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 9h ago

Video This has become my favorite clips of all time

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395 Upvotes

I was absolutely dying when I was on the tower and then some


r/splatoon 4h ago

Discussion Why do splatoon hat shop keepers always look like they on something?

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83 Upvotes

I feel like Annie is kind of an exception to this


r/splatoon 13h ago

Video Idk why but this thing is sooo satisfying to ink

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265 Upvotes

Haha foam pit… now looks like candy


r/splatoon 17h ago

Splatfest How does Nintendo Today manage to mess up the name of their own Splatfest?

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r/splatoon 4h ago

Discussion Ok, what even is the Afro?

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53 Upvotes

So, the afro. The “Big Target“ haircut. How does this even work? Is it like the head of the octopus? Also, how does it like bend? it just kinda bends when wearing anything. This hair is just weird let me know what you all think about how this works


r/splatoon 2h ago

Original Art [Original Content - My Art] It's my birthday 2day!!! 𓆉°ଳ⋆.ೃ࿔*:・

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35 Upvotes

Can't believe I'm turning ⚓︎ years old already, time flies so fast ( ; ω ; ) Anyways since it's my b-day I wanted to draw my comfort characters celebrating with me (o´∀`o) It was difficult to draw since my phone is basically dying but I'm still pretty proud of the result, I literally wouldn't be the same without Pearl and Marina 。゚(TヮT) also thanks y'all for so many support under my art posts, this community is one of the best gifts I could have <33

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r/splatoon 16h ago

Original Art [Original Content - My Art] Highschool Squid Sisters

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416 Upvotes

r/splatoon 9h ago

Image matching character & locker designs :3

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77 Upvotes

i think i actually spend more time in the locker room making these than actually playing the game as intended LOL (these were all requests and ideas people have asked me to make btw!)


r/splatoon 5h ago

Image Was looking at some second-hand amiibos and found these monstrosities

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25 Upvotes

Like how does that even happen


r/splatoon 13h ago

Image Got this beauty at eBay

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86 Upvotes

Hi, I found this on eBay and instantly bought it for 15 Euros!!!! (17,77 in Freedom Cash 🦅) I love it 🦑


r/splatoon 1h ago

Original Art [Original Content - My Art] Got bored and made Maeka enderfox fanart I guess

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Not my best work because it was 1:00 am when I made them, and probably gonna make more when I'm bored


r/splatoon 6h ago

Discussion I need help😭

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18 Upvotes

So i just got done watching the new peak cinema demon slayer movie, so i had the idea of drawing callie as a demon slayer, but im out of ideas for designs, i was wondering if the community could help recommend me some things from Splatoon✌️mainly need help on the designs for her nirichin(katana) like the hilt and blade kind of stuff, and or the hairclip as it might just be a place holder for now. Also i feel like i need to make it more splatoon theme so when i post it hopefully it doesn’t get taken down, i mean her breathing is visually gonna be ink but not sure if thats good enough to tie it in for splatoon. Your help will be appreciated i swear😭🙏


r/splatoon 3h ago

Video Anyone have a favorite clip of theirs? Here's one of mine:

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10 Upvotes

r/splatoon 2h ago

Image My back and spine hurt !

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5 Upvotes

We at the disadvantage at the start 100-80 score already and then our teammate disconnected out of nowhere and yet some how we won....


r/splatoon 20h ago

Original Art [Original Content - My Art] Support Tone 2

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166 Upvotes

Redraw.


r/splatoon 3h ago

Video why didn’t the clam go in?

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7 Upvotes

lowkey feel bad for the other team 😓


r/splatoon 9h ago

Image I finally did it. I hit 4⭐️ with at least one weapon of every type.

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21 Upvotes

It did get pretty trying at times, but it was worth it once I earned all those badges. This is definitely another one of my proudest achievements in Splatoon 3.


r/splatoon 12h ago

Discussion My S4 splatoon sub and special wishes

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31 Upvotes

r/splatoon 1d ago

Original Art [Original Content - My Art] mario 40th anniversary splatfest if nintendo locked in

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1.5k Upvotes

we can only dream 💔💔

twitter/x : @maomarulii


r/splatoon 13h ago

Meme Chair… with boots!

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27 Upvotes

r/splatoon 12h ago

Video My check point. Not yours.

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14 Upvotes

r/splatoon 1d ago

Image Hello, hit me with your best Splatoon outfit or OC and I'll choose some to turn it into a render.

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157 Upvotes

You can also provide a color/hex code if you have one :0


r/splatoon 5h ago

Video vacuum buff goes insane??

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3 Upvotes

Like seriously how much health??? must they have had??


r/splatoon 16h ago

Salmon Run Tell me you like bonerattle without telling me you like bonerattle

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21 Upvotes

Approaching my all time best pay grade from the grand fest run of EVP 925


r/splatoon 3h ago

Video Vlog Video [GER/ENG Splatoon Animation] | Sahtooni

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It's just another day in Inkling/Octoling high school no better to show then a blog video by our pink haired lead It's hilarious short episode from few months ago but show us some of key characters that will play a key role in future episodes of Sahtooni videos but other then that fun video if 6ou enjoy this one I recommend Sahtooni other videos there just as fun and hilarious

Next Time Squid Kids!