Squid Sisters will wear special outfits.
 * Shiver's signature color turns to light ice blue, with her tentacles, eyebrows and shawl changing to it. She wears matching eyeshadow in place of her usual red, an ornate black face mask featuring an octopus design, a black octopus tentacle ornament in place of her standard hachimaki, and no earrings. Her outfit consists in a black strapless dress with lace trim, leggings with a light to deep blue gradient pattern, black high heels with silver platform soles, a slim silver necklace and black opera gloves. Her shawl features a swirl pattern and appears significantly more translucent than usual.
 * Frye's signature color turns to pale yellow, with her tentacles and eyebrows changing to it; additionally, the tips of her fingers and toes turn light pink and the inside of her mouth turns yellow. She wears an ornate, pointy black masquerade mask, a small white top hat with a golden ribbon, a sleeveless yellow button-up crop top with black buttons, cravat and collar, and yellow flared sleeve cuffs with a black button; in place of her usual pants are glittery pants colored yellow on the left and black on the right, featuring a diamond hole pattern which reveals white leggings in place of the standard round holes, and flared white openings. She wears socks similar to her standard ones, but with yellow soles. Her shawl is translucent black and glittery. Similar to Shiver, Frye does not wear her usual earrings.
 * Big Man wears a large black cloth floppy hat with a white coral ornament resembling a flower, and a black bow tie with white polka dots. He also wears a golden Venetian carnival mask which covers his eyes and has a prominent nose. His body turns darker, albeit still featuring the usual white stripe in the middle and wave pattern on his back, while his fins and feet have a gold, black and white glittery marbled pattern, and his tail features white stripes.
 * Callie and Marie wear matching white versions of their standard jumpsuit and dress, which now feature a swirl pattern. They additionally wear white knit scarves and gloves, as well as light grey sleeves and leggings. Their standard black shoes are brown with golden light effects; all parts of their outfits typically affected by their variable ink colors are now white.
 * An upcoming special news article in the Nintendo Switch news will reward players with four unique pieces of headgear:
 * Golden Gala Masque
 * Octopearl Crown
 * Coral Wreath
 * Dapperdasher Hat

Quotes
"Splatsville and Inkopolis will be cooler than cool when FrostyFest sets in during #Splatoon3's Chill Season 2023. Stay tuned for deets on this special Splatfest!"

- Nintendo of Europe on Twitter

Trivia

 * This Splatfest will be the third special Splatfest in Splatoon 3
 * It will be the second special Splatfest event to cosmetically alter Splatsville and Inkopolis Plaza, after Zombie vs. Skeleton vs. Ghost.