A creepy vibe is in the air, and we're getting our costumes together, which means Splatoween is coming! The question this year asks: Which would be the best friend? A Zombie, a Skeleton, or a Ghost? This event kicks off Oct 24 at 5pm PT through Oct 26 at 5pm PT.

Introducing Elite Challenge – a fresh new in-game event for seasoned splatters! This inaugural, solo-only event takes place on Dec 6th between 12pm PT and 2pm PT and is open to the top 1000 players in the Splat Zone X Rankings for Drizzle Season 2025.

Drip, drip, the 2025 Drizzle Season is on! Here's your September schedule of upcoming events, including a Big Run at the Um'ami Ruins. Forecasts include a chance of King Salmonids touching down, so take extra care.

A message from Grizzco just hit our desk! "The next Big Run is expected to happen from 9/19 at 5pm PT to 9/21 at 5pm PT at the Um'ami Ruins. Our sources indicate King Salmoninds are likely to appear, so stay alert. As always, we appreciate our employees' teambuilding synergy."

Here's a look at what's happening in August! An Eggstra Work event is on the way, so we hope to see you there in your shining slopsuit!!

The July Monthly Challenge is taking place on July 25 and July 26. This time it's a Turf War tussle, so let that ink fly!

Summer greetings to everyone from the Squid Research Lab! We hope you're staying cool and hydrated through this sweltering summer heat, we recommend a hat and a water bottle. Or a parasol and sparkling water if you're feeling fancy. Enjoy your summer battles!

The Summer Nights Splatfest is a wrap! With a score of 490p, Team Sea have proven themselves the titans of transportation! Thanks to everyone who participated, and as always, be sure to claim your super sea snails in the plaza!

The Summer Nights Splatfest starts tonight at 5pm PT! Which type of travel will reach the finish line first? Land, Sea, or Air?

[Original Post] Here are two Summer Nights images that haven't been posted by the official account yet. Also, the times shown are an hour late, the Splatfest starts July 11 5pm PT and ends July 13 5pm PT.

Our apologies for being a little late, but here's a look at all the events happening in Splatoon 3 in July! And don't forget to pick up your free gear via the Splatoon 3 News article before the Summer Nights Splatfest kicks off!

Things are heating up, a special Summer Nights Splatfest is inkoming! This year's vacation-y question: Which would you rather travel by? Land, Sea, or Air? The festivities kick off on July 11 at 6pm PT until July 13 at 6pm PT.

[Original Post] The next Big Run will take place from 5PM PT on 6/13 to 5PM PT on 6/15 at Undertow Spillway!

Along with the recent update to the Splatoon 3 game, SplatNet 3 now has updated information about weapons! You can now see the Series Weapon Power for all your weapons, as well as your Best Nine—the nine weapons in your arsenal with the highest Series Weapon Power.

[Notification] Update data Ver 10.0.0 for #Splatoon3 will be available later today. Please see the following page for additional details: ninten.do/6010SqvMG

The Starz Dynamo Roller is an eye-catching weapon coming from Emberz in the Splatlands Collection. Capture the opposition with a Point Sensor and Killer Wail 5.1.

The Bulbz Tri-Stringer is a bright and shining weapon coming from Emberz in the Splatlands Collection. Box your opponents into a corner with the Angle Shooter and Inkjet.

The Cometz Octobrush is a bright and shining weapon coming from Emberz in the Splatlands Collection. Make your victory wish come true with Autobombs and a Kraken Royale.

The Glitterz L-3 Nozzlenose is a weapon with a nostalgic design coming from Emberz in the Splatlands Collection. Get into an offensive mindset with Splat Bombs and the Inkjet.

The Planetz Big Swig Roller is a weapon with a nostalgic design coming from Emberz in the Splatlands Collection. Deliver some excitement with the Torpedo sub and Triple Splashdown special.

The Twinklez Splat Dualies are a weapon with a nostalgic design coming from Emberz in the Splatlands Collection. Stay flexible in any situation with Fizzy Bombs and a Big Bubbler.

The Patternz Undercover Brella is a specially wrapped weapon coming from Emberz in the Splatlands Collection. Get flashy in battle with Curling Bombs and the Killer Wail 5.1.

The Torrentz Hydra Splatling is a specially wrapped weapon coming from Emberz in the Splatlands Collection. Dominate the stage with the Sprinkler sub and Big Bubbler special.

The Stickerz Splatana Stamper is a specially wrapped weapon coming from Emberz in the Splatlands Collection. Get bombastic in battle with Autobombs and a Booyah Bomb.

The Hoofz Dualie Squelchers are a wilderness-inspired weapon coming from Emberz in the Splatlands Collection. Get the drop on your opponents with the Point Sensor and Splattercolor Screen.

