Splatoon 3 returns with the latest and greatest of features, gameplay mechanics, and character customization. Find out what the Splatlands has in store for the newest iteration of the Splatoon series.

All New and Returning Features

All New and Improved Features

New and Improved Features

More options for player customization. Improved animations New Main Weapons: Tri-Stringer, Splatana Wiper, and Splatana Stamper New Special Weapons: Tacticooler, Wave Breaker, Crab Tank, and Reefslider New Sub Weapon: Angle Shooter New Gear Ability: Intensify Action Add gear abilities with Murch. Save your favorite gear set. New season catalogs every 3 months for 2 years. New moves: Super Jump, Squid Surge, and Squid Roll Ranked Battles replaced with Anarchy Battles. Tricolor Turf War available during Splatfests. X Battle and League Battle coming soon. Five new stages Battle replays available at Lobby Terminal. Test Range available while queueing. Deep Cut Trio debut Decorate your locker at the Locker Room. Tableturf Battle New King Salmonid Cohozuna New Boss Salmonids: Fish Stick, Flipper Flopper, Slammin' Lid, and Big Shot

All Returning Features

All Returning Features
Story Mode Recon Mode Salmon Run Turf Wars All previous weapons return.

New Customization Features

Player Customization

Splatoon's colorful and loud aesthetic comes through once again for the third game in the series. And it looks like player customization is at its all time high.

Character Creation Guide

Fleshed-Out Character Creator

The reveal trailer for Splatoon 3 appears to walk us through the main character creator process for Splatoon 3. Details that can be tweaked appear to include details such as physical stature, skin tone, eye color, hair, and leg-wear.

That's not all! Not only do you get to customize your playable character, it looks like you can even customize your companion, Little Buddy, too! We're sure that this is just a taste of the character customization available in Splatoon 3.

Many Outfits to be Expected

It's not enough to look good, you've got to dress good, too! Thankfully it looks like a large selection of brands and styles will be offered in Splatoon 3. Dress to impress with all the different outfits available.

Includes Player Nameplate Customization

A new addition spotted from the April 22 trailer is nameplate customization before entering a Turf War. Looks like players will have a chance to show off their style, not just in-battle, but pre-battle too!

Improved Animations

Splatoon 3 matches its grungy aesthetic with improved animations that fill each character with personality! The way that characters move and express themselves through their body language has been refined making Splatoon 3's inklings and octolings some of the most expressive thus far.

New Weapon Features

New Main Weapons

Tri-Stringer

The Tri-Stringer is a bow-like weapon that inks surfaces and splats opponents in three different directions. It can be fired both horizontally and vertically.

Splatana Wiper

Ink surfaces with the Splatana Wiper by swinging it around. Charge it for a bit then release it to ink surfaces from a distance. It can also be used to splat opponents nearby!

Splatana Stamper

The Splatana Stamper is a chainsaw-looking weapon adorned with little stamps around the edges. It's considered as a heavyweight weapon that can deal a lot of damage.

All New and Returning Weapons

Purchase Weapons with Sheldon Licenses

You can purchase weapons from Sheldon in exchange for Sheldon Licenses. These licenses can be obtained by leveling up through battles or by constantly using the same weapons.

If you want to get a new weapon without having to worry about your rank, you can use 3 Sheldon Licenses instead of one so you can get the weapon right away.

New Special Weapons

Tacticooler

The Tacticooler dispenses drinks that will increase you and your team's speed momentarily.

Wave Breaker

The Wave Breaker is a device that sends waves that can splat opponents around an area. Avoid the waves by timing your jump.

Crab Tank

The Crab Tank is an armored vehicle with a superior inkpower. It doesn't have a long range but it can deal a devastating blow to anyone who gets near it as it's inking turf.

Its back is vulnerable to enemy attacks, but you can shift into mobile mode with ZL to protect yourself.

Reefslider

The Reefslider is a shark-shaped float that you can use to charge at enemies and give them a good splat.

All Specials: How to Use Special Weapons

New Sub Weapon

A new sub weapon called the Angle Shooter is inkoming! When used, it fires a straight line that bounces off walls and splats enemies that take a direct hit.

All Sub Weapons and Their Effects

New Gear Features

New Gear Abilities

Gear Ability	Effect
Intensify Action	Makes Squid Rolls and Squid Surges easier to do and steadies your aim when firing after jumping.

A new gear ability is also coming to Splatoon 3. Intensify Action has replaced 'Main Power Up' from the previous games.

All Gear Abilities and Effects

Add Gear Abilities with Murch

You can now add abilities to your favorite gear with the help of Murch. Not much is known about this mechanic but in the Nintendo Direct, it says 45 Ability Chunks are needed.

Save Your Favorite Gear Set

You can save your favorite gear set as your freshest fits so you can change in a flash! This can also be done by scanning a Splatoon amiibo on the amiibo platform in Splatsville.

amiibo Compatibility Guide

Season Catalog

Stay fresh with the trendiest goods and gear of the season. Redeem Catalog Points toward a rotating selection of gear, Splashtags, and more.

Following the game's launch, a new catalog will be released every 3 months for the next 2 years so be sure to get everything you see in each catalog.

New Battle Features

New Slick Moves

Super Jump

In Splatoon 3, you can do a Super Jump that will let you choose your landing spot with greater precision when launching into a stage.

