Splatoon 3 for Nintendo Switch (UPDATED): Release Date Status, Pre-orders, Gameplay, and LATEST Insights

By Giselle Parker Last updated Apr 29, 2022

Splatoon 3, Nintendo’s upcoming third-person shooter, has been given a release date. Gamers had been expecting the game to be released this summer when it was first revealed. Splatoon 3 will be released on September 9th, according to Nintendo’s most recent statement.

Information About the Game

Battle-hardened Inklings and Octolings live in the Splatlands, a sun-drenched desert. One of Splatsville’s most exciting attractions is its chaotic metropolis.

However, Turf War* still reigns supreme, and new stages can be found in the surrounding wilds where battles rage. A new bow-shaped weapon for slinging ink and dynamic new movements let these warriors dodge attacks and cover more distance.

In story mode, team up with Agent 3 to take on the rogue Octarians. This mode’s theme is “Return of the Mammalians,” so we’ll find out what Alterna’s secrets are.

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Splatoon fans have been waiting months for Nintendo to announce an official release date for Splatoon 3, as well as new photographs of the box art, gameplay, and more.

When Splatoon 3 hits the Nintendo Switch later this year, it will be just over five years after Splatoon 2 debuted. Turf Wars, Salmon Run Co-Op Mode, and a slew of other fan-favorite features will return in the third installment.

Nintendo has released a new gameplay video of a Turf War combat in the Eeltail Alley area of Splatoon 3 as a teaser for the game’s official release date.

It’s been over five years since the release of Splatoon 2, and it’s time for a new version. There is a new single-player campaign, “Return of the Mammalians,” in Splatoon 3. Agent 3 will face off against the Octarians just like in the previous games’ campaign mode.

Although the single-player modes are free, a Nintendo Switch Online subscription is required to play in multiplayer.

Splatoon 3 Box-Art and Gameplay

Splatoon 3 will be released on September 9th, according to the official Splatoon Twitter account, which also shared a new 3-and-a-half-minute gameplay video on YouTube.

Eeltail Alley’s Turf War is featured in the new video. The central bridge of the map is the focus of the action, which promises to be an epic conflict, according to Nintendo.

Splatoon 3’s gameplay is identical to that of the series’ previous installments, all of which were third-person shooters. For the first time since the last game, players will be able to select between the “Inklings” and the “Octolings” while creating their character. Ink-shooting weapons are at their disposal.

The capabilities of each sort of weapon are unique. Chargers, for example, are sniper rifle-like weapons with a long-range for sniping opponents, but they are less effective at painting the ground than rollers, which are giant paint rollers.

New Turf War gameplay for #Splatoon3 pic.twitter.com/DRJWzNBP2C

— Splatoon 3 News (@SplatoonNews) April 22, 2022

The stringer, a new type of weapon, was also revealed by Nintendo Switch. “Can fire ink horizontally or vertically depending on whether they are fired while standing or jumping,” says Nintendo. It doesn’t matter if you hit ZR or not, “splatting” will begin immediately.

Splatoon 3 Release Date and Pre-Order

Nintendo has announced that Splatoon 3 will be available on the Nintendo Switch on Friday, September 9th, 2022, as previously reported. So be ready to get on an adventurous and thrilling journey. Pre-orders are now open on the official Nintendo store page, or you may visit your local stores like Amazon, Walmart, and more to purchase a physical copy of the game.

The game’s price may vary from retailer to retailer, however, the Nintendo Store offers it at $59.99.

Nintendo did not reveal any information about pre-order bonuses, but this may change in the future.

Splatoon 3 Trailer

In conjunction with the announcement of Splatoon 3’s release date on April 22nd, Nintendo released the game’s first gameplay trailer. A 4v4 Turf War combat appears to be in progress, as seen in the clip. Like previous Splatoon games, your objective is to completely cover the map with your team’s colors before the match is over, and this time there is no exception.

The 4v4 Turf War is also shown in the trailer on a new stage called ‘Eeltail Alley.’ An entire round of gameplay is shown in the release date video for Splatoon 3 to give gamers an idea of what the game has in store for them. If you haven’t watched the trailer of Splatoon 3 as of yet, you can check it out below.

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