Splatoon - News
November2023
News 'FrostyFest' Is Returning To Splatoon 3 With A Festive Splatfest And Free Gear
"Stay tuned for deets on this special Splatfest!"
There's no hanging around between events in Splatoon 3. With this year's Splatoween out of the way, things are taking a festive turn as it has been announced that FrostyFest will be making a comeback in the upcoming Chill Season 2023. This event last popped up for the "Fam vs. Friend" Splatfest in...
News Splatoon 3's Next Big Update (Version 6.0.0) Is Arriving This Week, Here's What's Included
Chill Season is almost here
Splatoon 3's updates just keep on coming, with the next one due out this week either today or tomorrow, depending on your location. This next update brings in the new Chill Season 2023 which includes 2 more stages, 2 new special weapons, the Megalodontia. On top of this, there are a stack of changes to multiplayer,...
News Team Handshake Grabs A Win In Splatoon 3's Greeting-Themed Splatfest
But it was a close one!
Update #3 [Mon 20th Nov, 2023 11:00 GMT]: After a weekend of tough competition, a new team has been crowned Splatoon 3 Splatfest champion, with Team Handshake taking home the gold this time. The battle of 'What's your go-to greeting?' was a tightly fought contest, and Team Handshake only just managed to walk away with the...
News Splatoon 3 'Chill Season 2023' Update Revealed, Launches December 1st
Update: More details revealed
Update [Sat 18th Nov, 2023 02:05 GMT]: Nintendo's dedicated Splatoon account has now shared a bit more information about this upcoming season. Here's what's been revealed so far: Original [Thu 16th Nov, 2023 02:45 GMT]: Earlier on, Nintendo announced "Chill Season 2023" for
Reminder Splatoon 3's Deep Cut amiibo Are Out This Week, Will You Be Getting Them?
Go on, tell us
Splatoon 3 has just had an update and it adds amiibo support for the Deep Cut crew comprised of Shiver, Frye and the Big Man. These amiibo also come with exclusive gear for your Inkling and Octoling. This includes an exclusive Shiver outfit, a Frye costume and a Big Man-inspired one. In addition to this, you can also get an exclusive...
News Splatoon 3 Version 5.2.0 Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Download it today
Splatoon 3 has received a new update today, bumping the game up to Version 5.2.0. One of the major highlights is there's now added support for the Shiver, Frye, and the Big Man amiibo. Apart from this, players can also look forward to some season and catalog changes and there are adjustments to notifications. Just keep in mind...
October2023
News Team Ghost Is Victorious In Splatoon 3's 'Splatoween' Splatfest
"BOOyah"
Update #2 [Mon 30th Oct, 2023 11:15 GMT]: After a weekend of tough inking, Splatoon 3's Splatoween Splatfest has come to an end with Big Man's Team Ghost walking (floating?) away with the win. It was a pretty close competition this time around, but the Ghost supporters managed to pick up the most points over the course of the event...
News Nintendo's Updated Guidelines For Tournaments & Content Creation Sparks Community Backlash
Fans voice their frustration on social media
Nintendo has this week updated not only its tournament guidelines for fan events but also its content sharing and creation guidelines across multiple regions. These updates have changed rules and regulations, and well, it's apparently not all good news according to multiple reports - with the frustration...
News Splatoon 3 News Channel Is Giving Out Free In-Game Splatoween Gear
Freeky freebies
Ready for things to get spooky in this year's Splatoon 3 Splatoween event but still haven't found the perfect costume? Have no fear, Nintendo has got you covered. You can now pick up four pieces of fancy-dress headgear and a special Halloween banner for free. The mummified 'Undead Head', piratey 'Plankton Walker', ghostly 'Swim...
News Nintendo Reveals Exclusive Splatoon 3 Unlocks For Upcoming Deep Cut amiibo
Does your locker have woom(y) for more gear?
Nintendo has today revealed all of the in-game goodies that you will be able to unlock by scanning the soon-to-be-released Splatoon 3 Deep Cut amiibo (which are set to head our way on 17th November). All of the unlockables are showcased in a swanky new trailer that you can find above, but if you are keen...
