Splatoon 3 (Switch) News Articles
Wednesday20th Nov 2024
News Splatoon 3 Version 9.2.0 Arrives Today, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Changes, bug fixes and much more
Nintendo has announced a new update for its multiplayer squid-shooter Splatoon 3 and it's packed with all sorts of adjustments. This latest update most notably makes some changes to amiibo following the Grand Festival and also includes multiplayer changes (including weapon adjustments, Salmon Run and Splatfest...
Monday28th Oct 2024
News 'Team Ninja' Sneaks The Win In Splatoon 3's 'Splatoween' Splatfest
Go ninja, go ninja, go!
Update #2 [Mon 28th Oct, 2024 11:30 GMT]: After a tough weekend of splatting, the 2024 'Splatoween' event has found its Splatfest champion. It was Team Ninja that walked away with the win this time, racking up 500p compared to Team Wizard on 250p and Team Knight on 120p. Great work, everyone! Following last month's...
Wednesday9th Oct 2024
News Forget 'Switch 2', Nintendo Has Just Revealed An Official Alarm Clock
Serenity now!
Sigh... Okay, let's do this. While fans are absolutely desperate to hear from Nintendo regarding the upcoming Switch successor hardware, the firm has instead revealed an official alarm clock dubbed 'Nintendo Sound Clock: Alarmo'. Available now via Nintendo's official website for $99.99 with a retail release coming in early 2025,...
Monday16th Sep 2024
News 'Team Past' Takes The Gold In Splatoon 3's 'Grand Festival' Splatfest
So long, and thanks for all the squids
Update [Mon 16th Sep, 2024 10:45 BST]: After a whopping 72 hours of end-to-end splatting, Splatoon 3's Grand Festival Splatfest has found its champion. Team Past walked away with the win in this one, pulling in an impressive 500p which left it head and shoulders above the competition. Team Present landed in...
News It's Official, Splatoon 3's "Regular Updates" Are Coming To An End
But seasonal events are sticking around
Well, we thought this might be the case. After a weekend of splatting in the Grand Festival, Nintendo has announced that Splatoon 3's "regular updates" will come to an end. The announcement tweet was quick to clarify that just because this is the end, it doesn't mean it's the end. While we might not be seeing...
Friday13th Sep 2024
News Splatoon 3 Version 9.1.0 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
The Grand Festival has arrived
Update [Fri 13th Sep, 2024 01:30 BST]: Splatoon 3 Version 9.1.0 is now live. As mentioned there are changes related to the Grand Festival event which is taking place this weekend. You can learn more about this event in the following story: <related ids="171710"> Original [Thu 12th Sep, 2024 01:30 BST]:...
Friday6th Sep 2024
News Splatoon 3's New amiibo Are Now Available, Will You Be Getting Them?
The Grand Festival takes place next week
Alongside the Splatoon 3 Grand Festival announcement, Nintendo revealed two new amiibo sets would be launching in September. Here's your reminder that they're now available! The two sets up for grabs include the 'Side Order Set' (Pearl & Marina) and the Alterna Set (Callie & Marie). Each figure also...
Monday2nd Sep 2024
News Splatoon 3 News Channel Is Giving Away Free In-Game Grand Festival Gear
Squids in
The celebrations are starting early for Splatoon 3's upcoming 'Grand Festival' as Nintendo is giving away seven pieces of in-game headgear and three event-specific banners for free! The 'Now or Never' Spikes, Crown, Cap, Earrings, Barrette, Horns and Headdress and the three Splatfest banners can now be redeemed from the 'News' tab on the...
Friday30th Aug 2024
News Splatoon 3 Version 9.0.0 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
The Grand Festival takes place next month
Update [Fri 30th Aug, 2024 03:00 BST]: This major update is now officially live for Splatoon 3. Boot up your Switch to start downloading! It comes packed with changes to connectivity, multiplayer, other updates and bug fixes, as well as more amiibo compatibility. Original article [Thu 29th Aug, 2024 03:15...
Thursday29th Aug 2024
News Brace Yourselves, Splatoon 3's Next Big Run Has The Highest Golden Egg Quota Yet
Tallying up the numbers from across the world
Last week, Nintendo revealed (via the @SplatoonNA Twitter account) that Splatoon 3's upcoming Big Run event was going to be one for the books. Not only is the event set to take over the Grand Festival's new 'Grand Splatlands Bowl' stage, but the Golden Egg quota will be one, huge target for all employees...
