Overview
- Number of Players
- 1 (Single Player) (8 Player Online)
- Genre
- Release Date
Nintendo Switch
9th Sep 2022 — $59.99
9th Sep 2022 — £49.99
- Series
- Addons / DLC
- Splatoon 3: Side Order
- Official Site
- nintendo.com
Reviews
Review Splatoon 3 (Switch) - The Pinnacle Of The Series And Switch's Slickest Shooter
Peak squid performance
When the original Splatoon launched on the Wii U back in 2015, it was pretty groundbreaking. Nintendo making an online shooter? It sounded like a recipe for confusion, but as they so often do, Nintendo took a formula that had been refined to the point of parody and decided that it would be fun to be able to swim in bullets...
DLC Reviews
Review Splatoon 3: Side Order - An Addictive Roguelite Just Shy Of Excellence
Starter for Eight
Splatoon 3’s Side Order has been dangling just out of reach since it was revealed in 2023, but Wave 2 of the DLC has finally landed for Splatoon 3 Expansion Pass owners. Nearly five years after the release of Splatoon 2’s Octo Expansion, Agent Eight’s story continues in the drab and colourless world of the Memverse, but is it...
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Splatoon 3 Guides
Guide Splatoon 3: Walkthrough - Collectibles, Secrets, Season Breakdown Guide
Woomy for more?
Booyah! Welcome to our Splatoon 3 Full Walkthrough Guide hub! This Splatoon 3 Walkthrough — which includes Tips and Tricks, complete Weapons and Stages Lists, Splatfest detai
Guide Splatoon 3: amiibo Unlocks And Rewards - Full List
You lip-sync, we drip ink
If you've got your hands on a copy of the excellent Splatoon 3, you might be aware that there's a whole host of previously released amiibo that are compatible with the game. This includes the original amiibo released with the Wii U original Splatoon, as well as the shinier, newer amiibo released alongside Splatoon 2. Note...
Guide Splatoon 3: Splatfest - Time, Date, When's The Next Splatfest?
Who will you side with?
Splatfests make their grand and expected return in Splatoon 3. But all things come in trios in this third entry, and to mix up the inkfest a bit more, you'll get to pick from not two, but three teams. This Splatoon mainstay lets you pick a side and take part in multiple online battles throughout the event. In Splatoon 3,...
Guide Where To Buy The Splatoon 3 Nintendo Switch OLED Model Console And Pro Controller
Available now!
Update: The Splatoon 3 Switch OLED and Pro Controller are available right now! Stock is selling out super fast, so be sure to check all of your options below and pick one up before they're all gone. Original Article: Nintendo has unveiled a special Splatoon 3-themed Switch OLED console that looks perfect for fans of the series –...
Guide Splatoon 3: Weapons List - Best Pick For Every Weapon Type
Update: Ver. 10.0.0 weapons added
Choosing your weapon in Splatoon 3 can be a big decision and it is entirely dependent on your play style. While some will want to take the battle by storm with a Shooter- or Roller-class, others will be more prone to scoping out their surroundings with a well-placed Charger. Of course, we recommend trying out as...
Guide Where To Buy Splatoon 3 On Nintendo Switch
Best deals, cheapest prices and amiibo!
Update: Splatoon 3 is now available! Below, you'll find all the best deals available at launch. Original Article: Kids and squids alike will no doubt be looking forward to Splatoon 3, the latest game in Nintendo's family-friendly shooter series that's headed to Switch later this year. If you're super keen,...
Guide Most Addictive Nintendo Switch Games
Just one more
Updated with Balatro. Enjoy (responsibly)! Video games. They can transport you to other worlds, put you in someone else's shoes, and artfully illuminate and educate while engaging your grey matter with entertainment of astonishing variety. There's no end to the incredible, life-affirming experiences on offer: from thought-provoking,...
Guide Splatoon 3: Tips, Tricks, And Hints
Splat with the best of 'em
Splatoon 3 is out now for Nintendo Switch. With months of Directs and trailers galore in the lead up to its September launch, you would think that we would be in the perfect place to dive straight into the game's online play, racking up win after win, right? Well, you'd be wrong. Although we absolutely love the latest...
Guide Splatoon 3: All Sunken Scroll Locations
Rock and scroll
The Splatoon franchise is rich with in-universe lore and Splatoon 3 is no exception. One of the best ways to learn about all things inkling is to complete the game's single-player story mode, in which you can find Sunken Scrolls — individual pages of a book which come together to provide information about the Splatlands. There are...
Guide Nintendo Direct September 2023: Every Announcement, Game Reveal, Trailer
Thousand-Year Door! Another Code! F-ZERO (sorta)!
The third full Nintendo Direct of 2023 has come and gone. The September 2023 presentation might have lacked the tentpole megaton announcements some fans were waiting for, but it was a slow-burn showcase with some huge news for the Nintendo faithful (Thousand-Year Door remake? A new-ish F-Zero?!)...
