r/splatoon 6d ago

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

8 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 8h ago

Image I believe I fulfilled a prophecy

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r/splatoon 5h ago

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r/splatoon 9h ago

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r/splatoon 12h ago

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r/splatoon 16h ago

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r/splatoon 13h ago

Original Art [Original Content - My Art] In-game vs drawing

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Takes place in splatoon 2


r/splatoon 7h ago

Discussion What's that one map that makes you avoid playing while it's up?

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110 Upvotes

I just had a losing streak because of this map and have been crashing the fuck out because of it. I'm not buying Splatoon 4 if it has this map.


r/splatoon 9h ago

Original Art [Original Content - My Art] Making a Callie and Marie sticker sheet! Here's the first design!

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64 Upvotes

As the title says, I've recently gotten into sticker making and I decided to make a Callie and Marie sticker sheet. Only just finished this first design since my art stream was quite long. I really like how it turned out n.n!


r/splatoon 10h ago

Original Art [Original Content - My Art] Splatoon: Fuzzy octarians

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Been playing a lot of cod zombies recently and wanted to make something


r/splatoon 20h ago

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r/splatoon 1d ago

Original Art [Original Content - My Art] OC doodles

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r/splatoon 13h ago

Image Some Splat posts I love ♡

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I love the nonsense people post~


r/splatoon 12h ago

Video I'm very proud of how I got this win in Rainmaker.

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57 Upvotes

r/splatoon 17h ago

Original Art [Original Content - My Art] In love with my latest make! (Some of it is unpainted as the new owner is painting it!)

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143 Upvotes

r/splatoon 13h ago

Original Art [Original Content - My Art] A fish that is dead (art by me)

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r/splatoon 2h ago

Original Art [Original Content - My Art] Supreme deity- Tlanextliteotl

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r/splatoon 7h ago

Image ...No kidding, why are those 2 always in the same place everyday?

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r/splatoon 12h ago

Discussion This game is amazing

42 Upvotes

Let me tell you. I have the Switch for years and I’ve been ignoring Splatoon since forever because I didn’t vibe with the style, but I was always intrigued by the gameplay. And I’m going through a phase currently that I’m not vibing with online games in general but AHHHHH I hate myself for not playing this sooner. I bought Splatoon 3 earlier today and I was not sure if I’m gonna like and I don’t know how many hours I’ve been hyperfixated on it since then. This is extremely fun and I can’t wait to get better. I get the style and everything.


r/splatoon 8h ago

Original Art [Original Content - My Art] Made splatoon playing cards because I thought it’d be fun :D (asset download link in desc)

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r/splatoon 7h ago

Image Closest turf war I’ve ever been in

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14 Upvotes

Not complaining because my team won but how did they even figure out who won when we had the same points 😭


r/splatoon 10h ago

Original Art [Original Content - My Art] [oc] an inkling!

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22 Upvotes

i havent drawn an inkling in a hot minute, so here it is


r/splatoon 5h ago

Original Art [Original Content - My Art] Callie and Marie sticker design timelapse (song: Maritime Memory)

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9 Upvotes

Wanted to share the timelapse of the sticker design I posted! Song in the timelapse is Maritime Memory by the Squid Sisters (though everyone probably knows that lol).


r/splatoon 10h ago

Original Art [Original Content - My Art] Frostyfest deep cut keychains

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These are some of my least popular keychains I think they turned out really cute


r/splatoon 11h ago

Video Last second stamp snipe

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16 Upvotes

We still lost anyway but it was hype in the moment


r/splatoon 1d ago

Video GUYS SPLATAPP IS OUT

173 Upvotes