Information Density: Nintendo (Splatoon 3 Official Site) – Signal Evidence & AI Readability

[H2] Watch the trailer
Watch the trailer
[H2] Ink up the Splatlands
Enter a sun-scorched desert inhabited by battle-hardened Inklings and Octolings. Ink, dive, swim, and splat your way to the top!Welcome to SplatsvilleWelcome to SplatsvilleLearn about the people and places of Splatsville, the “city of chaos”
[H3] How to play, game modes, and all that
Ink and splat your team to victory.Dive inDive inLearn more about the different modes of the Splatoon 3 game.
[H3] Make a splash with the latest weapons and gear
Use ink in creative ways to cover as much turf as you can.Fit checkFit checkLearn more about the weapons and gear of the Splatoon 3 game.
[H2] News and updates
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Splatoon Raiders, the First-Ever Splatoon Spinoff Game, is Coming to Nintendo Switch 2!ReadRead: Splatoon Raiders, the First-Ever Splatoon Spinoff Game, is Coming to Nintendo Switch 2!. Opens in a dialog window.
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Beginner Basics for Splatoon 3: Choosing the right weaponsReadRead: Beginner Basics for Splatoon 3: Choosing the right weapons. Opens in a dialog window.
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Beginner Basics for Splatoon 3: Choosing the right gearReadRead: Beginner Basics for Splatoon 3: Choosing the right gear. Opens in a dialog window.
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Beginner Basics for Splatoon 3: The ins and outs of playing onlineReadRead: Beginner Basics for Splatoon 3: The ins and outs of playing online. Opens in a dialog window.
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Beginner Basics for Splatoon 3: Tips for improving in battleReadRead: Beginner Basics for Splatoon 3: Tips for improving in battle. Opens in a dialog window.
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A Look Back at the Three Biggest GroupsReadRead: A Look Back at the Three Biggest Groups. Opens in a dialog window.

[H2] Digital Edition
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[H3] Redeem a Nintendo Switch Game Voucher for this game
If you have a Nintendo Switch Game Voucher*, you can redeem it for the digital version of this title! Game Vouchers are redeemable for 12 months from the purchase date, so be sure to use yours before they expire. Vouchers cannot be redeemed for games exclusive to the Nintendo Switch 2 system.See eligible gamesSee eligible gamesNintendo Switch Game Vouchers
[H2] Physical Edition
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[H2] Full game + DLC
Buy the digital version of the game and the paid DLC add-on in one convenient bundle.LoadingLoadingBuy nowBuy nowProceed to purchase this digital game and DLC bundle from the My Nintendo Store.
[H2] DLC only
Buy the paid DLC add-on to go along with the full game (physical or digital) you already own.LoadingLoadingBuy nowBuy nowProceed to purchase only the DLC from the My Nintendo Store.
[H2] Nintendo Switch – OLED Model Splatoon 3 Edition
[H3] This Nintendo Switch™ system takes on a totally fresh look!
Stylish features include blue-and-yellow gradient Joy-Con™ controllers with a white underbelly, a white dock adorned with graffiti, and a splat-tastic design on the back of the system.Buy nowBuy nowThe Splatoon 3 game is sold separately.
[H2] Only on the Nintendo Switch™ system
The Splatoon 3 game is available exclusively on the Nintendo Switch family of systems.Choose your systemChoose your systemExplore the lineup of the Nintendo Switch family of systems.

[H2] Wave 2 Side Order
[H3] Available now
Take a deeper dive into the expansive world and colorful characters of the Splatoon™ series with the Splatoon 3: Expansion Pass – Inkopolis & Side Order paid DLC*.Challenge yourself to Side Order, a new single-player experience that’s designed to be replayed over and over.Buy itBuy itClick to buy the Splatoon 3 Expansion Pass DLC from Nintendo.comWatch the trailer
[H3] Trapped in a world of Order
As Agent 8, you wake up to discover Inkopolis Square has been drained of color and its residents have gone missing. Looming over the city is the ominous Spire of Order.Along with Pearl, fight off waves of enemies in floor after floor of challenges on your way to the top of the Spire and learn its secrets.Gallery of in-game screenshots showcasing story and gameplay elements.
[H2] Who’s who
[H3] Get to know some of the characters trapped here.
[H4] Agent 8
A young Octoling who defected from the Octarians.
[IMG: Boy version of Agent 8 in their pale Spire of Order outfit holding a pale Splatana Stamper weapon.]
