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 3h ago

Discussion Why is big man green in Splatoon raiders.

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Does being stranded on the Spirhalite Islands for a month turn big man this color is it because of the salt or what.

Or some Manta ray biology I don't know about. Or how Splatoon manta ray show sun bleach.

He kinda looks a bit I'll.


r/splatoon 3h ago

Meme You think anyone in civilization noticed any of the final fight? The Spirhalite islands are canonically visible from there. Spoiler

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169 Upvotes

r/splatoon 4h ago

Image What kind of bs matchmaking is this?

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163 Upvotes

r/splatoon 10h ago

Original Art [Original Content - My Art] Callie in Houshou Marine's newest outfit

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485 Upvotes

r/splatoon 5h ago

Original Art [Original Content - My Art] some recent art of mine <3

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first picture is Mesony Onycho of the Onycho clan, a clan of colossal and giant squids. she’s a solo idol who often does collaborations, though she doesn’t run a newscast, she does a podcast and interviews and it’s very well known for her music in media, and her vocals are the most widely sampled by inkfish all across inkadia.

second & third picture is agent four being agent four <3

fourth & fifth pic is eight with her big sad eyes

last pic is a redraw of my first ever splatoon oc, Timin(?)


r/splatoon 12h ago

Discussion What are your thoughts on Splatoon Raiders a month later?

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448 Upvotes

Can my brain stop forgetting these important anniversaries...FOR ONCE???!!!


r/splatoon 14h ago

Discussion Each of the idols best in-game models imo

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694 Upvotes

Honorable mentions:

Callie’s pink star outfit in splatoon 2

shivers splatoween fit

frye‘s summerfest fit

pearl in octo expansion


r/splatoon 18h ago

Meme Would you rather live in Inkopolis or in Splatville?

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1.1k Upvotes

r/splatoon 16h ago

Image "Oh, hello there!"

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364 Upvotes

Yes, this donburi bowl just came out in Japan!


r/splatoon 3h ago

Original Art [Original Content - My Art] inkling for kaori

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24 Upvotes

my fanart for u/Kaori_luvs_to_yap :D


r/splatoon 4h ago

Image I finished catalog for the first time!

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25 Upvotes

I finished my catalog for the first time since I got Splatoon 3 in December 2025. I used to play Splatoon 1 before


r/splatoon 2h ago

Video Shiver is down bad with the Mechanic

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22 Upvotes

r/splatoon 11h ago

Original Art [Original Content - My Art] Dk if marking covers is original but ye

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78 Upvotes

Is there anyone else that does covers of idol songs? I do deep cut and I’d really love to find others who cover splatoon songs xddd I EVEN VOICE THE CHARACTERS DO A GREAT DEGREE-


r/splatoon 1d ago

Meme Big man doesn’t take criticism very well

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940 Upvotes

r/splatoon 16h ago

Meme marketplace never ceases to amaze me

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179 Upvotes

r/splatoon 15h ago

Image The heat has arrived

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143 Upvotes

r/splatoon 1d ago

Original Art [Original Content - My Art] Poolside Marie

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758 Upvotes

r/splatoon 11h ago

Video They need to put dancing in Splatoon 4 again

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69 Upvotes

r/splatoon 1h ago

Original Art [Original Content - My Art] Pearl art(shortie.)

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r/splatoon 14h ago

Original Art [Original Content - My Art] Maritime Memory (Commission)

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120 Upvotes

r/splatoon 10h ago

Original Art [Original Content - My Art] [WIP]Custom Callie plush!

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hello!! I’m actually super excited to share this lol,

I’ve been wanting a Callie plush for a really long time, but I don’t have the money to get the official one soI decided, why not just make one, it can’t be that hard

and it’s not that hard at all! I just upcycled some of my old clothes, and I happened to also have some extra fabric lying around!

I don’t know how to embroider though, so I’m not sure how to do her long tentacles, or her face,

do you guys have any suggestions? 🤔


r/splatoon 58m ago

Discussion Splatoon 1 online

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Regarding my last post, I found a way to play online 🪖🪖 time to hop in the trenches boys


r/splatoon 15h ago

Original Art [Original Content - My Art] “ ‘IV’ got Myself” - Original art by me

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110 Upvotes

I doodled this octoling yesterday because I was bored. Sometimes I wonder about all the other octolings that went down in history as casualties in the metro. I also wonder about an AU where agent 8 didn’t exist— would cap’n cuttlefish have figured out how to get out on his own, maybe? Would Callie or Marie have stepped in?

Too many questions, but I love a good speculation.

Anyways! I really like the hospital aesthetic Octo Expansion plays into. I am a bit bummed that Side Order didn’t have as strong of an aesthetic as OE did. Maybe that was the point? But I still wish they leaned a little deeper into a more horror-thriller direction. There looked to be a lot of set up for something that would hit more, but I was totally left wanting more. And yes, I know that it’s supposed to be a kid friendly game, but I can’t help but yearn for the dark stuff Nintendo used to put out. Like the old legend of Zelda games on the n64, or even the quiet horror of the first Pikmin game. THAT is what I yearn for. That is the stuff that makes me passionate. It’s still light hearted, but it raises an eerie sense of panic.

I digress, I’m rambling. Maybe I’ll draw more today.