Thursday22nd Aug 2024
News My Nintendo Store Adds Exclusive Splatoon 3 'Grand Festival Wristband' (US)
Get the "authentic festival vibe" for this big occasion
Splatoon 3's Grand Festival is on the horizon, and ahead of the big event, Nintendo is promoting it with all sorts of things. The latest is a new exclusive on the My Nintendo Store in the form of a Grand Festival Wristband. It'll set you back 300 Platinum Points, and is described as a lovely...
Wednesday21st Aug 2024
News Surprise! New Splatoon 3 amiibo Are On The Way
Update: Nintendo has released two new amiibo trailers
Update #2 [Wed 21st Aug, 2024 01:35 BST]: Following last month's reveal of new Splatoon 3 amiibo, Nintendo has now released two new trailers in Japan, giving fans a sneak peek of these figures in-game. You can take a look in the trailers below. Once again, they'll be launching locally next month...
Wednesday14th Aug 2024
News Tetris 99 'Splatoon 3 Edition' Maximus Cup Event Announced
Unlock a special theme later this month
Update [Wed 14th Aug, 2024 02:30 BST]: Nintendo has now officially announced this new crossover event for Tetris 99. Once again, it will run from 16th August until 19th August. We've also got a trailer showing off the new theme you can unlock. As usual, this theme comes with special background art, music and...
Monday12th Aug 2024
News 'Team Rice' Wins The Latest Splatoon 3 Splatfest
Update: The results are in
Update [Mon 12th Aug, 2024 11:45 BST]: The results are in for the "Which could you eat every day?" Splatfest, and it's 'Team Rice' that takes home the trophy, leave the Bread and the Pasta in the dirt. Team Rice took home 460p, while Team Pasta managed 260p, and Team Bread just 150p. Well done, Team Rice! Update [Fri...
Wednesday24th Jul 2024
News Nintendo Strips Team Jackpot Of Splatoon 3 World Championship Win
"acted in a manner not in line with our Community Guidelines"
Nintendo has stripped the team that won the recent 2024 Splatoon 3 World Championships of its first place win following evidence of racist behaviour from "certain members of team Jackpot". In an official statement released by the official Nintendo Versus account on Twitter, the company...
Tuesday23rd Jul 2024
News 'Splatterbot' Is A Potent Mix Of Splatoon And Boomerang Fu
4-player local mayhem
Hey! Kookaburra, comprised of solo developer Nathan Moore, has revealed Splatterbot, a local multiplayer title in which you take on the role of a rogue cleaning robot whose goal is to make as much mess as possible. Taking on the general premise of Splatoon's Turf War mode. but with the aesthetic of Boomerang Fu, you play with...
Friday19th Jul 2024
News Nintendo Reveals New Splatoon 3 Merch For September's 'Grand Festival' Splatfest
Including some Platinum Point pick-ups
Nintendo Japan has released a fresh batch of Splatoon 3 merchandise to tie in with the upcoming 'Grand Festival' Splatfest and it's looking preeeety sweet. Now, this was technically revealed during the barrage of Splatoon 3 amiibo / Splatfest news last night, but with so much coming in at once, we thought it...
Thursday18th Jul 2024
News Splatoon 3 Fresh New Update Now Live (Version 8.1.0), Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Adjustments, bug fixes and more
Update [Thu 18th Jul, 2024 05:30 BST]: Here's your reminder that this update for Splatoon 3 is now officially live. It will bump the game up to Version 8.1.0 and comes with multiple adjustments, changes and fixes covering player controls, multiplayer and more. You can see the original story below: Original story...
Monday15th Jul 2024
News 'Team Beach' Wins In The Splatoon 3 'Summer Nights' Splatfest
Turning tide
Update [Mon 15th Jul, 2024 11:45]: The latest Splatfest event is over and, after some valiant battling from all sides, it's 'Team Beach' that managed to come out on top this time around. The winner managed to scrape together a final score of 410p. Meanwhile, 'Team Theme Park' settled for second place with 310p, and 'Team Palace' came...
Saturday13th Jul 2024
Random Nintendo Interviews Splatoon's "Great Big Three" Idol Groups
Feat. Squid Sisters, Off the Hook and Deep Cut
Alongside this weekend's Splatoon 3 'Summer Nights' Splatfest, Nintendo has released a special new interview featuring all of the past and present groups and idols featured throughout the series. This includes 'Deep Cut', the 'Off the Hook' crew from Splatoon 2, and the 'Squid Sisters' from the first...