Squid Surge

Scale walls faster by charging up ink and blasting yourself upward. You can even take down enemies by surprise using this move.

Squid Surge Guide

Squid Roll

Jump in the opposite direction while swimming in ink to keep your opponent's guessing. Watch yourself glow and slightly repel ink from your opponents when you do this slick move!

Squid Roll Guide

Anarchy Battles

Ranked Battles have been replaced with Anarchy Battles in Splatoon 3. It has two game modes - Open or Series. Check out the summary of the two game modes below!

Anarchy Battle Game Modes

Open	Series
・Play solo or with friends ・Opponents' ranks are determined by the lowest ranking player in the group ・Earn less points	・Play solo ・Compete with opponents with similar raink ・You can play with the same team again after a battle ・Ends after 5 wins or 3 losses ・Earn more rank points as you rank up

Tricolor Turf War

Tricolor Turf War is a 4v2v2 Turf War Battle recently added in Splatoon 3. It is exclusively available during the second half of the Splatfest.

Its mechanics work just like regular Splatfest battles, only this time, there are 3 teams fighting in a single match.

Four members of the team currently in first place will start at the center of the arena while two players each from the opposing teams will try to take them down from opposite sides.

Tricolor Turf War Guide

X Battle and League Battle Coming Soon

Though the dates haven't been specified, X Battle and League Battle are planned for future updates. X Battle is unlocked after attaining an extremely high rank in Anarchy Battle. In League Battles, players can compete every two hours in teams based on their Anarchy Battle results.

Five New Stages

There are at least five new stages that are confirmed in Splatoon 3. These stages will surely be a refreshing experience to veteran players of Splatoon.

Eeltail Alley	Hagglefish Market
Mincemeat Metalworks	Scorch Gorge
Undertow Spillway

All New and Returning Stages

Battle Replays

Replaying old battles is now possible in Splatoon 3. The Battle Replay function can be accessed through the Lobby Terminal in the Battle Lobby.

With this new feature, you can fast-forward or skip to a certain part of the battle. You can even swap to another player's view and post the video online!

Use the Test Range While Queueing

The Test Range is now available while queueing. Here, you can try out new weapons on the target dummies!

New Lobby and Plaza Features

The Deep Cut Trio

The Deep Cut Trio makes their debut in Splatoon 3. These idols host the Anarchy Splatcast and provide information on battle stages currently available, as well as other news bulletins.

The Locker Room

In Splatoon 3, you can decorate your own locker in the locker room. You can also view the lockers of players you've recently played with.

Shop for stickers and other items at Hotlantis to give your locker a fresh look!

Tableturf Battle

Tableturf Battle is a card game where two players compete to see who can ink the most 2D table turf.

There are over 150 cards to collect in the minigame so pick out which ones suit your playstyle the best and build your very own deck!

New Salmon Run Features

New King Salmonid (Cohozuna)

King Salmonid Cohozuna was also announced during the Splatoon 3 Nintendo Direct. This huge salmonid sometimes wreaks havoc in the arena just before you finish a Salmon Run.

Shoot it with Golden Eggs to wilt down its health.

New Boss Salmonids

Fish Stick

Fish Stick is a pillar with a few number of smallfries flying around at the top. These smallfries rain ink that covers the area surrounding Fish Stick.

Ink one side of the Fish Stick and climb on top to be able to take down the smallfries.

Flipper Flopper

Flipper Flopper shoots a ring of ink at players and when it lands on the ground, it covers the entire area of the circle. It will then splat anyone caught in the circle.

To take down Flipper Flopper, other team members need to cover the circle with player ink so when it flops down, its armor breaks. Splat it with ink afterward to defeat it.

Slammin' Lid

The Slammin' Lid creates a barrier that protects Salmonids on the ground. It will try to crush any player that gets close to it so approach with caution.

Big Shot

Big Shot shoots heavy projectiles from a distance. When they land, it creates a shockwave that can splat players.

Returning Mechanics and Features

Returning Mechanics and Features
Story Mode Recon Mode Salmon Run Turf Wars All Previous Weapons Return

Story Mode

Single-player campaign fans rejoice! Splatoon 3 is set to feature a Story Mode called Return of the Mammalians. Players get to Join Agent 3 in a fight against the Octarians as you discover the secrets of Alterna and the Fuzzy Ooze. We can't wait to learn more about the story Splatoon 3 has to share.

Recon Mode

Recon Mode is still available in Splatoon 3. In this mode, you can freely explore the many different stages in the game without any interruption. You can even come up with strategies to help you win Turf War battles more!

Salmon Run

The popular co-op mode Salmon Run has been confirmed to return to Splatoon 3! Many fans have declared Salmon Run as one of their favorite game modes of Splatoon 2 and seeing the new twists they'll have for Splatoon 3 is one to watch out for.

Turf Wars

Of course, it wouldn't be a Splatoon game if it didn't feature the fast-paced third-person ink-shooting action it has come to be known for. Turf Wars will have two teams race against the clock to mark their territory and make the biggest, inkiest mess possible!

All Previous Weapons Return

In addition to the many new weapons set to make their debut in Splatoon 3, it has been confirmed that all basic weapons will also make their return! This is sure to provide a variety of play styles for diverse team compositions.

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