Splatfest Float
Splatfest Floats are the stages upon which Deep Cut performs during Splatfests in Splatoon 3. They are exclusively encountered in Splatsville.
During the first half of each Splatfest event each member of Deep Cut performs individually on one Splatfest Float each, which floats throughout the hub in a circular track; during the second half of the event, their floats combine into a single, stationary stage beside the Pledge Box. Players are able to unlock the option to board the Floats and use Photo Mode to get photos alongside the idols.
Description
Splatfest Floats are mikoshi-like parade floats capable of floating in the air, leaving trails of confetti behind them. Each member of Deep Cut has their own Splatfest Float. Each of these floats can operate individually, but can also be connected together to form a large float. When combined, the floats resemble a fish-like creature. Shiver's section contains the head, Big Man's section contains the body, and Frye's section contains the tail.
During each Splatfest Sneak Peek, the floats appear around Splatsville in a half-assembled state. The head section is located next to the Splatfest Pledge Box, the body section is at the end of the street, and the tail section is placed next to the Tableturf Battle Dojo.
During the first half of a Splatfest, the members of Deep Cut perform their part of Anarchy Poisons upon their individual floats while they drift around Splatsville in a circular loop. For the second half of a Splatfest, the three floats combine together to form a large stage, on which all members of Deep Cut perform Anarchy Rainbow together.
Boarding a Float
Starting from version 2.0.0, winners of 100× and 333× Battles can board a Splatfest Float to take commemorative photos. Upon boarding a Float, players begin posing alongside the team with which they won the related 100× or 333× Battles and Photo Mode is automatically initiated.
Two large, white celebratory nobori flags bearing Deep Cut's logo and individual family crests hang from the left and right sides of the Float. The text present on these flags changes depending on if the player has boarded a Float after achieving the Splatfest Rank of Ruler, won a 100× Battle or won a 333× Battle.
From version 2.0.0 until version 9.0.0, the option to board a Splatfest Float could only be unlocked by winning a 100× or 333× Battle. After the 9.0.0 update, the option to board a float is unlocked as soon as the player reaches the Splatfest Rank of Ruler.
During the first half of a Splatfest event, players are only able to board the float belonging to the idol representing their Splatfest team. Players are placed on the float's ledge while their corresponding idol performs behind them. There are three location options players can choose from when boarding a float:
- In Front of the Pledge Box: places the float in front of the Pledge Box, in the center of Splatsville.
- Down the Back Alley: places the float in the alleyway behind the pig statue.
- In Front of All the Shops: places the float at the end of the road in front of Crush Station.
During the second half of a Splatfest players are only able to board the combined float where Deep Cut is performing together. Players are placed on a small float platform just below where Deep Cut performs.
During the Grand Festival, players instead boarded the Giam Clam Stage, upon which either Deep Cut, the Squid Sisters or Off the Hook would perform, following a cycled setlist during the first half of the event.
Poses
| Video | Pose name | Availability | Unlock conditions | Description |
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| Pose 1 | From version 2.0.0 onwards | Reaching Splatfest Rank Ruler [a] | The players are seated in different poses, from which they excitedly wave around focusing on the crowd below. Occasionally, the third and fourth players starting from the right-hand side smile at one another. | |
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Pose 2 | After winning a 100× or 333× Battle | All four players perform the short standing-in-place dance as seen in the unique emote performed upon winning a 100× or 333× Battle. The players' dance loops endlessly and does not follow the standard emote choreography. | |
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Pose 3 | Players perform the dramatic poses seen at the end of the unique emote performed upon winning a 100× or 333× Battle. Players on the far left and right-hand sides stand, while players in the middle sit down. | ||
| Elation | From version 9.0.0 onwards | Reaching Splatfest Rank Ruler +1 | The first player from the left-hand side lies down, while the remaining three pose standing up. | |
| Deep Cut | Reaching Splatfest Rank Ruler | All four players perform Deep Cut's signature pose. The first two players from the left-hand side perform Shiver's pose while the remaining two perform Frye's pose. | ||
| Squid Sisters | From version 9.0.0 onwards if the player has the Splatoon 3: Expansion Pass | All four players perform the Squid Sister's signature pose. The first two players from the left-hand side perform Callie's pose while the remaining two perform Marie's pose. | ||
| Off the Hook | All four players perform the Squid Sister's signature pose. The first two players from the left-hand side perform Pearl's pose while the remaining two perform Marina's pose. |
Glitches
- Main article: Glitch#Splatoon 3
Two visual bugs previously could occur when boarding a Splatfest Float:
| Image | Version availability | Description |
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From version 1.1.0 to version 3.0.0 | Octoling members of a team that won a 100× or 333× battle would appear as Inklings with Octoling hairstyles. |
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From version 1.1.0 to version 6.0.0 | The name tags above players' heads would occasionally render in the wrong Splatfest team's ink color. |
Gallery
Promotional images
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Promotional screenshot showcasing players atop Shiver's float
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Promotional screenshot showcasing players atop Frye's float
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Promotional screenshot showcasing players atop Big Man's float
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Wandercrust Journey 3 image featuring a disassembled Splatfest Float as seen during a Splatfest Sneak Peek
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Wandercrust Journey 3 image featuring Deep Cut performing atop their combined Splatfest Float
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Concept art for the Splatfest Floats.
In-game screenshots
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The head section seen on the ground in Splatsville during the first half of the Splatfest Sneak Peek, visible from the title screen.
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The head section seen on the ground in Splatsville during the second half of the Splatfest Sneak Peek, visible from the title screen.
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Members of Deep Cut on the combined stage formed by the Splatfest Floats.
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Example of a 100× winners' commemorative photo before the Halftime Report in Splatoon 3.
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Players performing the Elation pose after reaching Ruler +1.
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Players aboard the Giam Clam Stage during the first half of Past vs. Present vs. Future, as Off the Hook performs
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Players aboard the Giant Clam Stage after winning a 100× Battle during the second half of Past vs. Present vs. Future, as the Now or Never Seven perform
Locker decorations
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The "Splatfest Float head" locker decoration
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The "Splatfest Float torso" locker decoration
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The "Splatfest Float tail" locker decoration
Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
 Japanese |
オミコシ Omikoshi |
Portable Shinto Shrine (mikoshi) |
 Dutch |
Splatfest-paradebeeld | Splatfest parade statue |
 French |
Char de festival | Festival float |
 German |
Splatfest-Schrein | Splatfest Shrine |
 Italian |
Palanchino festivo | Festive palanquin |
 Russian |
Cплатфест-сцена Splatfest-stsena |
Splatfest scene |
 Spanish (NOA) |
Plataforma festiva | Festive Platform |
 Spanish (NOE) |
Carroza festiva | Festive Float |
 Chinese (Simplified) |
神轿 shénjiào |
Portable Shinto Shrine / Mikoshi |
 Chinese (Traditional) |
神轎 shénjiào (Mandarin) san4 giu2 (Cantonese) |
Portable Shinto Shrine / Mikoshi |
 Korean |
가마 |
Internal names
| Internal name | Meaning |
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 FesFloat [1]FestMikoshi [note 1] |
Notes
- ↑ Used for the messages informing the player can board a float.
- ↑ Winning a 100x or 333x Battle will also unlock this pose if Ruler has not yet been reached.
