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Fear not Inklings and Octolings, Splatoween is bringing more fantastical festivities to Splatsville next month! #Splatoon3 #Splatoween

Since there hasn't been a lot of news to post I thought i'd try my hand at making a Splatoon themed Inktober prompt list. If you're planning on taking part in Inktober and love Splatoon, maybe you'd enjoy this list I made ^^ Happy Early #Splatober! #inktober

The next #Splatoon3 Monthly Challenge is right around the corner! This time it's Clam Blitz so get your throwing arm ready.

Prepare yourselves Inklings and Octolings, the Triumvirate are expected to make an appearance at Wahoo World in the next Big Run later this month! #Splatoon3

The sun has set on the Summer Nights Splatfest, and with a 455p score, Team Beach are your champs! As always, a big thanks to everyone who participated, and don't forget to pick up your super sea snails in the plaza. #Splatoon3

Summer Nights 2026 has started, and Team Palace has won the Sneak Peek! #Splatoon3

Here are the balance changes in version 11.3.0, which releases tomorrow. This update will also include the addition of the Plastic-Bottle Shot replica. #Splatoon3 en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/...

#NintendoSwitchOnline members can earn 100 #MyNintendo Platinum Points and unlock themed icon elements by playing in the Splatoon 3 Summer Fest starting Aug 21 at 5pm PT until Aug 23 at 5pm PT!

The Sneak Peek is here for the upcoming Splatfest, Summer Nights! Pick your favorite team at the voting booth in the plaza today, and let us know which place you're reserving! #Splatoon3 #Splatfest

The Plastic-Bottle Shot Replica is coming to Splatoon 3! If you have #SplatoonRaiders save data and you've completed the main story, you'll be able to claim your new weapon from the lobby terminal after updating to Ver. 11.3.0. We hope you'll check it out!

Nintendo Switch Online members can redeem Platinum Points for new #SplatoonRaiders user icon parts until August 19th!

Press the ZL Button on the Gadget page of your Gear screen to view your equipped parts. It's a good way to help think about your overall gear combos and the big picture behind your builds. You can also press the - Button to save your presets. Pretty convenient! #SplatoonRaiders

We're calling this one the Floaty Explosion. Use the Floaty Fun part with a Torqscrew and then unleash a Shellacker upon those Salmonids. Scatter some Bombloons around during the Shellacker cooldown for even more explosive fun. #SplatoonRaiders

Here's one we call the Invincible Mitt. Combine the high attack power of the Meteor Mitt with the Dash Bomb's Next-Gadget Damage part, and we think you'll see some interesting results. #SplatoonRaiders

We call this one the Limitless Tether Wail. Maximize the strength of your Tether Wail by taking advantage of the agility of the Speed Tank—then add a Reel 'Em In part to attract more Salmonids, line them up, and finish them off! #SplatoonRaiders

How are your raids going? We've got some newly researched example builds we'd like to show you. We think you'll find them interesting, but keep in mind there's no right or wrong here. And if you have any favorite builds of your own, feel free to let us know! #SplatoonRaiders

Redeem your #MyNintendo Platinum Points to collect custom icons from #SplatoonRaiders, available until Aug 19 at 6pm PT on Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch. Icon elements will be refreshed each week. #NintendoSwitchOnline Learn more: ninten.do/6013v2opV

Today's the day, #SplatoonRaiders is available now on Nintendo Switch 2! Team up with Deep Cut on a treasure-hunting adventure and explore the depths of the Spirhalite Islands. Just watch out for the swarms of Salmonids. ninten.do/6017vfgAb

Get ready to get raiding, #SplatoonRaiders arrives tomorrow on #NintendoSwitch2!

“Somehow, it usually ends up involving seafood or cooking.” Venture into new and outlandish territory with the developers of #SplatoonRaiders in our Ask the Developer interview! ninten.do/6011v40xH

Shiver, Frye and Big Man will be there to help you out no matter what! Two days to go! #SplatoonRaiders

Three days until you can take on the Salmonids of the Spirhalite Islands... #SplatoonRaiders

The Spirhalite Islands are home to some unique species of Salmonid! #SplatoonRaiders

The guides contain information about the gear you obtain as well as the ecology of Salmonids. It can be good to look through them once in a while and immerse yourself in the knowledge!

Big Man will record the information you gather in your adventures. The Hoard contains what secrets of the Spirhalite Islands you've learned, and you might find some details about the history of Deep Cut too.