Wednesday3rd Jul 2024
News Splatoon 3 Physical Release Bundled With Expansion Pass DLC Announced
3-month NSO subscription also included
Update #2 [Wed 3rd Jul, 2024 06:00 BST]: This Splatoon 3 + Expansion Pass bundle has now been confirmed for Europe as well! It's arriving later this month on 25th July 2024. It comes with a 3-month (90 day subscription). Update #1: Nintendo of Australia has just confirmed a western release - announcing the...
Tuesday11th Jun 2024
News Nintendo Switch System Update 18.1.0 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Download it today
Nintendo has updated its Switch firmware to Version 18.1.0. As you might have already noticed, this one is a little bit different. It's tied to the previous announcement in May about the Switch's discontinuation of 'X' (formerly Twitter). It means Switch users will no longer be able to post screenshots of videos to X from the...
Wednesday5th Jun 2024
PSA Splatoon 3 News Channel Giving Out Free In-Game Banner
Celebrating the winners of the World Championship
Update [Wed 24th Jul, 2024 10:00 BST]: Following Nintendo's revokement of team Jackpot's Splatoon 3 World Championship 2024 first-place victory, the free in-game banner is planned to be removed in a future update for the game. <related ids="169324"> Original story [Wed 5th Jun, 2024 02:15...
Friday31st May 2024
News Splatoon 3 Receives A Fresh New Update (Version 8.0.0), Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Update: Now available
Nintendo has released its next major update for Splatoon 3, bumping the Switch title up to Version 8.0.0. It comes with new 'season and catalog' changes, changes to the game's multiplayer, Splatfest, Salmon Run, and all sorts of bug fixes across each mode of the game. Below is the full rundown, courtesy of Nintendo's support...
Tuesday28th May 2024
News 'Summer Nights' Is Bringing A Seasonal Splatfest And Free Gear To Splatoon 3
"Stay tuned for more deets!"
Nintendo has today announced that the 'Summer Nights' Splatoon 3 event will be coming to the Splatlands as a part of Sizzle Season 2024. If you remember 'FrostyFest,' 'Splatow
Monday20th May 2024
News Team Bucket List Triumphs In Splatoon 3's Apocalypse-Themed Splatfest
Win Splatfest - Check
Update #2 [Mon 20th May, 2024 11:45 BST]: Well, the world itself might not have ended (phew), but Splatoon 3's apocalypse-themed Splatfest certainly has, as we have a new winner. It was Frye's Team Bucket List that walked away with the win this time, pulling in an impressive 415p. Team Same Ol' narrowly missed out on the gold...
Thursday16th May 2024
News Splatoon 3 'Sizzle Season 2024' Introduces New Weapons, Stages And Big Run Mode Next Month
BIG Big Run?!
Nintendo has just revealed our first look at Splatoon 3's 'Sizzle Season 2024' update, and it looks like it is going to be a big one. Kicking off on 1st June, the annual Sizzle Season will bring with it a handful of new weapons and stages as well as a variation on the Big Run game mode called 'BIG Big Run'. Yes, really. So, let's...
Saturday11th May 2024
News Nintendo Discontinuing 'X' Integration On Switch Next Month
Update: The social media platform responds
Update [Sat 11th May, 2024 01:45 BST]: X (formerly Twitter) has issued a response to this news via its 'xGaming' account, noting how this was a product decision made by Nintendo". @xGaming: The gaming community is one of the largest and most vibrant communities on our platform, and we are dedicated to...
Friday19th Apr 2024
News Splatoon And Pokémon Join 'Free Comic Book Day' 2024 Lineup
The action begins early next month
Free Comic Book Day will take place next month on 4th May 2024 and as usual, there will be some video game-themed ones up for grabs. Provided you're located near a participating retailer, this year, you'll be able to get your hands on 'Pokémon Adventures: Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire’, ‘Street Fighter vs...
Wednesday17th Apr 2024
News Splatoon 3 Receives A Fresh New Update (Version 7.2.0), Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Get ready, squid kids
Update [Wed 17th Apr, 2024 03:30 BST]: Nintendo has updated Splatoon 3 to Version 7.0.2. As previously noted, this update comes with new terrain in Undertow Spillway, changes to multiplayer, bug fixes and much more. Here's the full rundown, courtesy of the Nintendo support page: Splatoon 3 - Ver. 7.2.0 (Releasing April 17,...
