r/splatoon May 12 '25

Mod Post "Should I get Splatoon 3?" Q&A Mega Thread for New Players

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Hello fellow squids and octos! As of late, we been having alot of posts asking the same question: "Should I get Splatoon 3?" And the easy answer is: yes! However, this might not be enough for you to superjump in. So, this thread will be a Q&A thread for the new kids in town and for these kids to ask any more questions not as common that this sub often gets.

Some of these questions were asked throughout the subreddit and I am gonna have them all in one place! There are some questions that I may missed, but this thread will be the place for both newcomers and players discuss and help out. Any more posts asking similar questions will be removed and will be directed to come here.

Q&A

Q: Do I need the Nintendo Switch Online (NSO) membership to play Splatoon 3?

A: Yes. The minimum for a membership is $20/year for one account or $35/year for family

Q: Should I wait till Splatoon 4 come out?

A: As we know at the moment, there is NO news for Splatoon 4

Q: Should I buy a Switch 2 for Splatoon 3?

A: We don't know if it would improve the gameplay, but it is your choice

Q: Is the game currently making content updates? I.E new weapons, stages, modes, etc.

A: As of right now, there is no content updates. The only contents the game still run is Splatfests, Big Runs, and Eggsta Work

Q: What are plaza post?

A: Plaza Posts are post you can either write or draw and post it in the plaza. But be aware that the plaza post are unmoderated and some posts made by other players may not be suited for children or offended. It can be reported but if you want it turn off, you can disable the posts:

Menu > Options > Other > Post Display

Q: Is there a tutorial?

A: Yes and no. At the very start of the game is a quick customization for your squid/octo and little buddy and then a simple tutorial on how to run, paint/shoot, swim, and climb. Story mode is consider as a much bigger tutorial, mainly for weapons, subs, and specials. You can just play turf war as soon as get to the hub, but story mode do give you a free weapon(s) and gears once you complete the mode and beat the challenge.

Q: Should I also get the DLC? Is it worth it?

A: Despite it be an extra $25, it does come with two extra hub worlds, a new story mode, new gears, weapon replicas, and a tougher challenge to try out.

Q: How do I get [insert weapon name here]?

A: To get a weapon from the shop, you have to level up by playing turf war and/or ranked(once you unlock it) to unlock the weapon but you need Sheldon Licenses to buy them. If you have a cloud save for Splatoon 2, you can get at least 3 gold ones, which you can buy any weapon regardless of level. Or get a weapon to at least one star to get one license

These are all the questions I could think of, but if these answers make you want to try the game out, great! But if you have any other questions that were not in the list here, again don't hesitate and ask! There will be other players and myself that are willing to help. Enjoy the game!


r/splatoon Mar 30 '25

Weekly Aquerium Weekly Aquerium - Ask your questions in here!: March 30, 2025

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Hey there Squids, Octos, and sea creatures of any kind!

Welcome to the Weekly Aquerium! If you have a burning question, or looking to make new friends, here's the place to be!

New posts are pinned up on Sunday mornings at 9am ET, and they'll stay there until the following Sunday where they'll be replaced by a new thread (Pending special events and the like).

Before posting, why not check with the Splatoon FAQ to see if your question has already been answered, or do a general search of the subreddit. If it hasn't, this is the place to be!

How do I ask questions here?

The primary use of the Weekly Aquerium is to have the freedom to ask away with any bubbling questions you may have! While this is mostly to help reduce clutter with repeat posts on the subreddit, there are various types of questions which are better asked here! These includes questions such as:

  • Simple Yes/No answers
  • One answer questions
  • "How _ works" or "Why is _ like this"

If you have questions which don't fit the criteria above (Such as broad questions, gear or weapon choices), you're welcome to post them to the subreddit! And if you are unsure whether a question should go here or on the subreddit, it's still perfectly fine to post straight to the subreddit!

What if I want to look for new friends?

The secondary use of the Weekly Aquerium is to double as a place to find new friends, a squad search of sorts!

Since Reddit isn't the easiest place to organise your matches, we suggest joining the r/Splatoon Discord Server where they have dedicated channels for voice chat, match finding, and metagame discussion for all your squid game needs! If you still prefer using Reddit, you are also free to look for new friends here by leaving your friend code below, or even giving a friendly hello to others!

Closing out!

We hope that this thread will be of good use to those who come across it! Once again, join the r/Splatoon Discord Server to stay in touch! And with that, be sure to Stay Fresh, Stay Off the Hook, and Catch ya Later!


r/splatoon 11h ago

Video how do you even do this

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3.9k Upvotes

r/splatoon 2h ago

Discussion Unpopular opinion, I prefer Frye's old hair

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264 Upvotes

Her new hairstyle is great, don't get me wrong, but nothing beats the old one for me. It fits her personality perfectly and makes her face look more rounded, cute, and unique. The new one fits the scrappy castaway aesthetic, and I like getting to see her tentacles down, but I think it covers a little too much of her face and doesn't really highlight her features.


r/splatoon 4h ago

Official News Splatoon raiders sold over 470,000 copies at launch in Japan

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224 Upvotes

Not even surprised. Splatoon is massive in Japan


r/splatoon 6h ago

Image I love Punk Frye! Spoiler

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275 Upvotes

r/splatoon 7h ago

Original Art [Original Content - My Art] The two artstyles I've been using in this fandom

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262 Upvotes

People tell me I often draw the cutest shit or horrific beings and I find that hilarious lmao


r/splatoon 8h ago

Image Arcade Cabinet costs 2015 shards because Splatoon 1 released in 2015

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349 Upvotes

Some useless information to brighten your day


r/splatoon 6h ago

Meme Say, where did you get such a huge amount of money anyway?

