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Learn the core gameplay loop of Splatoon 3, focusing on controlling space with ink and winning games through map control.

The central idea of Splatoon 3 is to control space using ink. In most modes, particularly Turf War, you spread ink to control territory, deny space to opponents, and eliminate enemies (known as “splats”) to maintain that control.

The core loop involves these steps:

1. Ink territory.
2. Contest the middle of the map.
3. Win fights or force enemies back.
4. Maintain map control.
5. Repeat until time expires.

The key insight is that while eliminations matter, map control ultimately wins games.