September2023
Random Booyah! Nintendo's 'Splatoon Base' Site Lands New History Page With English Translation
Your one-stop shop for all things Splatoon
Nintendo has today revealed that its online base for all things Splatoon — creatively called 'Splatoon Base' — is now available to read in English. What's more, you can also check out the all-new 'History: The Splatoon Journey' page to see an interactive timeline of the series from its announcement in...
News Splatoon 3 Version 5.0.1 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Changes to the DLC and more
To kick off the latest Nintendo Direct, Nintendo confirmed the Splatoon 3 story DLC 'Side Order' would be arriving in Spring 2024. That's not all though - the game's just been updated to Version 5.0.1. It's obviously not as big as the 5.0.0 update, but there are still some DLC adjustments and fixes. You can see the full...
News Splatoon 3's Story Mode DLC, 'Side Order', Splats Its Way Onto Switch Next Spring
The wait continues
Revealed as a part of the September Nintendo Direct showcase, we got a better look at Splatoon 3's much-anticipated story-based DLC, 'Side Order', and a release window of Spring 2024. It might not be the earlier release that we were hoping for, but hey, at least we know a little more about what's involved now. Side Order will...
News Team Shiver Walks Away With Another Win In Splatoon 3's Latest Splatfest
Big Man can't catch a break
Update #2 [Mon 11th Sep, 2023 12:30 BST]: After a weekend of tough competition, the results are in for Splatoon 3's latest Splatfest and Team Shiver has walked away with yet another win. In the battle of "Who would make the best leader?", the final points were a little more evenly spread across the three teams, though it...
Talking Point What Do You Want From A 'Splatoon 4'?
New stories? Fresh game modes? MORE Big Man?
It has been an entire year since Splatoon 3 was released (don't worry, we're just as shocked as you are) so, naturally, our minds are beginning to drift towards what comes next. The correct answer is that mysterious 'Side Order' DLC — which is meant to show what would've happened if Team Order had...
News Missed A Tricolor Turf War Stage In Splatoon 3? They're All Returning For The Next Splatfest
Marking one year of Splatoon 3
Somehow, it has been almost a whole year since Splatoon 3 was released and Nintendo is gearing up to mark the occasion in the most appropriate fashion — with a Splatfest, of course. To make the upcoming event that bit more special, the weekend's splatting will not take place in a unique location as usual, but will...
August2023
News Splatoon 3 Version 5.0.0 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Changes, fixes & much more
Update [Thu 31st Aug, 2023 03:00 BST]: Here's your reminder that this update has now been officially released for Splatoon 3. If your own copy doesn't automatically update, follow these steps: press + on the Splatoon 3 icon > select software update > and select update via the internet. Original article [Wed 30th...
Guide Splatoon 3: Drizzle Season 2023 - Every New Weapon, Stage, And Feature
Fo' Drizzle
Shooting into the Splatlands on 1st September, Splatoon 3's Drizzle Season 2023 brought a whole new wave of weapons, stages and features our way. This is the fourth named chapter to ink itself into Nintendo's most colourful shooter, and while it might not have quite the same game-mode-adding pull that we previously saw with Sizzle...
News Splatoon 3 Releases A Brand New, Utterly Ridiculous Song Called 'Big Betrayal'
Oh, Big Man...
Nintendo knows how much you've been craving a new song from Splatoon 3's Deep Cut, so naturally, it's gifted us with a new track for this cosiest of Fridays. 'Big Betrayal' clocks in at just under 2 minutes in length and tells the story of how Big Man conducted a secret solo project as Ian BGM, and the fallout after fellow Deep Cut...
News Splatoon 3 'Drizzle Season' Update Revealed - New Weapons, Stages, Gear And More
Splatting onto Switch in September
Nintendo has today announced that a brand new season will be inking its way in Splatoon 3 next month, as 'Drizzle Season' kicks off on 1st September. As has been the case with the three seasons that have preceded this one, there are many newbies that will be coming to the Splatlands in just a few week's time...
News Splatoon 3's Deep Cut Crew Are Getting Their Own Amiibo Line
Launching in November
Update: Deep Cut are now available to pre-order on My Nintendo Store UK! <products id="25290"> In addition to the announcement for the upcoming Drizzle Season for Splatoon 3, Nintendo has confirmed that amiibo figures for Shiver, Frye, and Big Man (a.k.a. the 'Deep Cut' crew) will be launching on November 17th, 2023...