[IMG: Girl version of Agent 8 in their pale Spire of Order outfit holding a pair of pale Dualie weapons.]
[H4] Pearl
A flying drone claiming to be Pearl, a member of the popular band Off the Hook. While it does seem to be Pearl in there, it's not clear how she came to take this form.
[IMG: A round drone with a crown and other features that resemble Off the Hook member Pearl.]
[H4] Acht
An Octarian who wandered into this world before Agent 8. They’ve been able to gather deets about the Spire and the color chips. While they assist Agent 8 in their journey, Acht’s true goal remains a mystery.
[IMG: Acht is a green-skinned Octoling with red glasses, a black dress, and accessories that scream DJ.]
[H4] Off the Hook
Megastar musicians who once hosted Inkopolis News. You’d think they’d be mad busy every day because of their world tour...
[IMG: Marina wears a stunning orange pantsuit with stylish blue heels, and Pearl wears a white puffy outfit that appears inspired by a space suit.]
[H2] Aim for the top
[H3] The Spire of Order is a strange place. Each floor is full of danger and, somehow, changes each time you enter the tower.
[H4] Going up
The only way up the Spire is by elevator. Completing the challenge on a floor allows Agent 8 to ride up to the next. Of course, the higher they go, the harder the challenges get...
[IMG: Agent 8 and the Pearl Drone wait in front of a steel elevator door.]
[H4] School’s in
These weird-looking fish creatures are in relentless pursuit of Agent 8. Whatever they are, they’ve never been seen before.A school of skeletal-like machine fish with red eyes and surrounded by a dark substance.
[H4] Diabolical challenge
Agent 8 might need more than just skill to conquer the increasingly difficult floors on their way to the top of the Spire of Order.
[IMG: Floor selection: In the elevator, the player has three options, Easy, Normal, and Hard, each with their own challenge. Rewards include color chips and currency.]
[H4] What’s an Octoling to do?
[H2] Increaseyour odds
The higher up you go, the steeper the challenges get. Here are some ways you can improve your chances of making it to the top.1
[H3] Power up with color chips
Completing challenges earns color chips. These can boost your abilities—like attack power, speed, range, and luck—when they’re added to a Palette. Depending on which color chips you choose and apply, the same weapon can evolve in different ways to suit your style. Plus, both Agent 8 and Pearl can take advantage of color chips.
[IMG: Empty and occupied color chip slots line the bottom of a menu screen. An Ink Damage color chip is selected, reading “Increased damage dealt by your weapons and the Pearl Drone.” To the side, locked content reads “Set 3 in your Palette to unlock.”]
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[H3] Pick up palettes
Obtaining a new Palette lets you use a different weapon. Collecting ‘em opens up the number of strategies that are available to you for attacking the Spire.
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[H3] Hack with Prlz
If you fail, your color chips will be converted to Prlz. These can be spent to hack the Spire to try to make the next run a little easier.
[IMG: Menu of hacking options for the player and Pearl Drone, including increases to Max Lives, Damage Reduction, Drone Action Slots, and more.]
[H2] What else is in the Expansion Pass?
[IMG: Inkopolis Plaza at night during a Splatfest. The city is vibrant with neon player artwork. Callie and Marie perform on individual stages on the left and right sides of the plaza.]
[H3] Inkopolis Plaza
Return to Inkopolis Plaza, the bustling city center from the original Splatoon game, and make it your main hub!Another major metropolis of the Splatoon universe, Inkopolis has changed a bit in the past several years with some new shopkeepers.Ready to jam? Then come to Inkopolis to see some fresh Squid Sisters performances during Splatfests**!
[IMG: Cipher, a slim and elongated white creature with large blue eyes, shows off items for sale. Categories shown include decorations, stickers, banners, and gear.]
[H3] Cipher’s Siftings
This new item shop is run by Cipher, a resident of the world of Order. Spend Prlz on in-game items like stickers, gear, and collectibles.
[IMG: Two Inklings wear select in-game gear themed after Side Order, including Agent 8’s full outfit and a headband featuring a plush Pearl Drone. A collage of pale weapons surrounds them.]
[H3] Replica Gear and Weapons
Progress through Side Order to unlock replicas of what you’ll find in the Spire of Order. You can use this stuff in Turf War and Anarchy Battle.
[H3] Bonus items
Get a content pack that contains battle-boosting bonus in-game items. Snag ‘em from the Lobby.
