r/splatoon • u/radio-octave • 2h ago
r/splatoon • u/Monisplats • May 12 '25
Mod Post "Should I get Splatoon 3?" Q&A Mega Thread for New Players
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 • u/AutoModerator • Mar 30 '25
Weekly Aquerium Weekly Aquerium - Ask your questions in here!: March 30, 2025
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 • u/iamhere7133 • 16h ago
Discussion Some random Splatoon Raiders nitpicks I have so far.
So Iāve made a lot of progress in the game and I feel confident in giving some random nitpicks. Overall Iād say Raiders is now my 2ND favourite Splatoon game behind Splatoon 2, but itās basically tied with Splatoon 1.
the salmonidās ink colour was still dark green. I know the yellow is probably more fitting and thereās likely some random lore reason why itās yellow but I just donāt like the shade of it (maybe thatās just me not liking yellow to start with).
I kinda wish we had more weapon classes. Specifically 3 come to mind. First two being the Boblobber and the Sloshing Machine, both weapons I feel would be thematically fitting considering what the weapons are commonly made of. (Especially considering one of the weapons have a literal lights nitrogen container attached, I donāt think a washing machine would be that weird to find). But most importantly, I feel like the Bamboozler shouldāve been in here. Considering how old the weapon is and the fact we have a literal tri stringer made of bamboo, I feel like this was a missed opportunity.
I wish Amiiboās had more skins behind them. Considering all the Splatoon amiiboās (minus the 3 raiders ones) all only work towards one outfit I felt was kinda lame. Maybe making it so 1 Splatoon 1 amiibo gets you a suit, 1 Splatoon 2 amiibo gets you a suit and 1 Splatoon 3 amiibo gets you a suit wouldāve been better.
I wish the sampler dungeons had more challenge behind them. What I mean by that is thereās barely any chance to lose in most of them considering you have infinite lives in most of them, I kinda wish there was at least some way to fail the dungeons.
Speaking of sampler dungeonsā¦I hate the blue compasses. Thatās it.
Final nitpickā¦IDK, I guess I want more levels? As is I feel like they definitely couldāve added more levels to this game without it needing to be a DLC or something.
r/splatoon • u/LemonPuffer • 11h ago
Image Someone wanted all the idols together so I whipped up this grandfest edit. NSFW
Enjoy ā¤ļø (Can usesm as profile/background image for personal use)
r/splatoon • u/Hime_Arikawa • 1d ago
Fan Art [Not My Art] Darlings in Dresses (Solardustbun)
Art I commissioned from Solardustbun on bsky! Originally started as Pearl not feeling beautiful compared to her girlfriends Eight and Marina, so they got her to dress up, and it evolved into all of them dressing up together lol.
Go commission them!! Solardustbun makes amazing art!!
https://bsky.app/profile/solardustbun.bsky.social/post/3muwxgeo3ps2w
r/splatoon • u/HowellNator • 4h ago
Discussion This is one track in the ost I feel is criminally underrated.
For context, it's the song that plays before entering After Alterna properly, aka the weapon select area. There's something about it that both feels soothing, yet so sad. It really does represent humanity, and their last place on earth to stay. Again, it really give the vibe of something to sleep/relax to, but still feel the inner feeling of the song.
r/splatoon • u/Skurxer • 12h ago
Original Art [Original Content - My Art] I finally got a game :D, also draving cuz needed
Ik I did research, It was objectively a waste of money to buy splat 2 at first rather and I should be getting splat 3 in the next couple months anyway (bday or xmas), I've been wanting a Splatoon game since 6 yrs old, I remember those times š. Finally (kind of) meeting the girl, the one, and only, Marie.
r/splatoon • u/kariiyoko • 19h ago
Original Art [Original Content - My Art] Callie
i draw callie every year, heres 2026!
r/splatoon • u/LemonPuffer • 14h ago
Image Some Idol Edits
Edited the Squid Sisters, Off The Hook & Deep cut in their grandfest outfits
Edit: can use as pfp or background idm
r/splatoon • u/OwlIsWatching • 9h ago
Fan Art [Not My Art] The Splat Gang Table (comm'd from @waipaii on Instagram)
My buddy got a manga panel redraw commission with our group's ink/octos and it is cool as hell š„
r/splatoon • u/Airanman109 • 11h ago
Original Art [Original Content - My Art] Frye Onaga and Niko Oneshot
r/splatoon • u/Friendly-Soft9806 • 6h ago
Image Protanium, a wii u online revival service, now supports splatfests on Splatoon 1!
r/splatoon • u/Mrbanana342 • 4h ago
Discussion Good news regarding the r/splatoonIRL subreddit!
We are officially reopen to the public! If I've done everything right (which I think I have), you can all post again!
r/splatoon • u/Zestyclose-Cell-9802 • 1h ago
Video Pain š«
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I was about to get the 3 wins I needed one more to move up to S+, but because of that disconnection, I ended up with 3 losses in Anarchy Battles (Series) š«
r/splatoon • u/und3dops • 47m ago
Original Art [Original Content - My Art] Something about OctoCoasters [SFM]
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family guy cutaway ahh
r/splatoon • u/1n-k0 • 10m ago
Video Clean mid-air shot, I must admit
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r/splatoon • u/Shayshayshamera • 20h ago
Original Art [Original Content - My Art] āØš Letās Groove Tonight šāØ
Artwork by me (@shayshayshamera)
r/splatoon • u/ItsJustJosiah • 8h ago
Video Was experimenting with new combos and I accidentally awakened a sleeper agentā¦
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r/splatoon • u/Desperate_Trainer_68 • 14h ago
Original Art [Original Content - My Art] [OC] my fuzzy octo OC Shanya trying on a new fit
r/splatoon • u/Soft_Bit_1508 • 23h ago
Original Art [Original Content - My Art] Shark Shiver
never drew a shark before :p
r/splatoon • u/Which_Ingenuity_2764 • 22h ago
Original Art [Original Content - My Art] I dont 'regret' this
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r/splatoon • u/Beginning_Novel2573 • 3h ago
Discussion Are the plushies machine washable?
I had to put all my all star idol plushies in a closet due to lack of shelf space, but now theyāre covered in dust and they all kinda just look dirty. Can I throw them in my washing machine or do I have to do some crazy stuff to get them looking nice. Iām sorta unclear what to do.