Splatoon 3 was released on September 9, 2022, and is now available on the Nintendo Switch. Read on to see its release date and time, including a countdown to when Splatoon 3 comes and where you can get the game!
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Splatoon 3 is now available to play in all regions and all servers are currently active as well, allowing you to enjoy online play. The game was officially released on September 9, 2022!
Like the majority of Nintendo Switch exclusives, Splatoon 3 released at midnight local time. The game was available to play as soon as the clock hit midnight on September 9th in your time zone. Players in eastern time zones were able to start playing earlier than those in western time zones.
Note that changing the time zone on your system or console does not affect the release of the game! Release time will depend on the region of the store the game was purchased from.
Players with accounts from regions near the top of the following list can play the game earlier than those near the bottom.
| Region | Time Zone | Hours Behind |
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| New Zealand | UTC+13 | - |
| Australian East Coast | UTC+10 | 3 |
| Japan | UTC+9 | 4 |
| Australian West Coast | UTC+8 | 5 |
| Philippines | UTC+8 | 5 |
| South Africa | UTC+2 | 11 |
| United Kingdom | UTC+0 | 13 |
| Brazil | UTC-3 | 16 |
| US East Coast | UTC-5 | 18 |
| US West Coast | UTC-8 | 21 |
Before the official release of Splatoon 3, you could pre-order the game from the Nintendo eShop and select stores, so you can play it immediately on September 9th. Some retailers even offered special pre-oder bonuses when pre-ordering from their store.
Pre-order Bonus Guide: Where to Pre-order
A Demo version for Splatoon 3 entitled Splatfest World Premiere was available to download on the Nintendo eShop. An online event took place on August 27 where everyone could participate and play the brand new Splatfest battles.
Demo Guide
Splatfest World Premiere Date and Time
The release date for Splatoon 3 was officially announced alongside a gameplay trailer on April 22nd, 2022. The gameplay trailer featured a fast-paced round of Turf Wars, presented a new map, and showcased several new weapons including the Tri-Stringer!
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| Release Date: | September 9th, 2022 |
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| Where to Buy: | Nintendo Switch Store Amazon |
Splatoon 3 is the lastest entry to the third-person ink-filled shooter series. The game will be released on September 9th, 2022, exclusively on the Nintendo Switch family of systems.
Engage in Turf Wars, 4-on-4 online battles where both sides stake their claim to territories the only way squids know how - high-octane ink combat! Splatoon 3 also features a Story Mode where Agent 3 will have to face off against the Octarians. Learn the secrets behind Alterna, the Fuzzy Ooze, and how they will lead into the "Return of the Mammalians.” The co-op mode Salmon Run also makes its return where you'll have to team up and fend off waves of dangerous Salmonid bosses!
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Available Platforms
Updated 9/10/2022
Splatoon 3 will be released exclusively for the Nintendo Switch on September 9, 2022!
Release Date Countdown
Updated 9/14/2022
Splatoon 3 will release on September 9, 2022. See more details on its release and a countdown to its release date!
Splatoon 3 Direct Summary
Updated 9/27/2022
The Splatoon 3 Direct will came out on August 10, 2022. See all the new features introduced in the direct!
Splatfest World Premiere Guide
Updated 8/31/2022
Splatfest World Premiere is a limited-time event available in the demo for Splatoon 3. Find out how to download the demo and all the contents included!
Pre-order Bonuses
Updated 9/7/2022
Several goodies are in store for those who are interested to pre-order Splatoon 3. Compare the different bonuses available in this guide!
Preload Guide
Updated 9/5/2022
Splatoon 3 is now available to preload. Learn how to prelaod the game from the Nintendo eshop, as well as other benefits!
Multiplayer Features
Updated 9/28/2022
Splatoon 3 will have several online and local multiplayer features available. See all the things you can do with other players in our guide!
New and Returning Features
Updated 9/11/2022
Splatoon 3 retains a lot of what fans loved from Splatoon 2 but also adds and improves on known features! Check out what's new!
amiibo Guide
Updated 10/11/2022
Learn how to scan amiibo at Splatsville and all the rewards you can claim!
Nintendo Treehouse Live Summary
Updated 8/26/2022
The Nintendo Treehouse: Live released on August 2022 showcased many of the upcoming features available in Splatoon 3. See a detailed summary in our guide!
Splatoon 3 Nintendo Switch OLED Model and Pro Controller
Updated 9/1/2022
A special edition Splatoon 3 NIntendo Switch OLED Model and Pro Controller are set to release in celebration of Splatoon 3. Learn its release date, price, pre-order guide and system features!
All Trailers and Gameplay Videos
Updated 9/1/2022
A number of trailers and gameplay videos have been released for Splatoon 3. Check them out to learn more about the inkoming game!
Splatoon 3 Review and Ratings
Updated 9/26/2022
Read our thoughts and opinions about Splatoon 3 in this review!
All Free Update Contents and Release Dates
Updated 9/5/2022
Check out all the free updates and contents coming to Splatoon 3!
SplatNet 3 Guide
Updated 10/5/2022
Check out where and when to download SplatNet 3!
Save Data Rewards and Benefits
Updated 10/3/2022
Check out the Rewards and Benefits from having a Splatoon 2 Save Data!
Will There Be DLC?
Updated 9/26/2022
Check out the possible DLCs coming to Splatoon 3!
Nintendo Server Maintenance
Updated 9/16/2022
See if Splatoon 3 is currently undergoing server maintenance and when Nintendo will get them back up!
Splatfest Results
Updated 9/26/2022
The most recent Splatfest has just finished and results are already in! Read on to learn who won the Splatfest.
Is Splatoon 3 the Last Game?
Updated 10/10/2022
Read our thoughts as to why Splatoon 3 is unlikely to be the last Splatoon game.
Splatoon 3 Sweepstakes Rewards?
Updated 10/10/2022
Read on to learn more about the My Nintendo Sweepstakes and the prizes you could get!
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