Random My Nintendo Store Japan's New Splatoon 3 Range Includes Empty Shoe Boxes
Think inside the box
There's a lot of cool Splatoon 3 merchandise out there from clothing to decorations, but the recently-released shoe boxes might be among the strangest that we've seen. Yes, it's just a shoe box. These cardboard boxes are currently exclusive to the Japanese My Nintendo Store and will set you back 880 yen (around £5 / $6) if you...
News Team Money Claims Victory In Splatoon 3's Priorities-Themed Splatfest
Robbed
Update #2 [Mon 14th Aug, 2023 09:45 BST]: After a tough weekend of inking, Splatoon 3's priorities-themed Splatfest has come to a close, with Team Money taking away the top prize. This was no clean sweep and the points were a little more evenly spread across the results board this time, but Shiver's Team Money landed in first place with 33p,...
News Nintendo Is Giving Out Free Splashtag Titles For Splatoon 3
Playing the name game
The perfect Splashtag title in Splatoon 3 is a game-changer. You might have the coolest outfit, a funky banner and a strong collection of stickers along the bottom, but the one sure-fire way to really celebrate a victory is with a comedy title that leaves your teammates giggling. If you think that your title is in need of an...
News After 5 Months, Mario Kart 8 And Splatoon Are Finally Going Back Online For Wii U
Titles underwent 'emergency maintenance'
Nintendo has announced that it will be resuming online play for Mario Kart 8 and Splatoon for the Wii U after commencing emergency maintenance back in March 2023. Both games will be back online from August 3rd, 2023. The titles were taken offline entirely after a potentially severe vulnerability was...
News Nintendo Reveals Every Challenge And Event Heading To Splatoon 3 This Month
Nine challenges and one Splatfest
Nintendo has today showcased the full lineup events that will be coming to Splatoon 3 throughout August, revealing dates for nine different challenges and reconfirming the upcoming Splatfest weekend. The full schedule was shown in a video posted to the @NintendoEurope Twitter account, detailing what August's nine...
July2023
News Nintendo Teases 'Tournament Manager' Feature For Splatoon 3
A quiet website update sheds some light
Nintendo seems to have quietly updated the Squid Research Lab web page for Splatoon 3 at some point over the past few days with details of an upcoming new feature called 'Tournament Manager'. Spotted by OatmealDome on Twitter, there's now a small note at the top of the Squid Research Lab page that says "his...
News Splatoon 3 Version 4.1.0 Goes Live Today, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Includes all sorts of adjustments and fixes
Following on from the Splatoon 3 ice cream Splatfest earlier this month, Nintendo has rolled out another sizable update for the game, bumping it up to Version 4.1.0. This latest update for the squid shooter includes fixes to multiplayer, fixes to Splatfests and the Salmon Run mode, changes to the game's...
News Team Vanilla Wins Splatoon 3's Ice Cream-Themed Splatfest
That's cold, man
Update #2 [Mon 17th July, 2023 10:45 BST]: Splatoon 3's latest Splatfest has come to a close and after a packed weekend of action, Team Vanilla has emerged victorious over Strawberry and Mint Chip. While it wasn't quite the clean sweep that we saw in the previous Zelda-themed Splatfest, the winning team took this one by a...
June2023
Random Disgruntled Splatoon 3 Fan Complains Directly To Nintendo's President About Male Poses
Bought shares just to access Nintendo's annual shareholder meeting
Imagine saving up money to buy shares so you can attend a shareholder meeting with the company president and complain about something in a video game. That's exactly what one Splatoon 3 fan has reportedly done. GLHF reports that a Splatoon 3 player saved up enough cash to attend a...
News Splatoon 3 Devs Tease "New And Different" Gameplay In Wave 2 DLC
"So please look forward to it"
Splatoon 3 is well worth a look on the Switch, but if you do need an extra reason to check it out or just return to Splatsville, there's actually a second wave of Expansion Pass DLC coming at some point "in the future". During an interview with Famitsu recently, Splatoon producer Hisashi Nogami teased a bit about what...
