Inkoming News Update: North America Splatfest Delayed

It is with great sadness we come to all of the Squidboards Inklings with this news. It has been announced that the first Splatfest in North America has been delayed. Confirmed by both the Splatoon Tumblr and Nintendo Of America's Twitter, it seems this is due to an issue that took place during the first Splatfest in Japan (Rice vs Bread). Here is the official statement:

"Unfortunately, a matchmaking issue was discovered in the first Japanese Splatfest that resulted in long wait times and players unable to join matches. We have been working on a solution but will need a little more time to resolve the issue. In order to ensure that fans have the best possible experience and can enjoy the fun they’ve come to expect from Splatoon, we have decided to postpone the first North American Splatfest. We’ll have details on a new date soon!"

It seems that Splatfests are just too fresh for the game to currently handle. Be sure to stay tuned to Squidboards for news and updates on the situation.

 

I wonder if it will effect the EU Splatfest next week. I want to see the HUB during the lead up to Splatfest - I assume it looks like they are getting ready for it?
I don't see a way they can fix a user based decision. If lots of people choose one thing over the over - of course there will be issues.

Unless...
They break out the ... *gasp* AI Bots.
Just to fill in the spaces. It's unlikely though.

 

I feel the same way about this as I do about Zelda Wii U being delayed. I hate the delay, but I know there will be a better experience because of it.

 

Splat fest should be next weekend. It's ok because now Americans won't have to deal with the same problems. I wish the squid sisters made a news report though.

 

As I am currently at a Wii U-less friends' house, this announcement is a miracle to behold.

 

Well... I'd rather have a delayed Splatfest than a broken one.

 

Does anyone know how long the delay will be?

 

Aww how sad.

 

......More time to learn the new stage I guess!

 

Splat fest should be next weekend. It's ok because now Americans won't have to deal with the same problems. I wish the squid sisters made a news report though.

They probably never intended for a cancellation for their Splat Fest events, so they never wrote/translated scenario about cancellations

 

I feel the same way about this as I do about Zelda Wii U being delayed. I hate the delay, but I know there will be a better experience because of it.

In the words of the wise Miyamoto-san:

A delayed game is eventually good, but a rushed game is forever bad.

 

Im ok with this, even if miiverse is on flame war now.

 

What I'm upset about is that they removed the shirts from our inventory :( I liked my kitty cat t-shirt! It had FOUR extra power up slots. :(

 

What I'm upset about is that they removed the shirts from our inventory :( I liked my kitty cat t-shirt! It had FOUR extra power up slots. :(

*is okay about the delay, then reads this comment*, *opens up Splatoon*.....NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!

 

As Nintendo quoted; a delayed game is eventually good; a rushed game is forever bad.

 

are they pushing it all back now? like next weekend delayed NA splatfest instead of EU splatfest..i need my rock shirt!

 

are they pushing it all back now?

NoE has said nothing about the EU Splatfest being pushed back, so it's still scheduled for this weekend. Will that change between now and Saturday? We don't know.

 

*is okay about the delay, then reads this comment*, *opens up Splatoon*.....NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!

I know! I was so upset :(

 

Better a late splatfest than a glitchy and broken one that no one enjoys

 

so no eta on the splatfest eh?

 

It is with great sadness we come to all of the Squidboards Inklings with this news. It has been announced that the first Splatfest in North America has been delayed. Confirmed by both the Splatoon Tumblr and Nintendo Of America's Twitter, it seems this is due to an issue that took place during the first Splatfest in Japan (Rice vs Bread). Here is the official statement:

"Unfortunately, a matchmaking issue was discovered in the first Japanese Splatfest that resulted in long wait times and players unable to join matches. We have been working on a solution but will need a little more time to resolve the issue. In order to ensure that fans have the best possible experience and can enjoy the fun they’ve come to expect from Splatoon, we have decided to postpone the first North American Splatfest. We’ll have details on a new date soon!"

It seems that Splatfests are just too fresh for the game to currently handle. Be sure to stay tuned to Squidboards for news and updates on the situation.

I smell a regional matchmaking mode. I really believe that Nintendo is doing the splat fest to test their regional servers, North America, Europe and Japan. They want to iron out the bugs before rolling out region play as part of DLC.