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Random: Popular Returning Character Murch Looks A Lot Different In Splatoon 3

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If you’re into your Splatoon lore, perhaps one of the highlights of the recent Splatoon 3 Direct presentation was the confirmation that Murch the sea urchin would be returning. He also appears to be a bit older, and well… it’s technically been five years since he first made his appearance in Splatoon 2.

Anyway, Murch’s growth spurt has not been overlooked on social media – with many Inklings and Octolings noting this as one of the highlights of the latest Direct. One tweet making this observation has already generated more than 26K likes on Twitter:

While it’s unclear how old Murch actually is, this has raised questions among the Splatoon fandom as to why Nintendo has aged Murch so much compared to certain other returning cast members:

In Splatoon 3, Murch will allow you to add and swap abilities on your favorite gear. Did Murch’s new look get your attention when you first saw it during the presentation? What do you make of Splatoon 3’s lore overall? Leave a comment down below.

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