Edit this page Flying Inklings in Splatoon 3 / Sorry, we don't have accessible text for this image :( / Image credit: Nintendo
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Splatoon 3

Splatoon 3 is a third-person shooter in which Inklings and Octolings, anthropomorphic characters based on squids and octopi respectively, battle in "turf wars" using weapons that shoot colored ink. It is the third title in Nintendo's Splatoon series and introduced new character customizations, new weapons, and a new character species called the Mammalians.

Screenshots and images

Company and staff credits

Publisher
Nintendo logo 1975 / Image credit: Nintendo
Developer
Nintendo logo 1975 / Image credit: Nintendo EPD

Platform comparison

Platform Released Local Link/LAN Online Interfaces Target FPS Video Sound
Switch 9 September 2022
NA, Europe and Japan
1 player
2—10 players
2—10 players
 Motion control, standard 60 <=1080p Surround 5.1

Game details

Release dates
  • 9 September 2022:
    • Switch (NA, Europe and Japan)
Also known as
  • スプラトゥーン3 (official; Japanese)
Genres

Gameplay and content

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Splatoon 3's Salmon Run mode features enemies new to the series including the Fish Stick and King Salmonid. Salmon Run is a 4-player online co-op mode in which teams battle waves of Salmonids. Salmonids are a fish-like species and are the main antagonists in the Splatoon series.

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Splatoon 3 introduces weapons new to the series including the Tri-Stinger (a three-stringed bow) and the Ink Vac (an ink vacuum), as well as the Crab Tank, the Big Bubbler, and the Zipcaster. All basic weapons from previous Splatoon games return in Splatoon 3.

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Splatoon 3 features more extensive character customization options than previous games. Players can choose to play as an Inkling or an Octoling, and choose a body type rather than a gender.

Story, characters, and setting

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Splatoon 3 introduced a new species, the Mammalians, to the game universe.

Development and pre-release

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Nintendo announced Splatoon 3-themed special editions of the Nintendo Switch OLED Model console and the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller on 6th July 2022. These products featured Splatoon 3's blue and yellow branding.

References

  1. Sheridan, C. (2022, May 25). Everything we know so far about Splatoon 3. GamesRadar+. Future plc. https://www.gamesradar.com/splatoon-3-guide/.
  2. Nightingale, E. (2022, July 6). Nintendo announces limited edition Splatoon 3 Switch OLED. Eurogamer. https://www.eurogamer.net/nintendo-announces-limited-edition-splatoon-3-switch-oled.

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