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 5h ago

Fan Art [Not My Art] They Use Ink, Therefore They Are Friends [DragonFire3859]

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468 Upvotes

r/splatoon 3h ago

Original Art [Original Content - My Art] Date with Marie 💚

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271 Upvotes

r/splatoon 9h ago

Meme YouTube if it was peak:

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379 Upvotes

r/splatoon 9h ago

Image aug. 2025 vs aug. 2026. I think it's time to finally take them off

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347 Upvotes

r/splatoon 16h ago

Satire quick reminder this bum made one original song and hasn't done anything but mid remixes.

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919 Upvotes

maybe its hard to make new songs when you are busy making mechs and running a micro nation underground


r/splatoon 13h ago

Image Is the Stinger trying to tell me something???

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477 Upvotes

I found this a bit unsettling. Thoughts?


r/splatoon 4h ago

Original Art [Original Content - My Art] My custom Rider amiibo (coroika)

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Made this for a friend. The other amiibos are 6 years old and don’t look as good lmao.


r/splatoon 21h ago

Meme your cursed image of the day

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760 Upvotes

r/splatoon 23h ago

Satire is my locker too violent

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r/splatoon 4h ago

Original Art [Original Content - My Art] roarink knight (splatoon x deltarune)

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28 Upvotes

r/splatoon 5h ago

Original Art [Original Content - My Art] Happy September Month 💙🍂✨

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33 Upvotes

Artwork by me (@shayshayshamera)


r/splatoon 6h ago

Meme You might be cool but you'll never be as cool as a Cohock

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36 Upvotes

r/splatoon 4h ago

Image I see Inklings, I buy.

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What kind of Nintendo Switch owner am I, if I didn't have these games until today!? Lol but I bought them because of Orange Inkling girl and I don't regret it.


r/splatoon 2h ago

Meme Show me your favorite Splatoon memes

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17 Upvotes

I begin:


r/splatoon 1d ago

Meme Average Splatoon Manga Moment:

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797 Upvotes

r/splatoon 27m ago

Original Art [Original Content - My Art] I don’t play splatoon but I like Big Man

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I like his raiders outfit but underestimated how many details were on it


r/splatoon 1d ago

Video Does anyone know if this emote is real?

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831 Upvotes

r/splatoon 1d ago

Meme new gear ability leaked

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2.1k Upvotes

r/splatoon 8h ago

Image Woomy 🦑

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26 Upvotes

Found this at a mall. Not official merch, but it’s nice to have some splatoon representation in Vietnam


r/splatoon 8h ago

Original Art [Original Content - My Art] IMMA CRASH OUT

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27 Upvotes

THIS IS RAGEBAIT:(

im stuck with this cuz my tab was taken away


r/splatoon 16h ago

Video Did you know that in Russian translation of Splatoon 2, Pearl shouts Ы instead of booyah?

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98 Upvotes

I recorded how it would actually sound like😭😭😭


r/splatoon 20h ago

Meme Pearlina Groove (Let's Groove Animation)

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169 Upvotes

Made my own take on the Kronk's New Groove Let's Groove meme that's been trending recently. Here's some sapphalopods getting groovy at Deep Sea metro

Pearl and Marina models belongs to u/Embarrassed-Carry363

Commander Tartar belongs to Angeldixion120

Deep Sea Metro Map belongs to bunnxarts


r/splatoon 14h ago

Image What the wife and I were able to score!

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60 Upvotes

We were able to score this poster from Game Stop before they threw it away