"Shine" and "Color" that Repaint the World: A Comprehensive Guide to the 15 New Weapons of the Unveiled in 'Splatoon 3' Ver.10.0.0

1. Introduction - The Aim of the Update

Nintendo positions Ver.10.0.0 as a "revitalization of competitive balance," and will simultaneously release 30 types of "color variations + configuration variations" of weapons to stimulate the existing environment. Particularly, the street-originated brand is conceptualized around "rebellion and creativity," targeting the global youth with its unconventional materials and coatings.famitsu.com

2. The Brand Shichirin

According to Famitsu, is characterized by its "unconventional blend of materials." In fact, its designs, such as the hologram coating on Kira and the rainbow plating on Aya, reminiscent of the latest processing technologies in real products, have started to be featured in international design magazines.famitsu.com

3. New Weapons: 15 Types and Kit List

4. Top Attention "Kira" and "Iro"

• Kirais a "versatile attacker" that maintains the ease of handling of traditional shooters while taking charge of breakthroughs with the Teio Squid.In the North American tournament scene, the synergy between quick bombs with proximity explosions and squid form is highly valued.

• Aya provides the lightweight, paint-focused Promodeller with a defensive Suminaga Sheet, enhancing the European strategy of wide-area painting and formation maintenance.game.watch.impress.co.jp
  
  
  
  

5. Impact on the Metagame

The existing environment was dominated by long-range shooters and wipers, but with the increase in options for short-range quick bombs, the role of "forward painter" is likely to make a comeback. Additionally, the adoption rate of defensive specials (Great Barrier, Suminaga Sheet) is expected to rise, making breakthrough timing more critical.game.watch.impress.co.jp

6. Outlook for the eSports Scene

The World Championship "Splatoon World Championship 2025" is scheduled to be held in August in Berlin. This update is noted as a "meta shuffle" that shakes up the pre-tournament environment, and teams will need to devise strategies within just 8 weeks. North America will focus on Kira, APAC on Aya + Hoof for painting distribution, and the EU on Claw + Pressure for defensive shifts, highlighting regional characteristics.

7. Global Community Reaction

• On X (formerly Twitter), within 3 hours of release, "#Splatoon3" and "#ShichirinSeries" became global trends, with about 28% of English posts praising the hologram design of "Kou."

• On Reddit /r/splatoon, there is active discussion comparing Aya to the "B Rush" of past series.
  
  
  
  

8. Future Roadmap

Nintendo has stated on its official site that "at least two more major updates are planned within 2025." While weapon additions will cease with this update, stage renovations and new specials are planned for the end of the year.game.watch.impress.co.jp

9. Summary

Ver.10.0.0 is a major patch that renews the global competitive environment with the keywords "color" and "individuality." The 15 Shichirin not only enhance appearance but also expand tactical diversity, challenging players' creativity. Quickly grasp the new meta and repaint the world with your unique playstyle.

Reference Article List

• GAME Watch "The 'Splattershot Kira' and 'Promodeller Aya' Appear!"Splatoon 3" Shichirin Series New Weapon Revealed (2025-06-11)game.watch.impress.co.jp

• Famitsu.com "Details of 30 New Weapons in 'Splatoon 3' Are Being Gradually Revealed" (2025-06-11)famitsu.com