Only for “players ranked S+0 or higher”
In the next seasonal updateslated for December 1 (titled “Chill”), we’re getting a number of content drops inSplatoon 3, includinga few new modes, weapons, and levels.
For a subset of people, the “X Battles” addition could be the most impactful, as it promises a higher stakes ranked mode beyond what Anarchy Battles provide.
Here’s Nintendo’s full breakdown:
In short, X Battles are an additional thing (and currently the highest tier possible) for competitive players to jump into. But it’s very important to note that even if you’ve raised your rank to the point where you’ve unlocked X Battles, Anarchy Battles will still be available on a separate tier. So even if you end up not liking it, you can just trade back down.
I also highly suspect that X Battles are going to be getting a number of tweaks going forward, just like nearly every other mode in the game so far.
