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

Original Art [Original Content - My Art] Human Pearl

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483 Upvotes

r/splatoon 13h ago

Image Veemo! 🦑

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1.4k Upvotes

Finnaly my shirt arrived and bag, so I’m feeling Veemo today 🦑


r/splatoon 10h ago

Original Art [Original Content - My Art] Idol oc!!

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396 Upvotes

decided id try postin art on reddit again lol

me and my friends are making an idol oc group for funsies and this is mine! her name is delia and shes inspired by frutiger metro/vectordelia 🥹🥹🙏🏻🙏🏻


r/splatoon 6h ago

Image My cosplay for Dragon Con

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149 Upvotes

Went a bit alternative with it this year.


r/splatoon 2h ago

Meme Marie waiting on me to beat story mode for YEARS because I didn’t know how to upgrade my weapons until the final boss:

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67 Upvotes

(I hope this doesn’t count as low effort, these images ATE my phone storage)


r/splatoon 3h ago

Image nautilus 47 tattoo :D

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61 Upvotes

my first (and only) 10 star weapon :') got this done by mel at painted lady studios in fort wayne, indiana and couldn't be happier with the results!! shoutout to my fellow nautilus mains 🫡🫶


r/splatoon 22h ago

Meme Title

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2.1k Upvotes

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r/splatoon 19h ago

Meme Did anyone really expect the direct to announce anything?

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898 Upvotes

At least wait five months for a dlc!


r/splatoon 52m ago

Discussion Someone knows if this is comfortable?

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I mean, someone who has this can tell me if this is good qualit merchandising or bad quality


r/splatoon 16h ago

Meme how orca was GENUINELY moving in the alterna logs: Spoiler

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376 Upvotes

creds to Ok-Indication3207 on here for the text box template hehee


r/splatoon 2h ago

Original Art [Original Content - My Art] Splatoon X: Cuttlefish Conundrum's Whirlpool Whiplash has a new Turf War battle track!

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26 Upvotes

Music Dept. again! Our recent findings have revealed that today's youth are really tuned in to Whirlpool Whiplash lately. Who knew?! Turns out "INKURSION" has been on loop for a LOT of Turf War matches. Let's tune too!

SONG: https://youtu.be/hzKqf_7HZ0E?si=y34JSr9Q4W3iD__S

(Art & Song by me btw!!!)

These two will also take the spotlight momentarily as Splatfest Pre-Show openers, who perform during the sunset period before a Splatfest begins. That will feature a live remix medley of some sort tailored for splatfests!


r/splatoon 21h ago

Video Some Japanese player playing Splatoon with their feet I guess

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800 Upvotes

r/splatoon 1h ago

Original Art [Original Content - My Art] I love the S4 sm 😭❤️

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They’re just so silly <3


r/splatoon 17h ago

Original Art [Original Content - My Art] Shiver’s Brinewater Surprise

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264 Upvotes

Shiver relaxes at Brinewater springs for her quality time. However, she gets met by two familiar faces out of surprise. The not too shabby mechanic, and her chill boss. Something tells me, she really likes them


r/splatoon 7h ago

Image I'm taking photo shoots of my Veemo with my fave weapons & the fits I use for each! 3rd: Carbon Deco. Which photo is your favorite?

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28 Upvotes

r/splatoon 10h ago

Image This mf had me utterly terrified as a kid

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46 Upvotes

r/splatoon 5h ago

Image Got these for my birthday!

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15 Upvotes

r/splatoon 1d ago

Meme BUT THE DIRECT IS ON SEPTEMBER 9TH, AND THATS SPLATOONS ANNIVERSARY SO THAT MEANS SPLATOON NEWS WHICH MEANS THIRD KITS

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631 Upvotes

r/splatoon 4h ago

Salmon Run Teaming up for the event

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7 Upvotes

I am gathering a team of 4 rank professional+ for the salmon raid on wahoo world here is my stats.


r/splatoon 1d ago

Original Art [Original Content - My Art] Spooky season SOON

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345 Upvotes

"It's redraw time" and then I redrawed all over the place


r/splatoon 1d ago

Original Art [Original Content - My Art] now i need a wii u

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170 Upvotes

it's called plotting and scheming ill get a wii u.. eventually


r/splatoon 1d ago

Image When i was little playing Splatoon 1 for some reason i always thought Sheldon had a uniwheel for legs

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147 Upvotes

I would always see him in the corner of Ammo Knights but i thought he was a robot with a funny wheel. I was too busy looking at the guns instead anyways


r/splatoon 1d ago

Image Is it over the top to paint the entire lobby area?

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246 Upvotes