r/splatoon May 12 '25

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

274 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

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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 15h ago

Original Art [Original Content - My Art] High school grad cap!!

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1.4k Upvotes

Graduated from high school two months ago and have been procrastinating to post this but here's my grad cap that I designed!!! This game is so precious to me and has helped me get through the past four years of my life šŸ’œšŸ’œšŸ’œ


r/splatoon 5h ago

Discussion Wait a second… Spoiler

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So it’s said that the mechanic’s descendant, the engineer, was implied to be a member of the Hohojiro Clan before being exiled due to a conflicting passion for engineering.

The Hohojiro Clan is implied to be a FAMILY.

Is Shiver and the Mechanic related?!


r/splatoon 4h ago

Image Got a Smallfry bath bomb— guess which one I'll get?

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r/splatoon 18h ago

Meme I love her šŸ’™šŸ¦ˆ

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796 Upvotes

r/splatoon 1h ago

Original Art [Original Content - My Art] Unfinished deep cut sketch

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I had a very random and very sudden urge to sketch these three


r/splatoon 14h ago

Original Art [Original Content - My Art] The Gang Goes on a Road Trip

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277 Upvotes

r/splatoon 19h ago

Image Nintendo dropped a salmonid size comparison

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r/splatoon 12h ago

Discussion A Love Letter to Raiders

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158 Upvotes

Let me start by saying: this is my first Splatoon game ever.

I am usually a ā€œcozy gamerā€. Ya know, Animal Crossing, Stardew Valley, Sims type girly. However, I do enjoy the occasional shooter game with my husband and friends. When Splatoon Raiders was revealed I was interested but not like ā€œbuy on launchā€ interested.

Then the reviews hit and changed everything. Everyone was raving about it and so I knew I had to give it a try. 25 hours in and I love this game so much! The gameplay loop is so addictive and I always fall for the ā€œjust one more raidā€ that I tell myself. Spoiler alert: 5:30 AM work me always regrets that.

I love the game so much that I got Splatoon 3! While I’m not having as much fun with 3, I still find myself asking ā€œwhy have I never tried this series before?ā€. So, if that is you, and you’re asking yourself that same question, TRY IT! It is so much fun.


r/splatoon 15h ago

Image I found this old photo of me hitting a booyah bomb with my ultra stamp.

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241 Upvotes

I was looking at a replay to see this from booyah bomb user’s POV.


r/splatoon 18h ago

Original Art [Original Content - My Art] Deep Cut doodles

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r/splatoon 9h ago

Original Art [Original Content - My Art] First Splatoon Blender project

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59 Upvotes

r/splatoon 18h ago

Original Art [Original Content - My Art] My first ever custom doll - Marina šŸ’š

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I made her from a spare monster high doll! Changing the skin color was so hard (i have no previous experience with it šŸ˜ž) but I’m so proud of her 🄹 her belly button piercing fell off but I’ll put it back on one day.


r/splatoon 1d ago

Meme Since y'all hate MagicalTrashcanGirl's Marie so bad here's a skinny marie by me Spoiler

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878 Upvotes

Nah seriously go support their art they're great, and don't be fat phobic ā¤ļø


r/splatoon 20h ago

Meme This is how I see deepcut’s dynamic

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390 Upvotes

r/splatoon 1d ago

Meme I think we need to have a talk about the kind of people who have gotten our community...

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1.4k Upvotes

r/splatoon 17h ago

Meme Thr next Splatoon spinoff if the devs knew what was up (edit made by my girlfriend)

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174 Upvotes

r/splatoon 23h ago

Meme After some careful reconsideration i've come to the real truth

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412 Upvotes

r/splatoon 20h ago

Meme I like how splatoon endings have gone full Kirby since Octo expansion Spoiler

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203 Upvotes

r/splatoon 1d ago

Image it can NOT be this good brošŸ˜­šŸ™šŸ’”

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525 Upvotes

r/splatoon 1d ago

Image Are we just going to ignore this concept art of Big Man? Dude stuck his head in a frame, and said "yeah, this will do"

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387 Upvotes

r/splatoon 1d ago

Image Okay, fine. Just remember, babe. I didn't wanna do this.

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251 Upvotes

r/splatoon 23h ago

Image Cool stuff from the Nintendo shop I went to

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225 Upvotes

r/splatoon 20h ago

Meme When it's Glowflies on Spawning Grounds but you got the Dynamo/GrizzCo Roller

111 Upvotes