News New Splatoon 3 Update Shoots Onto Switch Soon, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Launching tomorrow in Europe
Nintendo has announced that a brand new update is on the way for Splatoon 3, continuing to tweak any problems that came with the initial release of Sizzle Season 2023 at the start of this month. The update isn't half as packed full of new content as the season opener, with the main focus this time appearing to be around...
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...
News VIZ Media Releasing "Newly Revised" Pokémon Pocket Guide In Spring 2024
Pre-order dates are coming soon
If you're going to catch 'em all, you might need a handy guide. VIZ Media has got you covered with its "newly revised" one covering a whopping 898 Pokémon. This updated guide will be "fully illustrated" and is a "totally comprehensive" two-volume series covering everything you need to know about each Pokémon. It's...
News Watch The Pros Splat It Out In The Splatoon 3 Championship 2023 Opening Qualifier
Inkredible skills
Last weekend saw the opening qualifiers for Nintendo's official Splatoon 3 Championship 2023, pitting some of the world's best splatters against each other to see who would come out on top. A part of the 'Nintendo Vs' lineup, this opening event saw four teams facing off across several different game modes — Splat Zones, Tower...
News Splatoon 3 Gets Another Update To Smooth Out Sizzle Season, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
The second update this week
You might be thinking to yourself, "wait a minute, didn't Splatoon 3 just get an update two days ago?" and you would be correct. The huge ver. 4.0.0 patch brought all of the Sizzle Season newbies to the game, but with this also came some pesky bugs. Hoping to smooth these bumps out, Nintendo has today released another...
Reminder Splatoon 3's Sizzle Season 2023 Kicks Off Today
New weapons, stages and game modes now available
With most of our minds firmly focused on Tears of the Kingdom, it can be easy to forget that there are, in fact, other games out there (who knew?). And so, with that in mind, this is your friendly reminder that Splatoon 3's newest update, Sizzle Season 2023, has inked off the start line today...
May2023
News Splatoon 3 Version 4.0.0 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
A massive update
Update [Wed 31st May, 2023 03:25 BST]: Here's your reminder that Splatoon 3's major update (Version 4.0.0) is now officially live. Simply boot up the game to begin the download. You can see the full patch notes below. Original article [Tue 30th May, 2023 03:45 BST]: Nintendo is rolling out a major update for Splatoon 3 this...
Random You'll Soon Be Able To Give Out Post-Battle Fist Bumps In Splatoon 3
Sizzle Season skins
Obviously, the exciting part about a new season in Splatoon 3 is to do with the headline reveals — new stages, weapons, items etc. — but we'd be lying if we said that we didn't enjoy seeing the useless, but nonetheless fun, little changes that come to the game with each major update. We thought the ability to fold your...
Guide Splatoon 3: Sizzle Season 2023 - Every New Game Mode, Weapon, Stage, And Feature
Fresh out of the pan
Getting ready to ink its way into Splatoon 3 from 1st June, Sizzle Season 2023 is the game's third officially titled chapter, and is set to bring even more brand-new goodies to the Splatlands. From Chill Season 2022 through to Fresh Season 2023, these updates keep getting larger, adding an increasing number of fresh features to...
News Jam Out To Splatoon 3's Jazzy New Battle Song Before Sizzle Season Kicks Off
Yoko's back
We are nearing the release of Splatoon 3's Sizzle Season 2023 later on this week, and to get us all in the mood Nintendo has released one of the fresh new tracks that will be backing up our splatting from 1st June. Titled 'Rockagilly Blues', this jazzy little number sees the former front-woman of in-game band Ink Theory teaming up with...
Random Square Enix's New Turf War Shooter Has 'Splatoon' Trending Online
Splatoon fans have definitely noticed
Square Enix unveiled its new team-based shooter Foamstars during the latest PlayStation broadcast and if you haven't already seen the announcement trailer, to cut to the chase - social media can't stop comparing it to Nintendo's popular ink-shooter series Splatoon. As you can see in the video above, there are...
News Nintendo And Nékter Join Forces To Create Mario, Splatoon, And Kirby Ice Cream
We'll take all the scoops
Summer is right around the corner, which means only one thing: ice cream! Yes, we all love a good scoop or two, and now you can have some ice cream based on your favourite Nintendo IP, including Mario, Splatoon, and Kirby. This comes via a new collaboration with Nintendo of America and Nékter Juice Bar, the latter of...
