Ink up the Splatlands in Splatoon 3, a new entry in the Splatoon series!
Enter the Splatlands, a sun-scorched desert inhabited by battle-hardened Inklings and Octolings. Splatsville, the city of chaos, is the adrenaline-fueled heart of this dusty wasteland.

Even in this desolate environment, Turf War reigns supreme and battles rage in new stages located in the surrounding wilds. Dynamic new moves help these fighters dodge attacks and cover more ground, along with a new bow-shaped weapon to sling ink.

“Return of the Mammalians”
Take control of Agent 3 and fight against the evil Octarian army alongside the New Squidbeak Splatoon in Splatoon 3’s story mode. Discover the secrets of Alterna, the Fuzzy Ooze and how it connects to the mode’s theme, “Return of the Mammalians”.

Salmon Run Next Wave
The Salmonid are back, and they’ve got some new surprises in store for the Inklings and Octolings in the co-op mode: Salmon Run! Team up and fend off waves of dangerous Salmonid bosses in the next iteration of Salmon Run.
Splatoon 3 Official Trailer
Game details
- Release date: 9th September 2022
- Digital Download Size: 6GB Additional storage may be needed on your console for installation or software updates.
- Category: Action, Shooter
- Players: 1 – 8
- Play mode: Handheld mode, Tabletop mode, TV mode
- Publisher: Nintendo
Supported Play Modes

TV mode

Tabletop mode

Handheld mode
Software compatibility and play experience may differ on Nintendo Switch Lite. Additional accessories may be required (sold separately). See support for details.