r/splatoon • u/PeachBroL • 4h ago
r/splatoon • u/Monisplats • May 12 '25
Mod Post "Should I get Splatoon 3?" Q&A Mega Thread for New Players
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 • u/AutoModerator • Mar 30 '25
Weekly Aquerium Weekly Aquerium - Ask your questions in here!: March 30, 2025
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 • u/Expert-Cut-8047 • 16m ago
Meme i can't be the only one who feels like this
the promo inklings (like kaori and john) don't get enough recognition in the fandom unlike the idols like off the hook or deep cut or the agents like agent 3 or 8. , i mean- they are the ones that made splatoon successful in the first place!
r/splatoon • u/thecelibite • 14h ago
Image Cooking up something for my Mechanic cosplay!
r/splatoon • u/Puplays09 • 6h ago
Video I was too shocked another person took this route
People i play with on flounder never take the fastest route up and the fact one person did distracted me and we ended up sharing a braincell for a moment
r/splatoon • u/SplatoonRaiders • 12h ago
Image My updated Splatoon/Nintendo collection!
r/splatoon • u/Slan_dev • 16h ago
Image Agent 4 Cursor Pack
Hey, everyone!
I'm a pixel artist, and I made a FREE Splatoon cursor pack!
The pack is FREE to download, so feel free to check it out!
Download it here: https://vgen.co/Slan_Pixel/product/agent-4-from-splatoon-cursor-pack/41fc1cc0-b473-406d-8f3c-0313662abbc1
I hope you enjoy it! I'd love to hear what you think, and thank you for supporting my art!
r/splatoon • u/Dharma_Bee • 1h ago
Discussion On the fence: returning to Splatoon after 10 years
I have never been skilled at shooting games. I have never won a single game of Fortnite or Warzone, I was discrete at Battlefield 1 and Skill SP2, but the Wii U was a game-changer. When Splatoon came out, my expectations were matched.
The GamePad's gyro controls felt heavenly. The power-ups and equipment were straightforward. I started from joining a Youtuber's live games, to scaling up the competitive scene of the time.
Thing is: I have a Switch 2 and watched this one hour video about Splatoon Lore, and felt inspired to return to those times where a quick game could improve my day (hoping my inner child is still in me somewhere).
Splatoon Raiders seems like a good choice, but realistically I want Splatoon for the PvP. My concern is: will I be overwhelmed by the competitive scene of an x-year-old Splatoon 3? Is minmaxing gear an absolute nightmare? Are the Jyro controls up to par? Is equipment too convoluted? And do you guys feel social pressure to customise your locker?
r/splatoon • u/AsE20101 • 1d ago
Meme When you listen to the music enough, you become this meme
r/splatoon • u/Bright_Tangerine_174 • 3h ago
Original Art [Original Content - My Art] Paper marie and cardborad callie
r/splatoon • u/Dev8822 • 10h ago
Original Art [Original Content - My Art] Made the Aperture Science logo with Splatoon scripts entirely because I could.
galleryr/splatoon • u/YAY4_splatoon • 7h ago
Original Art [Original Content - My Art] Inktober Day 16 - Big Man (@Yay4rt)
his shape’s easy, but he’s hard to draw with his gear on…
r/splatoon • u/Ink_Idiot • 18h ago
Video To my teammates, I AM SO SORRY
One of my teammates dunked it after I died so I guess it's all good.
r/splatoon • u/Adorable_Strike_1134 • 14h ago
Meme Now that we have walking fish does this mean at the rate we are going, we're gonna have real inklings and octoling in the 20,000 years...
this is not AI btw thats a real fish
r/splatoon • u/Sad_Effort121 • 32m ago
Original Art [Original Content - My Art] Hivemind from the manga! (but pink)
r/splatoon • u/Bright_Tangerine_174 • 3h ago
Original Art [Original Content - My Art] Im done with my callie ragdoll yayyyy!!
r/splatoon • u/Longjumping_Tax_3152 • 9h ago
Image Just about that time of day where I post painting almost the whole map again!!
I used the Heavy Edit Splatling Nouveau for Marlin airport, That thing has CRAB TANK.
r/splatoon • u/R3PLAY_83 • 4h ago
Discussion Is pencil considered a skilled charger?
If not, which ones are skilled then? Bc I wanna try to play a very hard weapon
r/splatoon • u/Darthvaderhud • 11h ago
Image I was bored and my brother dared me to do it, so I painted as much of ealtail alley as I could
I also tried brinewater springs with my brother but my Internet died before we could get all the walls.
r/splatoon • u/8biwar_ • 1d ago