News Splatoon 3 'Sizzle Season 2023' Update Revealed - New Weapons, Stages, Game Modes And More
Splatting onto Switch next month
Nintendo has today announced that a brand new season will be inking its way onto Splatoon 3 next month, as Sizzle Season 2023 kicks off on 1st June. Much like the recent Fresh Season (and the opening Chill Season before that) there is a whole lot of new content that will be heading to the game with this update,...
News The New Zelda Title Apparently Has A "Game Engine" Link With Splatoon 3
What kind of sorcery is this?
We don't often hear much about the game engines behind the latest Nintendo releases, but today is a little different with some news about the new Switch title The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. According to dataminer OatmealDome (via GoNintendo), Link's sequel adventure is apparently running on a Nintendo...
News Splatoon 3's Zelda-Themed Splatfest Won By Team Power
Update: A clean sweep
Update #3 [Mon 8th May, 2023 10:30 BST]: Splatoon 3's battle of the Triforce powers is over, and Team Power has claimed a decisive victory over Team Courage and Team Wisdom. Team Power absolutely destroyed the competition, winning every single category. Courage and Wisdom were close during the Halftime Report, but Power held...
News Splatoon 3 Version 3.1.1 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Another fresh update
Nintendo is still showing strong support for Splatoon 3 and as part of this, it's released a brand new game update. Version 3.1.1 includes some changes to Splatfests, fixes to multiplayer, Salmon Run and various other minor adjustments. Nintendo also notes how the next update after this one is scheduled to be released at the...
News Splatoon And Link's Awakening Remake Composer Leaves Nintendo After 17 Years
Ryo Nagamatsu joined in 2006
Long-time composer at Nintendo Ryo Nagamatsu has left the company after 17 years to "work a little wider". Announcing the news on Twitter earlier today, the composer and arranger — whose most well-known works include The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds, Mario Kart 8, Splatoon 2, Splatoon 3, and the Link's...
April2023
Random Here's How The Salmon Run Music Is Recorded For Splatoon 3
Cello choons
We love a bit of Salmon Run here at Nintendo Life. The Splatoon 3 game mode takes the usual 'ink, swim, repeat' format of your standard Turf War Battle (not to cast any shade, we love a good Turf War too) and throws in the added distractions of a never-ending onslaught of enemies, bosses, and eggs. What's more, it has a cracking...
Deals Splatoon 3 Is Currently 33% Off On Switch eShop (Europe)
Splat to it
Nintendo has sliced a third off of the price of Splatoon 3 in Europe for this weekend only! From today until 16th April (Sunday), Splatoon 3 is only £33.99 / 39.99€ to download digitally. And what better time to get into the game ahead of the newly-announced Zelda-themed Splatfest? Head on over to the UK or
News Nintendo Announces Splatoon 3 European Championship 2023
Coming to 12 European regions
After Splatoon 3 was released in September of last year, we did wonder whether the European championship would return with it. Well, it looks like this is the case, as Nintendo has today announced that the competition is returning for 2023. The details are a little thin on the event for the moment, but we do know that...
News Team Nessie Is Victorious In Splatoon 3's Monster Mashup Splatfest
Update #2: The results are in
Update #2 [Mon 3rd Apr, 2023 09:30 BST]: Team Nessie has emerged as the winner of Splatoon 3's monster-themed Splatfest. It was a tight one, however, with less than 3% in it at the halftime report, where Team Nessie established their lead. Team Aliens came in second, while Bigfoot landed in last. Update [Fri 31st...
March2023
News Splatoon 3 Version 3.1.0 Is Now Available, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Stay fresh with this new update
Update [Fri 31st Mar, 2023 03:35 BST]: Here's your reminder that Version 3.1.0 is now live for Splatoon 3. On a related note, Nintendo has released a new batch of custom Splatoon icons for Switch Online members: Original story [Thu 30th Mar, 2023 03:30 BST]: Nintendo is still showing strong support for Splatoon 3...
Random Wait, Is Big Man’s Real Name ‘Ian’ In Splatoon 3?
Or is Ian's real name 'Big Man'?