There are lots of Salmonid Relics to find on the Spirhalite Islands. Rumor has it that holding them can grant you a mysterious power. Surely such artifacts are worth a fortune! #SplatoonRaiders

This creature has two large wing-like appendages. We...think it's a Salmonid, but we're not entirely sure. From the only reference materials we've been able to obtain, all we can deduce is that it is extremely violent. #SplatoonRaiders

Scrappers are Salmonids that charge forward on vehicles with attached shields. If you attack the shield, it might malfunction and stop them in their tracks. While they work on repairs, you can circle around behind them to attack.

Maws hide in ink and stage surprise attacks from below. The Maws of the Spirhalite Islands have strong plating on their undersides too, so try to hit them in the back instead. #SplatoonRaiders

The Bombloons are a gadget for the Tactical Tank. They float in the air & explode when hit by a weapon. If you deploy two or more, they can connect to each other & explode at the same time. Master this aspect of this gadget & you'll clear out a horde of Salmonids with one blast!

The Shellacker is a gadget for the Power Tank. Charge it up and it will launch a round that can unleash a devastating explosion. While a fully charged shot is incredibly powerful, finding the time to charge up can be a challenge.

The Booyarang is a gadget for the Speed Tank. It stops mid-air when thrown, pauses, and then returns to your hand. With good positioning and good clearance to throw it, you can hit a lot of Salmonids, especially if you move to the right spot while waiting for it to come back. #SplatoonRaiders

Splatoon - 2026 Summer Illustration #SplatoonRaiders

You can obtain materials, weapons, gadget parts and more by defeating Salmonids. The materials you get can be used to craft gadgets or facilities on the hideout ship.

Drizzlers fire shots that create rain clouds of ink while hiding behind the protection of armored umbrellas. These Salmonids are most vulnerable right when they shoot, as the recoil causes their umbrella to flip. Sending their own rounds back at them is also a great way tactic.

Slammin' Lids pilot a disc-shaped flying vehicle. They create a force field underneath themselves and spawn in Lesser Salmonids. If you enter the force field, they'll try to crush you by falling down—but if you use that to get on top of them, you'll have the advantage.

Flyfish are Salmonids that fire missiles from their shoulders to attack you from afar. On the Spirhalite Islands, the Flyfish has thinner armor on its cockpit than normal. Hit the Smallfry piloting it to take it out—it's a small target though, so line up your shots with care! #SplatoonRaiders

#SplatoonRaiders cover from this week's Famitsu magazine

Inklings and Octolings have beef (fish?) with Salmonids, wild creatures that come ashore and make a mess. These new Seasoned Salmonids in #SplatoonRaiders are extra dangerous with more powerful attacks and increased defense. You can tell them apart by the salt deposits on them.

The Splatana flings ink with each swing. Use a charged slash to lunge forward and unleash in a wide arc. This weapon could give you the edge you need in close quarters with the Salmonids—and check out those nifty rotating blades!

Stringers fire ink in multiple directions simultaneously. Charge them up to not only increase your power and range, but also to cause the ink you shoot to explode! Find a safe position to shoot from and you can inflict loads of damage.

Brushes are lightweight weapons that offer quick movement while inking. Swing them to fling ink in a wide arc. If you attack fiercely while darting in and out of range, you can run circles around those Salmonids!

Blasters shoot ink that explodes in the air. The explosion hits a big area, so aim for groups of Salmonids!

Brellas have both offensive and defensive capabilities. Press the fire button to shoot ink, and hold it down to open the umbrella and protect yourself. If you keep holding the button, you can launch the umbrella forward. #SplatoonRaiders

The Collab Splatfest is now Live! #NintendoSwitchOnline members can earn 100 #MyNintendo Platinum Points and unlock themed icon elements by playing Splatoon 3 during the #SplatoonRaiders Collab Splatfest until July 12 at 5pm PT! Learn more: ninten.do/6016vIw3u

You can also get outfits by scanning amiibo figures. The Shiver, Frye, and Big Man figures launching on the same day as Splatoon Raiders each have matching outfits you can obtain. You can also tap other Splatoon series amiibo figures to get Bite Waders. #SplatoonRaiders

Even on a deserted island with no clothing stores, the Mechanic makes sure not to neglect fashion. Customize your look with outfits you earn by progressing in the story and clearing certain objectives. #SplatoonRaiders

If you're adventuring on your own, you can still get temporary help from someone by requesting help online. This feature will be unavailable for a while after you clear a raid with it, so call for help with care! You can also volunteer to help other players by selecting Go Help. #SplatoonRaiders

#SplatoonRaiders is mainly a single-player adventure, but up to four players can also team up online or via local wireless. Create a room for your friends, secure it with a password if you like, and progress the story together!

Gear up for your favourite fighting style in this weekend's #SplatoonRaiders collaboration Splatfest. Speed, power or tactics - who are you splatting for? #Splatoon3