Large-scale DLC is planned for Splatoon 3 in the near future, along with periodic free post-launch updates. Read on to find out if and when a DLC will release, what schedule it will have, and speculations and predictions on its contents.
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Large-Scale Paid DLC have also been confirmed, however no further details have been announced. We'll keep you up-to-date as more information gets revealed!
Splatoon 2's paid DLC was released a whole year after the release of the base game.
| Title | Release Date |
|---|---|
 Splatoon 2 (Base Game) |
July 17, 2017 |
 Octo Expansion (DLC) |
July 14, 2018 |
Based on this trend, we can expect to see a similar timetable for Splatoon 3's release schedule, with a possible September 2023 release date for its large-scale paid DLC.
Image from Octo Expansion
Octo Expansion was an entirely new campaign with its own storyline, expounding on Splatoon's already established lore. Splatoon 3's future DLC could be very similar, giving us a brand new story to sink our teeth into!
Image from Octo Expansion
Octo Expansion introduced us to an entirely new section of Splatoon 2's map, with a whole subway's worth of playable stages. Splatoon 3's DLC may receive a similar treatment, where the player can travel to a new part of the map, and access additional stages and game modes.
Image from Octo Expansion
At the tail end of Splatoon 2's lifespan, players were treated to a number of new weapons and gear.
Splatoon 3 will likely not make us wait too long for these updates, as new weapons and gear may be announced for each new catalog every three months.
Image of Agent 8 from Octo Expansion
Agent 8 was a newly playable Octoling in Octo Expansion.
Splatoon 3's future DLC could let players experience new playable characters like Agent 8, or a new species altogether, like how Octolings became playable after Octo Expansion.
In addition to the DLC content planned, it has been confirmed that Splatoon 3 will receive updates every 3 months for 2 years, with each update adding new in-game catalogs and weapons.
Additionally, X Battle and League Battle will be added to the game, providing players with more ways to compete.
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SplatNet 3 Guide
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Save Data Rewards and Benefits
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Will There Be DLC?
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Nintendo Server Maintenance
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Splatfest Results
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Is Splatoon 3 the Last Game?
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