Splatoon 3 (Switch) News Articles
Thursday9th Mar 2023
News Splatoon 3 Receives A Minor Update, Here's What's Included
Download it today
It's been a busy day for Nintendo and now to top it off we've got a new Splatoon 3 update. This is a minor update following the rollout of Version 3.0.0 last week, which added the first wave of DLC to the game. Here's exactly what Inklings and Octolings can expect from this Version 3.0.1: Ver. 3.0.1 (Released March 8, 2023) Fixes...
Saturday4th Mar 2023
News Splatoon 3 Outlines Next Patch Update, Here's What To Expect
Fixes are on the way
Splatoon 3 rolled out Version 3.0.0 earlier this week - adding the first wave of DLC and various other adjustments and changes. Unfortunately, there have been some minor issues linked to friend notifications. Nintendo has now shared its plans for the next update via its Japanese social media channels. It explains how it is...
Friday3rd Mar 2023
Update: Splatoon and Mario Kart 8 for Wii U taken offline
Update [Fri 3rd Mar, 2023 15:30 GMT]: Nintendo has announced that it has begun temporary emergency maintenance on Splatoon and Mario Kart 8 for the Wii U. While unconfirmed, it's heavily speculated that the maintenance - which at the time of writing has no time frame attached to it - is...
Wednesday1st Mar 2023
News Nintendo Has Updated Its Switch Online App To Version 2.5.0, See What's Included
Splatoon 3 widgets on your lock screen
The latest update is now here for the Nintendo Switch Online app for iOS and Android devices. Amongst the usual tweaks, this latest version expands on the service's Splatoon 3 content, most notably adding the option to have game widgets on your device's lock screen. This means that you can now check the...
Tuesday28th Feb 2023
Video Splatoon 3 DLC Wave 1 Is All Style And No Substance
Empty, if inkopolished
The first paid DLC pack for Splatoon 3 is out now, and as expected, it adds Inkopolis from the first game as an additional hub area. Players will need to wait for Wave 2 to really dig into some proper new content, though what this will entail exactly is still unknown at this time. For now, while the addition of Inkopolis is a...
Video Splatoon 3's Inkopolis Side-By-Side Graphics Comparison (Switch & Wii U)
First wave of DLC out now
After being revealed at the February Nintendo Direct, the first wave of DLC for Splatoon 3 is now here, bringing the Inkopolis hub world from the first game in the series over to the Switch. The location is nothing but a new hub for the time being, with no noticeable bonuses being granted to those that choose to shop and...
Monday27th Feb 2023
News Splatoon 3's Fresh Season Update Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Download it now
Update [Tue 28th Feb, 2023 02:00 GMT]: This update is now officially live - so you can download and play Version 3.0.0 today! It's a big time of change for Splatoon 3. The February Direct brought with it the announcement of two DLC waves that will be heading to the game (the first of which launches tomorrow, 28th February) and the...
Wednesday22nd Feb 2023
News Splatoon 3's Fresh Season 2023 Will Add Room Codes In New 'Pools' Feature
A new way to splat together
Splatoon 3's Fresh Season 2023 is right around the corner (coming 1st March), and the official @SplatoonNA Twitter account has been hard at work drip-feeding us things to expect in the latest update. In amongst the new weapons and stages, the account shared an upcoming feature that will make it even easier to battle with...
Tuesday21st Feb 2023
News Generation Esports Officially Partners With Nintendo For Middle School Esports Event
Smash Ultimate, Mario Kart, and Splatoon 3 are being added
Generation Esports and Nintendo have announced that they're officially partnering up in order to introduce a handful of Nintendo games into the Middle School Esports League Spring Major. Generation Esports is a "scholastic gaming" company that focuses on the impact of video games in schools...
Monday20th Feb 2023
UK Charts Splatoon 3 Makes A Surprise Comeback, Climbing Six Spots
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe maintains its strong presence
The latest UK charts are in, and without any new releases to speak of in the top ten this week, there is merely a slight reshuffling of the deck. In the top ten, Splatoon 3 has made a bit of a comeback this week, climbing up six spots from position sixteen to position ten. Meanwhile, Mario Kart 8...