The Hornz Dread Wringer is a wilderness-inspired weapon coming from Emberz in the Splatlands Collection. Return fire on your opponents with Curling Bombs and the Crab Tank.

The Clawz .96 Gal is a wilderness-inspired weapon coming from Emberz in the Splatlands Collection. Catch your prey with the Angle Shooter and Tacticooler.

The Colorz Aerospray is a weapon built with holographic materials coming from Emberz in the Splatlands Collection. Ink up your opponents' eyes with Burst Bombs and Splattercolor Screen.

The Gleamz Blaster is a weapon built with holographic materials coming from Emberz in the Splatlands Collection. Aim to impress with the Squid Beakon and Crab Tank.

The Glamorz Splattershot is a weapon built with holographic materials coming from Emberz in the Splatlands Collection. Get everyone's attention with Burst Bombs and a Kraken Royale.

The Tenta Brella CRE-M is a weapon with limited-edition colors coming from Barazushi in the Splatlands Collection. Corner your opponents by mixing Toxic Mist and Super Chump.

The REEF-LUX 450 MIL-K is a weapon with limited-edition colors coming from Barazushi in the Splatlands Collection. Expose your opponents to punishment with Torpedo subs and a Booyah Bomb special.

The H-3 Nozzlenose VIP-R is a predator-inspired weapon coming from Barazushi in the Splatlands Collection. Make your opponents dance with Suction Bombs and Triple Inkstrike.

The Mini Splatling RTL-R is a weapon with a deep jungle aesthetic coming from Barazushi in the Splatlands Collection. Dish out some punishment while supporting your team with the Squid Beakon and Trizooka.

The Jet Squelcher COB-R is a hunter-inspired weapon coming from Barazushi in the Splatlands Collection. Get aggressive on the battlefield with Burst Bombs and a Triple Splashdown special.

The Rapid Blaster Pro WNT-R is a weapon made for use in extreme cold coming from Barazushi in the Splatlands Collection. Bring the heat with Suction Bombs and then cool things down with a Tacticooler.

The Splatterscope CAM-O is a weapon model featuring the scope from Splat Charger FRST coming from Barazushi in the Splatlands Collection. Like all weapons with scopes, it sacrifices the ability to hold a charge for longer range.

The Splat Charger CAM-O is a weapon made for forest environments coming from Barazushi in the Splatlands Collection. Secure your turf and hold the line with the Sprinkler and Crab Tank.

The Splattershot Pro FRZ-N is a weapon made for cold-weather use coming from Barazushi in the Splatlands Collection. Adapt to any challenging situation with Splat Bombs and the Tenta Missiles.

The Splatana Wiper RUS-T is a weapon made with newly-researched materials coming from Barazushi in the Splatlands Collection. Shatter the opponent's defenses with Curling Bombs and an Trizooka special.

The Tri-Slosher ASH-N is a weapon made with newly-researched materials coming from Barazushi in the Splatlands Collection. Battle strategically with Splat Bombs and the Splattercolor Screen.

The Paintbrush BRN-Z is a weapon made with newly-researched materials coming from Barazushi in the Splatlands Collection. Establish your dominance with the Splash Wall and Trizooka.

The Dapple Dualies NOC-T is a weapon built for agility and flexibility coming from Barazushi in the Splatlands Collection. Adapt to combat at any range with its Splat Bombs and Killer Wail 5.1.

The Carbon Roller ANG-L is a weapon made to withstand the pressure of deep water coming from Barazushi in the Splatlands Collection. Bait and hook your opponents with Fizzy Bombs and Super Chump.

The Splash-o-matic GCK-O is a high-durability weapon made for rainforest environments coming from Barazushi in the Splatlands Collection. Control your opponents' movement with Toxic Mist and Ink Storm.

[Notice] We have confirmed that when playing update version 9.3.0 on Nintendo Switch 2, the following issues can occur: -Players can Squid Roll in place without ink -When landing from a fall from a high place in squid form, the landing spot gets coated in ink (Continues)

Ver 10.0.0 will also include some adjustments for the Nintendo Switch 2 system, so get ready for smoother and more detailed visuals! And don't worry—you'll still be able to play on your Nintendo Switch.

This is Urchin Underpass—a stage from the original Splatoon game. Set under an Inkopolis highway, this place has undergone some renovations but is still recognizable as the hotbed of Turf War trends that it was. It'll be added to the rotation starting on June 12!

SplatNet 3 will soon display your Best Nine: your nine weapons with the highest Series Weapon Power. You'll also be able to see the Series Weapon Power for each of your weapons, as well as your Best Nine rankings based on the total power of your nine.

When players with S rank or higher join Anarchy Battle (Series), Series Weapon Power will be used to match players of similar levels. This power is measured per weapon too, which means you may want to specialize or branch out!