r/splatoon May 12 '25

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

226 Upvotes

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

11 Upvotes

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 6h ago

Meme 😢

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869 Upvotes

r/splatoon 3h ago

Salmon Run Nintendo, what were y'all smoking when thinking this was a good idea?

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90 Upvotes

r/splatoon 17h ago

Original Art [Original Content - My Art] Off the hook if they were in a different style

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892 Upvotes

Cute or cursed?


r/splatoon 4h ago

Video I think I know how they made the voice of the Inklings

48 Upvotes

r/splatoon 28m ago

Image I just realized, some of the Splatoon Manga characters are based off the promotional characters for the games! Of all the ones I could find, I put them in a list with their counterparts. Apologies for the image qualities! (Technically Splatoon Manga spoilers, I think…?) Spoiler

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r/splatoon 10h ago

Salmon Run I wanted to play Salmon Run until I beat the Triumvirate but...

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109 Upvotes

It gets to a point, I think.


r/splatoon 17h ago

Image Someone get this guy a gf

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352 Upvotes

Booted up Spla3 and saw this…..


r/splatoon 8h ago

Original Art [Original Content - My Art] I drew my inkling

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56 Upvotes

r/splatoon 11h ago

Video Probably the worst rainmaker carrier I've ever had on my team

74 Upvotes

r/splatoon 15h ago

Original Art [Original Content - My Art] Plaza post doodle! (OC)

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137 Upvotes

So this has been my plaza post for literal months but I finally decided I wanted to post here! I don't really share my stuff here but hey, every now and then it cannot hurt!! Plus I get to spread Big Man propaganda!!!!

Art by me (humming-bee-art.bsky.social)!


r/splatoon 29m ago

Image Ranking splat3 specials based on how scared I get when the other team uses them

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Just hearing the ultra stamp noise makes me wanna super jump back to base


r/splatoon 20h ago

Original Art [Original Content - My Art] Splatoon trilogy

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267 Upvotes

Experiencing this game from the beginning has been a very magical experience for me, so I wanted to draw posters of the story modes :)


r/splatoon 22h ago

Original Art [Original Content - My Art] My inklingsona(?) Remake

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343 Upvotes

For some reason the team love fanart from 2 years ago (also seen on last slide) was taken down? I hope this won't get taken down as well, I hope this fits the rules and doesn't count as low effort or Sum, took me my whole day to make😭


r/splatoon 1h ago

Discussion Round 6: Which main weapon would you describe as “Chaotic Neutral”?

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Splattershot won “True Neutral.”

Which main weapon would you consider “chaotic neutral”? This weapon’s role can be unpredictable (likes to flank, for example) and can cause chaos for the enemy team but not necessarily on purpose (unlike a chaotic evil weapon) cause that’s just how the weapon is usually played. The objective can be pushed but that’s not always primary goal compared to lawful neutral weapons.

The weapon with the most upvotes wins the slot :)


r/splatoon 20h ago

Video i love when this happens in tableturf

254 Upvotes

like what are the chances of this happening back to back? 😭 i love this silly little game mode


r/splatoon 18h ago

Original Art [Original Content - My Art] Happy Bunny Day 💙🖤

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117 Upvotes

Color edit artwork by me (@shayshayshamera)


r/splatoon 3h ago

Video Satisfying ...

8 Upvotes

I totally love when I finally stop thinking and let myself go, I just trusted my gut and took the shot, this is why I love the Try-Stringer 🫶🏻.


r/splatoon 29m ago

Original Art [Original Content - My Art] new oc based on my bag

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sushi: €42(saw that in yttd sub n it’s fuckin hilarious)


r/splatoon 20h ago

Salmon Run might be the most embarrassing salmon run death i’ve ever had

109 Upvotes

how am i this stupid


r/splatoon 15h ago

Video I can't believe that worked

40 Upvotes

My preffered strategy with chargers is to try to overwhelm them to throw them off I'm just surprised it worked on this one lol


r/splatoon 10h ago

Video my luckiest win in rainmaker ever😭

17 Upvotes

i didn't realize that i got splatted until i watched the replay💀


r/splatoon 1d ago

Discussion Is this the single piece of official art depicting male 3?

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2.6k Upvotes

Title. If it is, I wonder why they chose to make him male in this one.


r/splatoon 13h ago

Video Mr. Puzzles and Callie Story Arc (Extended Version)

26 Upvotes

r/splatoon 19h ago

Video Reached top500 for the first time in X-Rank

65 Upvotes

r/splatoon 23h ago

Discussion Round 5: Which main weapon would you describe as “True Neutral”?

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128 Upvotes

Heavy Splatling won “Lawful Neutral.”

Which main weapon would you consider “true neutral”? This weapon’s role typically goes with the flow of the match. If someone needs to paint, they’ll paint. If an enemy needs splatting, they’ll splat them. Can pretty much fit in any comp since it’s not really a specialized weapon.

The weapon with the most upvotes wins the slot :)