If you know Splatoon 3, then you know Big Man. The loveable Manta Ray is one of the first faces that you see when you boot up the game and his wobbly little dance moves immediately captured our hearts when Deep Cut first burst onto the scene. But what if we have been referring to this icon by nothing but a nickname...
News Get A Free In-Game Splatoon 3 Banner By Using Nintendo Switch Online App
Squids in
Last weekend saw the Splatoon 3 North American championships held at PAX East, and you can now grab yourself a free in-game banner to commemorate the occasion. As shared via the official @SplatoonNA Twitter account, the Boston-themed banner is now available to all those with the Nintendo Switch Online app handy by scanning the QR code...
Watch Splatoon 3 NA Championship & Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Cup Live From PAX East 2023
Streaming now
Update [Sun 26th March]: A reminder that the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Championship Cup is currently taking place at the PAX Arena, and the Splatoon 3 North American Championship 2023 will be streaming from 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM EDT live from Boston. Original Story: Earlier this week, we heard how Nintendo's upcoming release The Legend of...
News Squid Sisters To Debut New Song At Splatoon 3's Next Splatfest, Here's A Sneak Peek
Take a trip back to Inkopolis
Nintendo hasn't completely forgotten about the Squid Sisters. The recent Splatoon 3 DLC saw them make a return and now in a surprise update, they'll be debuting a new song. It's officially titled 'Tomorrow's Nostalgia Today' and there's been a video clip of it uploaded on Nintendo's official YouTube channel. Here's a...
News Nintendo Offering Exclusive Splatoon 3 & Zelda Pin Sets At PAX East 2023 (US)
Available while stock lasts
PAX East kicks off later this week on March 23 and if you're heading into the event, there'll be a chance to score some "cool collectible lapel pins" when you check in with your My Nintendo account. Up for grabs is a Splatoon 3 pin as well as Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom pin. Here's a look at both: Apart form...
Random Here's How Deep Cut Records Music For Splatoon 3
Wait, they're humans!?
The Splatoon series has always had a central Idol group for each game — Callie and Marie made up Splatoon's Squid Sisters, and Pearl and Marina made up Off the Hook for Splatoon 2. For Splatoon 3, we have Deep Cut, featuring Shiver, Frye, and Big Man — and now we know just how the music of this terrific trio is created...
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...
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...
February2023
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...
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...
Guide Splatoon 3: Fresh Season 2023 - Every New Weapon, Stage, And Feature
Fresh by name, fresh by nature
Kicking off on 1st March, Splatoon 3's Fresh Season looks like it has learned from everything that its predecessor, Chill Season 2022, did well and amped up the content even more. Chill Season introduced a whole host of new weapons and stages alongside the headline reveals of Big Run and X Battles, and there are new...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
January2023
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
December2022
Feature Why Is Splatoon So Popular In Japan?
Nintendo is squids in
It happened almost overnight. One day in May 2015, Splatoon merch appeared everywhere in Japan. Baby inklings dangled from kids’ backpacks. Squid-girl stickers adorned pencil cases. Convenience stores advertised raffles for figurines, coffee cups, and Splatoon-branded bags. This explosion of Splat-swag was perhaps more of a...
Soapbox Splatoon 3's Midnight Launch Felt A Bit Different
Veteran video game journalist James Mielke camps out
Ah, the venerable midnight launch. The once-expected tradition of camping out for midnight game launches — so timed as to technically adhere to official game street dates while still capitalising on gamer obsessions and enthusiasm — is, at least in New York City, on the verge of extinction...
Random The Splatoon 'Happy Holidays' Twitter Post Is Weirdly Un-Festive This Year
Splattin' around the Christmas tree
Think for a second about Nintendo's biggest games of 2022. There was Pokémon Legends: Arceus, Kirby and the Forgotten Land, Xenoblade Chronicles, Bayonetta and Splatoon 3, Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, the list goes on. It would make sense then, don't you think, for the
News Tricolor Turf War Will Have Its Own Selectable Game Mode In Splatoon 3's Next Splatfest
Finally!
Update [Wed 21st Dec, 2022 16:00 GMT]: With the official Tricolor announcement now made available in English, we have substituted out the original Japanese post with the one from @SplatoonNA and have made some tweaks to our wording to better reflect this new addition. All updated information can now be found in the article below...
