The Side Order DLC is an upcoming add-on for Splatoon 3, a popular Nintendo game set in a post-apocalyptic world of ink. The DLC will feature an alternate reality where Team Order won the final Splatfest of Splatoon 2, and it can add depth to the game’s lore. While the details of the DLC’s storyline have not been revealed, it is expected to include a standalone campaign similar to the Octo Expansion, which was well-received by players.
The Side Order DLC is also anticipated to feature a dark twist on the famous in-game musical duo, Off the Hook. Fans are excited about this DLC because it will likely enhance the immersive gameplay experience of Splatoon 3.
Throughout the Splatoon game series, there has been a recurring theme of featuring idol groups in single-player campaigns. In the first game, the Squid Sisters, Callie and Marie played a supportive role as allies, while in Splatoon 2, Callie became an adversary in the campaign. In Splatoon 3, a new idol group called Deep Cut has been introduced, and they play the role of the antagonists in the “Return of the Mammalians” story campaign.
Notably, Off the Hook’s Pearl and Marina have never played the part of the villains in the franchise, but the upcoming DLC could change that. This development is intriguing since the franchise tends to flip the roles of its idol groups between protagonists and antagonists. Therefore, the series fans eagerly anticipate the DLC to see Off the Hook’s position in the game.
The conclusion of the last Splatfest in the original Splatoon game resulted in Team Marie triumphing over Team Callie. This outcome was incorporated into Splatoon 2, where Callie was absent and later exposed as being manipulated by the villainous DJ Octavio. As a result, Callie was coerced into carrying out his wicked plans. Marina’s Team Order faced defeat in the final Splatfest of Splatoon 2.
Despite Marina’s absence from the antagonist role in story campaign, she might play a similar role in the upcoming Side Order DLC. This plot development would follow the same pattern as the transformation of Callie’s character into an antagonist in Splatoon 2 and the disappearance of the Great Zapfish. Fans of the franchise eagerly anticipate whether Marina will experience a similar narrative twist in the upcoming DLC.
The Side Order DLC is set to offer an alternate reality where Team Order wins the final Splatfest. The game’s storyline is set to shift from the post-apocalyptic world of Splatsville to the urban environment of Inkopolis. This new setting provides a suitable backdrop for Marina to take on a more villainous role and gain control. Players will join forces with Pearl and the New Squidbeak Splatoon to rescue Marina from her brainwashed state. This change in the narrative is expected to bring more depth to the game’s mythology and offer fans an engaging storyline that delves further into the game’s lore.
There is speculation that the Side Order DLC for Splatoon 3 will occur in an alternate universe, possibly incorporating elements of a multiverse. This hypothetical scenario suggests that Marina, envious of the victorious Team Order in her own world, could enter this alternate reality. Alternatively, Pearl might become the antagonist, driven by her jealousy towards Team Order’s success and her goal to create disorder in a world of order. At least one member of Off the Hook will likely be portrayed as the antagonist in the Side Order DLC, bringing closure to the story arcs established in Splatoon 2.
Alternatively, the multiverse concept could introduce brand-new characters to the Splatoon franchise. There could be an alternate version of Pearl and Marina, who are evil and work together to rule over Inkopolis. It would create an exciting dynamic as players would face off against two beloved characters they are used to working with.
The Side Order DLC can be a pivotal moment for the Splatoon franchise, potentially changing the gameplay and story aspects. With its predecessor, Splatoon 2’s Octo Expansion is widely regarded as one of the best single-player DLC campaigns; fans have high expectations for the upcoming content. Only time will tell what kind of villainous role Off the Hook will play, but one thing is sure: the world of Splatoon is about to get much more enjoyable.