Splatoon 3 Expansion Pack Wave 1 Coming In Spring

 In today's Nintendo Direct, Nintendo revealed something that many fans expected,  Splatoon 3 Expansion Pack. It's a trip back in time, with Inkopolis and the Squid Sisters leading the way. Inkopolis is the name of Wave #1.

Nintendo stated that the first wave will be released this spring, and teased the arrival of Wave 2, titled Side Order. 

Purchase the Splatoon 3: Expansion Pass later today, & Wave 1 arrives this Spring. After purchasing this DLC, players will receive access to bonus in-game currency, plus food and drink tickets. #NintendoDirect https://t.co/UF5WAfPuBn

— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) February 8, 2023

Splatoon 3 Themed Nintendo Switch (OLED Model) Coming In August

 On August 26, a special edition Splatoon 3 themed Nintendo Switch – OLED Model system will be available in stores featuring design inspiration from the new Splatoon 3 game (sold separately). Adorned with splashy, squid-tastic images straight out of Splatsville, the Nintendo Switch – OLED Model Splatoon 3 Special Edition includes a set of one blue and one yellow gradient Joy-Con controllers with white underbellies and a white, graffiti-themed Nintendo Switch dock.

The Splatoon 3 game launches for Nintendo Switch on Sept. 9 at a suggested retail price of $59.99. Also available on Sept. 9 is the Splatoon 3 Nintendo Switch Pro Controller, featuring striking colors and images fit for Inklings and Octolings alike, at a suggested retail price of $74.99, and the Nintendo Switch Splatoon 3 Edition Carrying Case at a suggested retail price of $24.99. Whether you’re engaging in an online Turf War at home, or playing Story Mode on the go, these items will help ensure you’re slinging ink in style.

In the Splatoon 3 game, you’ll engage in chaotic 4-v-4 Turf War clashes across a mix of new and returning stages, where teams face off to cover the most ground in their ink to win, and discover features, weapons and the trendiest gear this side of the sun. Splatoon 3 also features a single-player campaign and the next iteration of the co-op Salmon Run mode. Join Agent 3 in the single-player story mode for a fight against the unruly Octarians and discover the secrets of a mysterious place called Alterna and the Fuzzy Ooze. When diving into Salmon Run, you’ll ink up with teammates to fend off waves of dangerous Salmonid bosses, some of which are colossal in size!

Nintendo Switch – OLED Model features a vibrant 7-inch OLED screen, a wide adjustable stand, a dock with a wired LAN port (LAN cable sold separately), 64 GB of internal storage, a portion of which is reserved for use by the system, and enhanced audio in handheld and tabletop mode. The Nintendo Switch – OLED Model system can be played in three modes: TV mode, played on a TV while the system is docked; handheld mode, when the Joy-Con controllers are attached for portable play; and tabletop mode for on-the-go multiplayer gaming sessions. The Nintendo Switch – OLED Model Splatoon 3 Special Edition will be available in stores at a suggested retail price of $359.99.

Something fresh is surfacing! The #NintendoSwitch – OLED Model #Splatoon3 Edition splashes down on 8/26! pic.twitter.com/dW4EoT7Rjs

— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) July 6, 2022

Every Basic Weapons Will Return In Splatoon 3

Nintendo has confirmed that Splatoon 3 owners will be able to access all the basic weapons from previous Splatoon games. This means that you can still rely on your trusty Aerospray or Splat Dualies if you want, though of course, the game will come with an array of fresh new weaponry which could replace your favorites.

CONFIRMED: All the basic weapons from previous games will be returning for #Splatoon3! pic.twitter.com/XrhdG6Exgy

— Nintendo of Europe (@NintendoEurope) May 2, 2022

Splatoon 3 To Release In September

Splatoon 3 will launch on Friday, September 9th for Nintendo Switch. Across Splatsville and the sun-scorched Splatlands, players can engage in ink-soaked battles with other Inklings and Octolings, and discover features, weapons and  the trendiest gear of the season. 

In Splatoon 3, Turf War mode can create some heated online 4-v-4 battles across a mix of new and familiar stages, where teams of four face off to cover the most ground in their ink. Newly uncovered footage provides insight on one of those new stages, Eeltail Alley, along with a look at the stringer – a new bow-shaped weapon type that enables players to sling ink sideways and vertically. The new trailer, Splatoon 3 – Extended Turf War gameplay (Nintendo Switch), shows all of this, plus a glimpse into some new gear and information.

In addition to frantic 4-v-4 multiplayer matches, Splatoon 3 also features a fresh single-player campaign and the next iteration of the co-op Salmon Run mode. In the single-player story mode, players will join Agent 3 in a fight against the unruly Octarians and discover the secrets of Alterna and the Fuzzy Ooze. 

When diving into Salmon Run, players can ink up with others to fend off waves of dangerous Salmonid bosses, some of which are colossal in size!

INKoming! #Splatoon3 splashes down on #NintendoSwitch 9/9!

Get an early look at the game with this fresh Turf War gameplay!

Pre-order today:https://t.co/OtjUKD0acU pic.twitter.com/2ukFbqbUbO

— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) April 22, 2022

Splatoon 3 Coming In Summer 2022

 Nintendo has confirmed a release date for the third installment in the Splatoon series, as well as a continuation of the Salmon Run mode from the sequel. Splatoon 3 is set to release on Nintendo Switch in Summer 2022. 

The next wave of Salmon Run’s co-op action returns in #Splatoon3! But with this mysterious new giant Salmonid in the picture it might be a tougher challenge than swimming upstream!

Splatoon 3 launches this summer, only on #NintendoSwitch.https://t.co/Y1xm4Ots3v pic.twitter.com/pYrEPXg9Ah

— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) February 9, 2022