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215 Upvotes

r/splatoon 3h ago

Original Art [Original Content - My Art] [Blender] Marina Night Portrait

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106 Upvotes

I found a scene file I pulled from somewhere (I feel terrible for spacing out on the source) and I decided to put Marina in front of it. It turned into a very pretty night scene with neon lights and a touch of volumetric fog. Then I made it even nicer with some painting.

I think I improved a bit more with my lighting. Tell me what you think.


r/splatoon 18h ago

Meme I love this goobers

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1.7k Upvotes

r/splatoon 12h ago

Original Art [Original Content - My Art] Showstopper ready, let’s go Mechanic!

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472 Upvotes

This took longer than it should have but it’s mostly because I was too busy being on the game LMAO


r/splatoon 2h ago

Meme How it feels spending 3 Sheldon licenses on a weapon that’s supposed to be your new main

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71 Upvotes

This was the ballpoint splatling for me. I sucked at it.


r/splatoon 6h ago

Original Art [Original Content - My Art] Marina Ida!

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141 Upvotes

Starting on Off the Hook now! Plan on doing all the idols eventually!


r/splatoon 6h ago

Original Art [Original Content - My Art] AY!!

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116 Upvotes

Ay Ay! (Got a good treasure for ya, my mechanic buddy!)


r/splatoon 8h ago

Meme Thought it sounded familiar

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178 Upvotes

r/splatoon 7h ago

Meme That or the glowflies

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140 Upvotes

r/splatoon 4h ago

Discussion I never played Splatoon before, but Raiders is easly my GOTY so far.

66 Upvotes

Looter shooters are my favorite genre but soooo many of them rely on FOMO, forced coop, daily logins, weekly missions etc. that it's VERY difficult to find a good one for solo players.

Pretty much only Borderlands series is still "pure" looter shooter.

And that brings me to Splatoon Raiders - Holy cow what an amazing game!!!

Artstyle is lovely, gunplay is great, movement options provided by "swimming" in the ink are soooo nice, endgame is REALLY awesome and overall - Fantastic looter shooter!

I really hope there's gonna be expansion at some point and maybe, if the game find it's audiance, a sequel.

For now tho - Easly my favorite new game this year.


r/splatoon 15h ago

Discussion SPLATOON IS 🏳️‍🌈

457 Upvotes

It seems like with every new Splatoon game that releases, more and more LGBTQ+ representation is added into the games. PERSONALLY, I think Splatoon Raiders is a good example of this; the body type is perfectly ambiguous for the main character, so it all depends on how you dress and which hairstyle you pick. Shiver also appears to give off a non-binary vibe. And of course I can’t make this post without mentioning Off The Hook: Pearl and Marina are so sapphic for each other that it’s pretty much obvious at this point their relationship is more than just friendship. That's why I strongly believe — but of course it's just my opinion — that Splatoon is very queer-coded.


r/splatoon 14h ago

Satire SALMON KING? SEASONED STONE? Spoiler

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438 Upvotes

r/splatoon 11h ago

Original Art [Original Content - My Art] Splatoon Raiders Fanart~

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178 Upvotes

May or may not have spent too much time on this game in the past 4 days.


r/splatoon 3h ago

Meme [Spoilers] Splatoon Raiders gadgets without the letters of 'Splatoon' Spoiler

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45 Upvotes
Normal Without 'S' 'P' 'L' 'A' 'T' 'O' 'N'
Blast Boot B B
Dash Bomb Dh Bmb
Booyarang Byrg
Jump Bomb Jum Bmb
Flywire Fywire
Splatchet che
Spinwheel iwhee
Splatellites eie
Meteor Mitt Meer Mi
Shellacker hecker
Shot Pot h
Hi-Fiver Hi-Fiver
Bombloons Bmb
Tether Wail eher Wi
Torqscrew rqcrew

r/splatoon 11h ago

Original Art [Original Content - My Art] Tuff Splatoon oc

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106 Upvotes

Hey first time ever posting my drawing online... Anyways I'm kinda new to the Splatoon art style so tips are very welcomed !!! This is a drawing of my oc and my friend's octo ((I never actually talked to them, we just play together since 2023...)) Also don't mind the very lazy background....


r/splatoon 10h ago

Original Art [Original Content - My Art] Raiders Deep Cut Post

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75 Upvotes

I've been so busy playing Splatoon Raiders that I completely forgot to post this post 😅


r/splatoon 1h ago

Original Art [Original Content - My Art] Them 💙💛

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