[H2] Ways to buy the Splatoon 3: Expansion Pass – Inkopolis & Side Order DLC
[H3] Full game + DLC
Buy the digital version of the game and the paid DLC add-on in one convenient bundle.LoadingLoadingBuy nowBuy nowBuy digital game and DLC bundle at the My Nintendo Store.
[H3] DLC only
Buy the paid DLC add-on to go along with the full game (physical or digital) you already own.LoadingLoadingBuy nowBuy nowBuy DLC only at the My Nintendo Store.
[H2] Earn My Nintendo Gold Points
Purchase the digital version to earn points you can use toward your next game or DLC!Learn moreGold Points are awarded based on the amount you pay (excluding tax and any points or discounts used) and have no cash value. A Nintendo Account is required to receive and redeem points. Terms apply. Opens in a new window.
[H2] Only on the Nintendo Switch™ system
The Splatoon 3 game is available exclusively on the Nintendo Switch family of systems.Choose your systemChoose your systemExplore the lineup of the Nintendo Switch family of systems.

[IMG: A yellow-haired Inkling girl jumps and aims her Stringer weapon, similar to a bow.]
[H2] This is an Inkling
These trendy cephalopods can transform from kid to squid…and back. (Whoa.)
[IMG: A blue-haired Octoling boy fires a large splash of Ink in the middle of battle.]
[H2] … And This is an Octoling
Same deal, different species. Play as either!
[IMG: A yellow Inkling in swim form leaps a great distance.]
[IMG: Blue-haired Octoling Shiver, yellow-haired Inkling Frye, and manta ray Big Man hold their signature pose: three fingers on each hand pointing down.]
[H2] Tune in to Deep Cut
Catch the latest happenings from Shiver, Frye, and Big Man. Sit tight and watch or keep ‘em on in the background as you do your thing around Splatsville.
[H2] Things to doAround Town
See and be seen at some of Splatsville’s hottest spots.
[H3] Main Square
Roam around Splatsville to hit up the shops, chat with the locals, and tinker with your gear in between battles.
[H3] Lobby
Check in for online* battles here. You can even get in some target practice at the test range before your match.
[H3] Grizzco Industries
Now hiring for Salmon Run jobs! Walk up any time.
[H3] The Shoal
Set up yer local multiplayer** battles here.
[H2] Battle stages
Ink, dive, swim, and splat across all-new stages mixed in with some familiar favorites. Stages rotate every two hours. Look for new additions over time!Next gallery item
[IMG: The new Scorch Gorge battle stage is surrounded by natural rock pillars.]
[IMG: The new Undertow Spillway stage is set below a larger structure.]
[IMG: The new Mincemeat Metalworks battle stage is set on a ship filled with remnants of an ancient civilization.]
[IMG: The new Hagglefish Market stage is surrounded by water under a clear blue sky.]
[IMG: The returning Museum D]
[IMG: The returning Wahoo World stage is set in a waterfront theme park.]
[IMG: The returning Sturgeon Shipyard is dotted with containers and large cranes.]
[IMG: The returning Inkblot Art Academy battle stage displays lovely works and statues.]
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[IMG: A yellow-haired Inkling gets ready to slosh their bucket-like weapon.]
[IMG: A blue-haired Inkling readies their scoped Charger weapon.]
[H2] Assemble yourcephalo-squad
There’s more than one way to splat with others.
[H3] Online play
Jump online* to compete against players near and far.
[IMG: Four people connect online to play with their Nintendo Switch family system.]
[H3] Local wireless
Connect** up to eight systems to play Turf War battles with (and against) your friends. (One player per system.)
[IMG: Two women in the same room connect their systems over local wireless to play.]
[H3] LAN play
For super-competitive players, you can even host your own Splatoon 3 tournaments using a wired LAN connection*** for up to eight systems (one per player), plus two spectator slots for a unique look at the action. Fresh!
[IMG: A docked Nintendo Switch system is connected via wired LAN.]
[IMG: A yellow-haired Inkling girl does a sweet flip while blasting three ink jets from their bow-like Stringer weapon.]
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[H2] SplatNet 3 at your service
Access SplatNet 3 in the Nintendo Switch Online smart device app to see stats and stage schedules, order special gear, or get together with your squid squad and chat during certain online modes.You'll need a free Nintendo Account and paid Nintendo Switch Online membership to access online services, including the smart device app.Download now!
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Enhance your compatible games with features like online play, cloud saves, and more. Individual and Family Memberships are available.Learn more
[H2] Splatoon Base
Want to learn waaay more about the world of Splatoon?Check out Splatoon Base