News Splatoon 3's Second Big Run Event Is Coming Next Month
Watch out for the Horroboros
Big Run is back in Splatoon 3 for the second time in March. Kicking off on 4th March and ending on 6th March, the second Big Run will see Inklings and Octolings team up to defend the Inkblot Art Academy from another Salmonid invasion (via Nintendo UK Twitter). Big Run #2 will kick off just a few days after Fresh Season...
Friday17th Feb 2023
News Splatoon 3 Reveals Brand New Special Weapon For Fresh Season 2023
Tenta Missiles 2.0
We've got another Special Weapon reveal for Splatoon 3 today, which is coming when Fresh Season 2023 kicks off on 1st March — the Super Chump. Unlike yesterday's new Special Weapon, the Kraken Royale, the Super Chump is a brand new weapon and takes a little bit of inspiration from a few other Splatoon series weapons, most...
Thursday16th Feb 2023
News Watch Out, The Kraken Is Making A Comeback In Splatoon 3
Release The Kraken!
A classic Special Weapon from the original Splatoon is returning in Splatoon 3. That's right — The Kraken is back. The popular weapon is coming out to play on 1st March 2023 when Fresh Season 2023 kicks off. The Japanese Splatoon Twitter account shared some clips of the returning favourite — which many fans love, but this...
News New Splatoon 3 Art Book Makes A Splash In Japan Next Month
Update: Pre-orders are now open
Update [Thu 16th Feb, 2023 09:45 GMT]: Pre-orders for both the artbook and the soundtrack are now live over on PlayAsia. If you're looking to grab one or both of these check out the links below, and read our original story for more info. <products id="22409"> <products id="22410"> Original article...
Wednesday15th Feb 2023
News Splatoon 3 Reveals Expansion Pass Wave 1 Launches Later This Month
Inkopolis returns
Nintendo has announced that Wave 1 of Splatoon 3's Expansion Pass will launch on 28th February. This follows last week's details during the Nintendo Direct. We don't know much about Wave 1 yet, but what we do know is that Inkopolis — the hub world of the original Splatoon — will be making a comeback along with the Booyah Base,...
Monday13th Feb 2023
News Team White Chocolate Claims Victory In The Latest Splatoon 3 Splatfest
Update: And it's a clean sweep
Update [Mon 13th Feb, 2023 10:30 GMT]: If Splatoon 3 is to be believed, then white chocolate is the best chocolate. That's right, Team White Chocolate won the latest Splatfest — and it was a clean sweep, too. White Chocolate were ahead at the Half-Time Report, and they won in all categories, meaning that Dark and...
Saturday11th Feb 2023
PSA Splatoon 3 Switch OLED Back In Stock At Select Retailers (US)
Get it while you can!
It's a Splatfest in Splatoon 3 this weekend, but that's all Nintendo is doing to promote the latest squid shooter. The company's American branch has issued a message on social media - announcing a restock of the Splatoon 3 Switch OLED model. This system was originally released alongside the launch of Splatoon 3 last year and...
Thursday9th Feb 2023
Japanese Charts PlayStation 5 Soars In Sales And Once Again Beats Switch
But Pokémon returns to the top
Sony is continuing its huge comeback in Japan this week. According to this week's Famitsu charts (via Gematsu), after outselling all three models last week, the PlayStation 5 has once again topped the hardware charts with a huge 76,450 units sold in the week of 30th January to 6th February. The Switch OLED is behind...
News Splatoon 3 Version 2.1.1 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Update today!
Nintendo showed off Splatoon 3's new Expansion Pass earlier today. It's made up of two waves - including an all-new single-player campaign. The game's now received an update - bumping it up to Version 2.1.1. Here are the full patch notes, courtesy of Nintendo's support page: Ver. 2.1.1 (Released February 8, 2023) Expansion Pass Order...
Wednesday8th Feb 2023
News Splatoon 3 Expansion Pass Inks Its Way Onto Switch From Spring 2023
Available to purchase today
Splatoon 3 is getting its first dose of DLC later on this year with Wave One landing in the Spring and Wave Two following afterwards. The Expansion Pass is available to purchase from today. From the brief look at the DLC that we got in the Direct Showcase, Wave One is going to see the return of Inkopolis and the Booyah...
