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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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Will There Be DLC?

Large-Scale DLC Planned for the Future

Large Scale Paid DLC

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!

Previous DLC Release Schedule

Splatoon 2's paid DLC was released a whole year after the release of the base game.

Title Release Date
Splatoon 2
Splatoon 2 (Base Game)		 July 17, 2017
Octo Expansion
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.

DLC Speculations and Predictions

New Story Mode Campaign

Octo Expansion Screenshot

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!

New Areas/Maps

Octo Expansion Screenshot

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.

DLC Exclusive Weapons and Gear

Octo Expansion Screenshot_3

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.

New Playable Characters/Species

Octo Expansion - Agent 8

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.

Free Post-Launch Updates

Free Updates to Release Every 3 Months

Splatoon 3 - X Battle and League Battle Update
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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