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Third-Person Shooter
Systems
Top Critic Avg: 83 /100 Critics Rec: 93%
Released
September 9, 2022
ESRB
E10+ for Everyone 10+: Cartoon Violence
Developer(s)
Nintendo
Publisher(s)
Nintendo

WHERE TO PLAY

DIGITAL
PHYSICAL

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.

Genre(s)
Third-Person Shooter
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Splatoon 3 Reveals Update 9.0.0 Patch Notes

Nintendo reveals the patch notes for Splatoon 3 update 9.0.0, introducing a range of new features and several fixes for gameplay balance issues.

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Splatoon 3 Shares New Song Featuring All the Idols for Grand Festival Splatfest

Splatoon 3 teases fans with a brand-new song that features all seven of the game's idols in preparation for the upcoming Grand Festival Splatfest.

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Splatoon 3 Reveals Starchy Food Splatfest Winner

The August 2024 Starchy Splatfest results are in, and one team claims an outright victory by 200 points over the second-place finisher.

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Team USA Olympic Medal Winner is a Big Splatoon Fan

A 2024 Olympian that's bringing home a medal for Team USA is revealed to be a big fan of the Splatoon ink shooter series.

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Tetris 99 is Crossing Over with Splatoon 3

Nintendo confirms a new Maximus Cup for Tetris 99 will release in just 2 weeks, with a special Splatoon 3 theme based on its Side Order DLC.

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Nintendo Vacates Splatoon 3 World Championship, Winners' Banner Changing

Nintendo issues an official notice regarding the winners of the Splatoon 3 World Championships, revoking the team's win and making update plans.

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Splatoon 3 Teases Final Splatfest

Nintendo releases a teaser trailer for the last Splatfest of Splatoon 3, which includes the themes and when it will take place.

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Splatoon 3 Reveals New Squid Sisters and Off the Hook Amiibo

Nintendo reveals a brand-new set of Splatoon 3-themed Amiibo based on the iconic Squid Sisters and Off the Hook idol groups.

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Splatoon 3 Announces August Splatfest Details

Some squids may still be cooling down, but Splatoon 3 is moving on, announcing a new Splatfest arriving in August 2024.

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Splatoon 3 Reveals Summer Nights Splatfest Winners

The Splatoon 3 Summer Nights Splatfest results are in, with one team claiming victory by exactly 100 points and continuing a seasonal pattern.

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Nintendo Fan Allegedly Sent Bomb Threats Because of Splatoon 3

The man accused of calling in 39 bomb threats to Nintendo events reportedly admits to the crimes, blaming them on Splatoon 3.

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Splatoon 3 Reveals Summer Nights Splatfest Details

With Splatoon 3's July 2024 Splatfest coming up, Nintendo reveals details about the Summer Nights Splatfest, including the theme, teams, and date.

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Rumor: Splatoon 4 May Be in Development

Following recent updates about Splatoon 3, a notable gaming insider says Splatoon 4 may currently be in development at Nintendo.

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According to some recent updates and research, Splatoon 3 could potentially be signaling the end of era sometime in the near future.

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Splatoon 3 Summer Nights Splatfest Adds Free Cosmetics and New Idol Looks

Splatoon 3 unveils its next Splatfest, bringing a summer theme with unique decorations, free gear, and different looks for the three idol groups.

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Splatoon 3 Reveals Two Sizzle Season Map Reworks

Splatoon 3 reveals that two maps are being removed from the game's rotation soon to change them, refreshing the game further for its next season.

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June 1 is Going to Be a Big Day for Splatoon 3

Splatoon 3 fans should mark June 1 in their calendars, as Nintendo reveals that the popular third-person shooter game will receive a major update.

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Splatoon 3 Reveals April 2024 Splatfest Contestants

Nintendo reveals the three contestants and topic of the April 2024 Splatoon 3 Splatfest event, which is also known as the Spring Fest.

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Splatoon 3 Reveals Results of Latest Splatfest

Nintendo reveals the results from the March 2024 Splatfest for Splatoon 3, which saw players team up and select which instrument they would play.