Splatoon 3

The third installment of Nintendo's popular paint-style ink-slinging third-person shooter. Splatoon 3 gives players a whole new world to explore with an interesting singleplayer mode and all the multiplayer madness that players have come to know and love from the series.

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Third-Person Shooter
Released
September 9, 2022
ESRB
E10+ for Everyone 10+: Cartoon Violence
Developer(s)
Nintendo
Publisher(s)
Nintendo
Engine
phive
Multiplayer
Online Multiplayer

Enter 4-on-4* ink-slinging battles in this colorful action shooter packed with style and attitude. As a squid-like Inkling, quickly cover your surroundings (and opponents) in ink with wild weaponry and swim through your own color to sneak and splat. Dive into the fresh fun with family and friends and make waves as a team. Get splatted by an opponent? No sweat! The goal in Turf War is to cover the most ground, so respawn and jump back into the inky action.

Keep it current with rotating items, seasonal catalogs, and special events: Variety is the spice of an Inkling’s life, so check out shops daily for a changing array of gear that is as fashionable as it is functional. Timed events like Splatfests bring different types of chaotic competition and content updates add even more weapons and stages. Earn points to get in-game items from season-specific catalogs to dress up your own personal locker and show your style.

Use inky new abilities and weapons to compete, cooperate, or clear up the mystery of the Fuzzy Ooze: Dynamic new moves like the Squid Surge and Squid Roll will help you and your fellow Inklings cover more ground and avoid enemy ink. Take aim with the bow-like Stringer and get slash happy with sword-like Splatanas—these new weapon types join an arsenal of fresh special weapons and sub weapons, too. Work together to collect Golden Eggs and fend off brand-new swarms of invading Salmonids in the co-op Salmon Run mode. Tackle a solo adventure alongside a Smallfry companion to solve the mystery of the Fuzzy Ooze in the offline story mode.

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Splatoon 3: Splatanas Build Guide

While there are only two different Splatanas in the game right now, there are more than enough builds to go around for the newest weapon type.

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Splatoon 3: Brellas Build Guide

Brella's are the most defensive weapons in Splatoon 3, and here's how to use both the weapon type and select kits properly.

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Splatoon 3 Image Comparisons Show How Inkopolis Has Changed

A series of comparison images reveal how Inkopolis Plaza has evolved since Splatoon 1 in the new Splatoon 3 Expansion Pass.

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Splatoon 3 Is Adding Online Play to Tableturf Battle

As part of the upcoming Fresh Season update, Splatoon 3's Tableturf Battle mode gets a major addition in the form of online play.

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Splatoon 3 Reveals Detailed Look at New Map Coming With Upcoming Season

Splatoon 3 gives players a look at a brand-new map being added to the game with the release of Fresh Season in March.

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Splatoon 3 Side Order: Who is Agent 8?

Splatoon 3 is set to receive two DLC expansions this year, and its second wave, Side Order, will bring back fan-favorite protagonist Agent 8.

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Splatoon 3: Blasters Build Guide

Blast your way to victory with these best builds with the Blaster.

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Splatoon 3 Reveals Details About Second Big Run Event

Nintendo's third-person shooter Splatoon 3 reveals the details about its upcoming second Big Run event coming next month.

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Why the Return of the Kraken in Splatoon 3 is a Big Deal

A classic Special Weapon from the original Splatoon is returning in Splatoon 3: the Kraken is back on March 1 when Fresh Season kicks off.