Guide Nintendo Music App: Every Game Soundtrack Included - How To Download, All Systems
A mobile music app exclusive to Switch Online members
'Nintendo Music' is a mobile app from Nintendo giving fans access to thousands of songs from Nintendo's history. If you are curious to know what exactly is available on this mobile application, you've come to the right place. Keep in mind that you can only use this smartphone application if you...
Guide Splatoon 3: How To Transfer Your Splatoon 2 Save Data
A splat from the past
Splatoon 3 is finally here and we are all ready to put our previous skills into practice in a brand new franchise entry. But skills won't be the only thing that we are transferring over between the games, oh no. Did you know that you can make your Splatoon 3 set-up even easier and grab some tasty bonuses while you are at it?...
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Splatoon 3 News
News Nintendo's Black Friday Offers Include Deals On Switch 1 Games, amiibo, And More
Still after a MicroSD Express?
Nintendo is back with preparations for another year of Black Friday discounts, as it has today detailed a bunch of Switch 1 games, amiibo and a MicroSD Express card that will be going on sale over the course of November. It has also reminded us all that Switch 2 bundles exist, because of course. So, kicking things off...
Feature Now Samus Is Doing It - What Is It About The 'Akira Slide' That's So Great?
Metroid shred
The cultural consciousness loves the ‘Akira Slide’; a single moment in the 1988 anime movie Akira where Shōtarō Kaneda, following a bike race, skids across the tarmac to slow himself down, facing the screen, his bike side-on, trails of smoke billowing up from the road. Of course, he could use his brakes, but it wouldn’t be as...
News Team Zombie Gobbles Up A Win In Splatoon 3's Splatoween Splatfest
Monster mash
Nintendo has announced that the next seasonal Splatfest is right around the corner, with Splatoon 3's Splatoween event returning next month. Running from 25th-26th October (depending on your region), this event will see the return of the monster-based teams, with us all once again having to decide between Team Zombie, Skeleton, and...
News Splatoon 3 Version 10.1.0 Now Live For Switch And Switch 2, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Update: Download this fresh new update today
Nintendo's been busy this week with the release of a new firmware update for the Switch and Switch 2, and now a Splatoon 3 patch has been announced. This will bump the game up to Version 10.1.0 on both systems and includes multiplayer changes and a bunch of other adjustments. As mentioned at the very end...
News Nintendo Partners With Interstate Scholastic Esports Alliance For Competitive Events
Better together
Nintendo of America and Interstate Scholastic Esports Alliance (ISEA) have announced a partnership "to make gaming competitions more social, accessible, and rewarding". Starting later this year, school-organized tournaments and events for grades 4 through 12 will be able to utilise Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Splatoon 3, and Mario...
News Japanese Variety Show Ranks Nation's Favourite Games, Mario & Animal Crossing Miss Top Spot
Mining for data
A new survey conducted by Japanese variety show Ariyoshiiieeeee! – Oh yeah! Wanna play games at your place now? has revealed Japan's favourite video games, both overall and by age rating, and while the likes of Mario, Splatoon, Pokémon, Zelda, Animal Crossing, and Dragon Quest all make frequent appearances, none of them made the...
News Gender Split & Average Ages Of Japanese Nintendo Players Revealed Via New Survey
180,000 players involved
A brand new survey of 180,000 players aged 15-69 years old in Japan has been conducted by GEM Partners, and there are some interesting stats on gender and age splits across multiple Nintendo franchises. Posted by Nikkei (via Nintendo Patents Watch and MyNintendoNews), the huge survey reveals that, comp
News Splatoon 3 Offering Four Exclusive Icons To Switch Online Subscribers
Participate in this weekend's Splatfest
Splatoon 3 has been given a second wind on the Switch 2 thanks to a new update enhancing the game's resolution and frame rates. As part of this, Nintendo is also bringing back the game's 'Summer Nights' Splatfest event starting this week and running through the entire weekend. This time you're fighting for...
News Nintendo's Summer Deals Discounts Multiple Physical Switch Titles, Save Up To $20 (US)
Available at participating retailers
Nintendo's summer sale is currently underway, and apart from digital sales, it's also offering discounts on multiple physical games. These deals are available at participating retailers in the US from now until July 19, 2025 and you can save "up to $20" on select first-party games while supplies last. This...
News Xenoblade Chronicles Dev Achieved 19% Profit Increase Last Financial Year
But it's far from its best
Xenoblade Chronicles developer Monolith Soft has recently reported an impressive 19% profit increase for the financial year ending March 2025. As covered by Game Biz (thanks, Nintendo Everything), the company recorded profits of 487 million yen during the last financial year, which is up from 409 million yen the year...
Previews
Hands On Splatoon 3's Spicy 'Side Order' DLC Isn't For The Faint Of Heart
Order from chaos
Online multiplayer, platforming, deckbuilding, horde rushes, bizarre missions that barely make sense even in context — it seems the wizards at Nintendo could put the Inklings and Octolings through just about anything and make it a blast. Now it’s time for the cephalopodic denizens of post-apocalyptic Earth to tackle the...
