Splatoon 3 | (LS) (Nintendo Switch)

Splatoon 3 is Nintendo’s colorful team-based shooter that returns players to the vibrant world of the Splatlands, where Inklings and Octolings battle for territory using ink instead of bullets. Alongside an all-new single-player campaign, the game expands the series’ online multiplayer with new stages, weapons, customization options, and seasonal updates that keep the experience fresh. Its energetic style, distinctive soundtrack, and creative world-building have made it one of the Nintendo Switch’s flagship multiplayer titles.

Gameplay centers on fast-paced 4-on-4 Turf War matches, where teams compete to cover the largest portion of the arena with their colored ink. Players can transform into squid form to swim through their own ink, refill ammunition, and quickly traverse the map while using a wide variety of weapons ranging from rollers and brushes to chargers and dualies. Additional ranked modes, cooperative Salmon Run missions, and extensive character customization provide plenty of variety beyond the core multiplayer experience.

The Nintendo Switch version refines nearly every aspect of the series with smoother movement, improved online features, and an expanded selection of content. By blending strategic teamwork with creative movement and objective-based gameplay, it offers a unique take on the multiplayer shooter genre. With its polished mechanics, colorful presentation, and endless replayability, Splatoon 3 stands as one of the system's premier online experiences.