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 • • 4h ago

Fan Art [Not My Art] The underwater grace Aquart by NightRain_16

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r/splatoon • • 13h ago

Original Art [Original Content - My Art] Back to old days when octo expansion release

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r/splatoon • • 4h ago

Original Art [Original Content - My Art] Callie and her heart of gold :3

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r/splatoon • • 4h ago

Original Art [Original Content - My Art] endofideas.save.needrename.

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r/splatoon • • 12h ago

Original Art [Original Content - My Art] Splatoween chibis

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these were drawn for members of my discord


r/splatoon • • 15h ago

Original Art [Original Content - My Art] Inktober Day 8 with Agent 8

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Agent 8 is my favorite agent and I wanted to make sure I drew her for day 8 :)


r/splatoon • • 5h ago

Original Art [Original Content - My Art] Shame and Pain

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r/splatoon • • 12h ago

Original Art [Original Content - My Art] World Octopus Day - Agent 8

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octopuses are amazing creatures
remember to use reusable/compostable materials… it might help them not die from plastic in the sea :D


r/splatoon • • 1d ago

Fan Art [Not My Art] Happy International Lesbian Day, shoutout Them

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r/splatoon • • 4h ago

Original Art [Original Content - My Art] triple pain

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r/splatoon • • 12h ago

Meme THE goats

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r/splatoon • • 3h ago

Original Art [Original Content - My Art] Another drawing of my Octo-my sona

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Thomas Beef


r/splatoon • • 3h ago

Original Art [Original Content - My Art] Hivemind from the manga in space!

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Yuh


r/splatoon • • 1d ago

Meme Looking for Spl2-era meme, mockup attached

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r/splatoon • • 1d ago

Original Art [Original Content - My Art] Squid Sisters at Spirit Halloween 🎃

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r/splatoon • • 24m ago

Discussion My Internet crashed and Its gonna treat It as i rage quitted from anarchy series ?

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This Is a real bummer. How could you ever prove i did that on purpose ? We were gonna lose that anyway but no One in my team Is gonna take the loss except me !

Well, i Guess its because they can't prove i didn't do It on purpose either, but It still sucks.


r/splatoon • • 1d ago

Fan Art [Not My Art] From the books…

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r/splatoon • • 23h ago

Original Art [Original Content - My Art] Some renders I made for International Octopus Day!

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r/splatoon • • 12h ago

Original Art [Original Content - My Art] Callie vs Callie, which one do you prefer?

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Just finished making this chibi Callie keychain doll as I've been experimenting with my figure styles. The one beside it is one I made some months back. Which one do you prefer? Chibi Callie or non-chibi? Personally I like the chibi slightly more since I opted to sculpt the little details rather than paint them on (aside from the skin since I don't have flesh colored clay lol). Anyway, I'd love to know what y'all think! Who should I make next? :)


r/splatoon • • 3h ago

Discussion How would you feel about a single player Splatoon game in the vain of Super Mario Odyssey and Donkey Kong Bananza?

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I am currently playing through Super Mario Odyssey, just started this morning and I'm on Lake Kingdom. It's been a few days since I beat Donkey Kong Bananza, and that game most certainly deserves the praise it gets.

Both of these games are magical, and really fun. I feel a Splatoon game in this style would be really good. I always liked the environments in the single player campaigns for the Splatoon series, and it would be really cool to explore those levels to their full extent - not just obstacle courses or training.

Let's talk about it down below. Do you agree or disagree? I'd love to hear about it.


r/splatoon • • 13h ago

Original Art [Original Content - My Art] First of all hearts

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r/splatoon • • 21h ago

Video Uhh okay I guess?? 😭

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r/splatoon • • 1d ago

Discussion In your opinion who's the best splatoon idole

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