Feature Nintendo Fans Needn't Lose Sleep Over Foamstars, Square Enix's 'Splatoon Rip-Off'
Fun-but-messy foamin'
When Square Enix's Foamstars was announced during the recent PlayStation Showcase, Nintendo fans everywhere were thinking one thing: "Er, Splatoon-much!?" After going hands-on with this PlayStation exclusive for 45 minutes at Summer Game Fest, this exclamation still rings true. It definitely looks like Splatoon, and it also...
Hands On Splatoon 3 Brings New Ideas, But Nothing Revolutionary
Ink, splat, swim, repeat
Recently we were tickled pink to be invited by Nintendo to have a go at Splatoon 3, and as you might expect we accepted the offer. We got to play for about an hour or so, running through a few of the single-player levels, two rounds of Turf War, and three rounds of the new and improved version of Salmon Run — but how did...
About The Game
Enter the Splatlands, a sun-scorched desert inhabited by battle-hardened Inklings and Octolings. Splatsville, the city of chaos, is the adrenaline-fueled heart of this dusty wasteland.
Even in this desolate environment, Turf War* reigns supreme and battles rage in new stages located in the surrounding wilds. Dynamic new moves help these fighters dodge attacks and cover more ground, along with a new bow-shaped weapon to sling ink.
Join Agent 3 in a fight against the unruly Octarians in story mode. Discover the secrets of Alterna, the Fuzzy Ooze, and how they connect to the mode's theme, "Return of the Mammalians.”
Team up and fend off waves of dangerous Salmonid bosses in the next iteration of Salmon Run*, a co-op mode with fresh new features.
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the wait startsssss now. (12.05 PM, 18th Feb)
I'm excited for this game even though we don't know much about it.
Hope splatoon 3 improves online connectivity issues, cheaters/hackers, and the obvious lack of online features such as modern voice chat. What i hope they add to splatoon 3 to give it a different feel would be some sort of battle royale mode. I feel a battle royale mode would fit in extremely well to the theme of chaos and I've thought it would be a fun idea for some time. Some other ideas are having a more explorable hub and an open world mode, (maybe the campaign would be open world) somewhat like destiny or other games. About the idea of a explorable hub this has always been a dream, in the first and second game i've always felt really underwhelmed with the amount of things i can do in the hub. Maybe certain clothing stores for higher levels or NPCs you can interact with and maybe do missions for, maybe getting certain special items for side quests in the hub creating a certain progression not felt during the first two games. For a lot of times the only reason why I leveled up is to unlock slightly better versions of guns I already had. Out of the ideas about new mechanics I mentioned I feel that a improved hub would be the most realistic and in my opinion a concept that would enrich progression in the game.
Sounds interesting. Keeping my eyes on this one.
@Ronwantread well it’s out now
I've been put through the progressive amounts of stress every season of the game while trying to get the initial Lv. 100 of each season's catalog. From the opponents I played against putting my team in the most brutal metaphorical choke hold not allowing me or my teammates to push back(and being betrayed(on a seldom bias)by my own teammates by having them fraternizing with the opposing team in a cephalopod party and I get splatted if I try to interfere(though I've been able to work around this insubordination by ignoring them and inking other areas along with getting splats on the opponents if way too caught up in what they are doing(like drawing willies on the map(I am not kidding this actually happened and my team won with a landslide victory though I did most of the work)then flopping on them not giving a crap whose there)with no punishers nearby to take me out)). I'll be at peace(for the most part)once the new content has stopped.
How can u make splatoon 2 and dubbed the fun?
This game did that
It’s even better then splatoon 2
I’m still learning the basics xD
Thank you, Splatoon 3, for stealing 500+ hours of my life--it's worth it! This game is so fun, I honestly cannot wait for Side Order next season! If you read the review on this game and it doesn't convince you, I hope this comment does, because this game is just **Chef's Kiss.** There are no words for it. It is fun, bright, colorful, and somehow also edgy, deep, and over-the-top in every facet! I honestly cannot praise it enough, and I only wish I had preordered it instead of waiting a week to get it!
My ingame name is Party!!! and I just want to have a good time. Turf war? DON'T WANT A BAR OF IT. Salmon run? Sure, but a squid party at the end. No more competition in the game please. Good vibes only. SQUID PARTY PEOPLEZ!!!
Also, if you splat a squid party while I'm around, you'll see a side of me that you DO NOT want to see. Have a nice day!
P.s. on hagglefish market, you'll probably see octolings having a good time there. It's because of the BOXIEs. If you see one playing around with them, just join them or leave them alone.
Well…with all the Seasonal Catalogs(from Drizzle Season 2022 to Sizzle Season 2024)having Lv 100 reached, I am finally free from Splatoon 3. Once I participate in the Grand Festival, I can treat the game as a side hustle and enjoy other games.
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