Splatoon 3
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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, you'll be pleased to know that pre-orders for the title have started to appear at a number of retailers.

Nintendo has now confirmed that the game will hit stores on 9th September 2022, and more and more pre-order options are now available as a result. If you're wanting to secure your order in good time, keep on reading.

Buy Splatoon 3 In The US & Canada

Pre-orders are now live at all the usual major retailers across North America:

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Buy Splatoon 3 In The UK

The game's also available at a number of retailers in the UK, some of which are offering very tempting prices indeed. Here are your options:

Buy Splatoon 3 Nintendo Switch OLED Console

Splatoon 3 Switch OLED

Nintendo has revealed a special Splatoon 3-themed Nintendo Switch OLED console, which is available now. A gorgeous new Splatoon 3 Pro Controller and carry case are also available.

You can find all purchase options for the console and controller right here.

Pre-Order Splatoon 3 amiibo

Splatoon 3 amiibo

Three brand new amiibo have been announced to coincide with the launch of Splatoon 3: Inkling (Yellow), Octoling (Blue) and Smallfry. The figures are set to launch "this holiday" and we'll provide all the links you need right here as soon as they appear.

For now, a triple set can be pre-ordered from PlayAsia, but it's pretty pricey!

Were There Any Pre-Order Bonuses For Splatoon 3?

Splatoon 3 preorder

Note that pre-order bonus stock may now be sold out. Check with your chosen retailer before purchasing.

If you pre-ordered the game from GameStop, you received an exclusive sticker set as a free bonus (pictured above).

In the UK, pre-orders made at The Game Collection came with free squid and octopus keyrings. ShopTo also offered the octopus keyring. Orders from My Nintendo Store UK came with a free gym bag and squid pin, pictured below, and orders from Smyths Toys included a free pencil case.

Splatoon 3 pre order bonus

Are you getting a copy of Splatoon 3? Let us know with a comment below.

For more on Splatoon 3, check out our Tips, Tricks, And Hints guide packed full of fresh advice on how to splat with the best of them. We also have a Weapon List With The Best Pick For Every Weapon Type, All Sunken Scroll Locations, a Full List Of Splatoon 3 amiibo Unlocks And Rewards, and Every New And Returning Turf War Stage in the game, plus info on How To Unlock Alterna Logs and How To Transfer Your Splatoon 2 Save Data, if that's causing you trouble.

Elsewhere, find out Where To Buy The Splatoon 3 Nintendo Switch OLED Model Console And Pro Controller, and if you haven't picked up the game itself, you can check out our review along with the best deals and find out Where To Buy Splatoon 3 On Nintendo Switch.