Splatoon 3 Now Available on Nintendo Switch

Written by Brandon Hofer on September 09, 2022

News: The newest entry in Nintendo’s popular Splatoon franchise is now available with some content fans have been requesting for a while.

Nintendo has now revealed that Splatoon 3 is now available for their portable platform. Splatoon 3 is a new sequel for both raw recruits and long-time players, and introduces new features and modes that have never been seen in a Splatoon game before while resurfacing fan-favorite modes that have been reinvented in distinct ways:

Some of the key features in the game include:

Ink With the Best of ’Em: Use your weapons to splash vivid ink all over the place. Coat your opponents to take them (temporarily) out and change into Swim Form to dive into your own ink color and zoom where you please – this slick move can take you up walls, through fences, and will even refill your ink tank. Plus, the newly added Squid Roll and Squid Surge moves will help you get even messier.

A Colorful Arsenal: All weapon types from previous games are back, along with some new ones. Flatten the competition with rollers, ink up close with the new (and sharp!) Splatana weapon type, stay hydrated with the new Tacticooler or turn the tide with an array of special abilities and more to discover.

Scorching Turf War Battles: This online multiplayer mode pits two teams of four players in a three-minute battle to cover the most ground with their ink color. All-new stages like Eeltail Alley, Scorch Gorge, Mincemeat Metalworks, and Undertow Spillway join several returning stages such as Museum d’Alfonsino, Hammerhead Bridge, and Mahi-Mahi Resort.

Square Off in Splatfest Events: Cast your vote from one of three sides and then gain clout for your Splatfest team in 4-v-4 Turf War battles and the new, colorfully chaotic Tricolor Turf War – a mode where three teams fight at the same time and the first-place team must defend itself in a unique 4-v-2-v-2 battle.

Anarchy Battles: This fresh mode will put your skills to the test. Lay your tentacles on the line and engage in wild battles to climb the ranks in objective-based matches to prove you’re the most seasoned squid around. Wanna take on a challenge solo? Select Anarchy Battle (Series). If you want to team up with friends, Anarchy Battle (Open) is the way to go.

Work Together in Salmon Run: Ink together with friends and fend off waves of dangerous (and now sometimes giant) Salmonid bosses in this freshly updated frantic four-player team mode that’s now always available to play.

Return of the Mammalians: Want to swim solo and familiarize yourself with the game? Join Agent 3 in a hairy fight against unruly Octarians and discover the secrets of Alterna and the Fuzzy Ooze in this completely new single-player Story Mode. Playing this mode will also prepare you for the chaos of multiplayer.

An Ocean of Drip: Show off your flashy fashion with new and expanded customization options and up your game by hitting up the shops of Splatsville. Don the latest outfits, celebrate with emotes, decorate your locker and stay current with the seasonal catalog. You can look forward to collecting items from the in-game Season 1 catalog now – each season lasts three months, so it won’t be long before something new surfaces. Additional free updates and large-scale paid DLC are also planned for the future.

Splatoon 3 is available now in Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch, the My Nintendo Store, and select retailers for a suggested retail price of $59.99. You can also pick up the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller Splatoon 3 Edition for $74.99 and a Splatoon 3 themed Nintendo Switch Carrying Case for $24.99. In addition, until Sept. 30 at 11:59 p.m. PT, players who have pre-ordered or purchased Splatoon 3 from Nintendo eShop or Nintendo.com can earn double My Nintendo Gold Points. That means it’s possible to earn up to 10% in Gold Points – which can then be used toward the next eligible digital game or DLC in Nintendo eShop or the My Nintendo Store.

Take a look at the launch trailer below and then tell us what you think. Will you be playing Splatoon 3?