Tuesday7th Feb 2023
News Splatoon 3 Splashes With Over 10 Million Sales In Three Months
Some colourful numbers
Nintendo has revealed that Splatoon 3 has sold over 10 million units up to 31st December 2022. The company shared the result in its latest financial report, which covers the third quarter of the fiscal year ending March 2023. We knew Splatoon 3 would sell well given that it absolutely smashed sales records when it launched...
Thursday2nd Feb 2023
Japanese Charts All Switch Models Outsold By PS5, Story Of Seasons Remake Is On Top
Top of the crops
It's a week of mixed fortunes for the Switch in this week's Famitsu charts (via Gematsu). The big story is that the PlayStation 5 has outsold all Switch models to be the best-selling hardware of the week of 23rd - 29th January. Sony's console sold an impressive 53,256 units this week, edging past the combined sales of the Switch...
Thursday26th Jan 2023
News Splatoon 3's Mobile App SplatNet Has Received A Minor Update
View your Big Run results
If you're a Splatoon 3 fanatic, you may make use of the NSO mobile app 'SplatNet' on a regular basis. If you do, you might be interested in this neat little update. You'll now be able to see all your previous Salmon Run 'Big Run' games that you've played, along with your highest score and highest pay grade. Here's a closer...
Wednesday18th Jan 2023
News Splatoon 3 Version 2.1.0 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
It's a big one!
Update [Wed 18th Jan, 2023 03:00 GMT]: This update (Version 2.1.0) has gone live for Splatoon 3 - update your copy today in order to continue playing online. Original story [Tue 17th Jan, 2023 01:15 GMT]: Last week, we got the heads up that Nintendo would likely be delivering a brand new patch update for Splatoon 3 sometime soon...
Sunday15th Jan 2023
Video Watch This Splatoon 3 Pro Team Collect 241 Golden Eggs In A "World Record" Salmon Run
Mr. Grizz must be happy
Splatoon might be primarily known as a competitive shooter, but since the release of the second game, Nintendo has expanded upon the original concept with its cooperative wave mode Salmon Run. If you do enjoy putting in a shift for Mr. Grizz, you might want to check out the above IGN video. It's a detailed breakdown of a...
Thursday12th Jan 2023
Japanese Charts Switch OLED Model Dominates, Selling Almost 150,000 Units
Pokémon also maintains strong sales
The latest Japanese charts are in and we're covering a slightly longer period of time here from 26th December, 2022 to 8th January, 2023, so keep that in mind as you ruminate over the figures below. Surprising no one, Pokémon Scarlet and Violet finds itself in first place once again, bringing in an...
News Splatoon 3 Expected To Receive New Balance Patch Update Soon
Here's your friendly reminder
Nintendo dropped an absolutely massive update for Splatoon 3 last November - bumping the game up to Version 2.0.0 and adding new features, improvements and adjustments. It followed with another minor update, so when is the next one? In case you missed it in the 2.0.0 patch notes, there'll apparently be a balance update...
Wednesday11th Jan 2023
News Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Is The Best-Selling Game In Japan In 2022
Switch is also the top-selling hardware
Famitsu has released its annual sales charts for 2022, and Pokémon Scarlet & Violet — unsurprisingly — has topped the year's sales, selling an incredible 4,338,931 units since its release in November (thanks, Nintendo Everything!). If you've been following the headlines and the weekly Japanese...
Monday9th Jan 2023
News Team Sweet Win The Latest Splatoon 3 Splatfest
Update: Frye claims victory
Update #2 [Mon 9th Jan, 2023 09:30 GMT]: The results are in, and Team Sweet has won this past weekend's Splatfest! It was a tight contest between all three teams, with Sour taking 12 points and Spicy taking 15, but all of you sweet tooths are revelling in victory will 30 points to win the "What's your favourite taste...
Thursday5th Jan 2023
News Ink Your Polaroids With Splatoon 3 Frames And Stickers In New Instax Mini Link App Update
Plus a new squid case!
You might remember in one of 2021's stranger collaborations, Fujifilm teamed up with Nintendo to let you produce polaroids of your favourite Switch screenshots via the Instax mini Link printer. These snaps could then be personalised with all kinds of Nintendo-themed frames and stickers including Animal Crossing: New Horizons,...