News Nintendo Announces Splatoon 3 Turf War Tournament For December (North America)
Registration now open
We might not have got the Holiday-themed Splatfest that we have been dreaming of all year, but Nintendo is making sure to round out 2022 with an inky bang. Announced yesterday, one final Splatoon 3 tournament will take place on 30th December for those in North America. The tournament is officially organised under the watchful...
News Splatoon 3 Version 2.0.1 Is Now Available, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Download it today
It's been a busy week on the Nintendo week, with the company launching its third wave of DLC for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and also announcing an expansion pass for the upcoming Fire Emblem game. In case you missed it, Splatoon 3 also got another update. While we've already issued a PSA about the "first big run event", it seems the...
PSA Splatoon 3's First Big Run Event Kicks Off Today (North America)
Defend Wahoo World
The debut of Splatoon 3's new recurring event, Big Run, has felt like a long time coming, but today (9th December) the wait is finally over. Kicking off at 4pm PT (those of us in Europe will have to wait until the early hours of the morning on the 10th) those pesky Salmonids are heading for Wahoo World and it's up to us to stop...
News Splatoon 3 Is Yahoo! Japan's Most Searched Video Game Of 2022
Pokémon Legends: Arceus was runner-up
We've already heard a lot about the success of Splatoon 3 in Japan this year, and now it's taken out another award. The third entry in the popular team-based squid shooter has officially been crowned the top searched game in the Yahoo! Japan Search Awards. Yes, it's a thing. Yahoo! Japan shared multiple...
Guide Splatoon 3 Stages - Every New And Returning Turf War Map
Update: Drizzle Season 2023 stages added
Turf War battles in Splatoon 3 take some practice (trust us, based on our first few weeks of play, we know this to be true). While it may take a while to get to grips with the motion controls or ink consumption, one of the easiest things that you can do to improve your game is to get an understanding of the...
Guide Splatoon 3 Weapons List - Best Pick For Every Weapon Type
Update: Drizzle Season 2023 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...
Feature Our Verdict On Splatoon 3's Chill Season 2022 Update - New Stages, Weapons, And Modes
A splat in the right direction
Splatoon 3 came out back in September and we've been having a great time with it ever since. While the list of tweaks and additions in this threequel was long, and the mechanics have never been smoother, there were some out there (us included, to an extent) who felt that the series' third entry was good, but...
Random Splatoon 3 Players Are In Love With This Weird Little Guy
And so are we
The Splatoon 3 Plaza is experiencing somewhat of a trend lately, but no one really knows what it is — just that it's him. The "him" in question is, as the lead image implies, a strange little creature with no name, often just known as "animal" or "the animal", sometimes just as "he". He appears different in everyone's...
News Nintendo Switch Online's Missions And Rewards Scheme Adds Splatoon 3 Icons
Fresh!
It's December folks, and you know what that means: yes, it's time to start each morning with a cheap little chunk of chocolate from our advent calendars. Not only that though, but Nintendo has added a bunch of fresh icons to its 'Missions and Rewards' scheme for Nintendo Switch Online. This time, they're Splatoon 3 themed and will be...
November2022
News My Nintendo Store UK Adds New Splatoon 3 Stickers Reward
Stick it to the man
We are all gearing up for the release of Splatoon 3's Chill Season 2022 in but a few hours, and it looks like the UK's My Nintendo Store is getting in on the action by adding a new franchise-themed reward to its catalogue. From today, the store is offering the Splatoon 3 Sticker Set for 300 Platinum Points. This consists of...
News Splatoon 3's First Big Run Event Announced For Mid-December
The Chill Season hots up
We are but a few short days away from the release of Splatoon 3's Chill Season 2022 update on 1st December (or 30th November for America), and Nintendo has started to reveal when we can expect the season's events to kick off. While there is no word on anything Splatfest related as of yet, we do now know that Big Run - the...
News Splatoon 3 Adds Another Returning Stage For Salmon Run In Upcoming Season
Would you Bay-leve it
Ever since the announcement of Splatoon 3's Chill Season 2022 last week, the official @SplatoonNA Twitter account has been drip feeding us pieces of information on what we can expect to find come 1st December - it's like the game's pre-release all over again! While we were getting excited by the announcement of the newest...
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