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Splatoon North America @splatoonusna.bsky.social · 8d

Here are the top teams from the September 2025 Monthly Challenge! #Splatoon3

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Splatoon North America @splatoonusna.bsky.social · 14d

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 6pm PT through Oct 26 at 5pm PT. #Splatoon3

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Splatoon North America @splatoonusna.bsky.social · 16d

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. #Splatoon3

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Splatoon North America @splatoonusna.bsky.social · 16d

Clear your calendar, here’s this week’s schedule for the #Splatoon3 North American League events!

Register here: ninten.do/6010sqqGq

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Splatoon North America @splatoonusna.bsky.social · 21d

It’s here! Episode one of the #Splatoon3 North American League Show is available now!

Watch here: ninten.do/6018soVEi

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Splatoon North America @splatoonusna.bsky.social · 23d

Here's a Reminder Big Run Starts this Friday! #Splatoon3 #BigRun

Splatoon North America @splatoonusna.bsky.social · Aug 22

Keep your eyes peeled for the Triumvirate in the next #Splatoon3 Big Run, forecast to begin on September 19th!

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Splatoon North America @splatoonusna.bsky.social · Sep 3

Update data Ver 10.1.0 for #Splatoon3 will be available today.
Please see the following page for additional details: ninten.do/6011seiwB

How to Update Splatoon 3 | Nintendo Support

Follow these steps to update Splatoon 3, or review the software's update history.

ninten.do

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Splatoon North America @splatoonusna.bsky.social · Sep 3

Drizzle Season 2025 has started! It's a fresh new season, so why not use it to get a fresh start? #Splatoon3

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Splatoon North America @splatoonusna.bsky.social · Aug 22

Keep your eyes peeled for the Triumvirate in the next #Splatoon3 Big Run, forecast to begin on September 19th!

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Splatoon North America @splatoonusna.bsky.social · Jul 18

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! #Splatoon3

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Splatoon North America @splatoonusna.bsky.social · Jul 18

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! #Splatoon3

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Splatoon North America @splatoonusna.bsky.social · Jul 14

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! #Splatoon3 #SummerNights

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Splatoon North America @splatoonusna.bsky.social · Jul 10

☀️ Summer Nights reminder! 🌕

Travel techniques tussle this Friday, July 11th, from 05:00 PM (PDT) in #Splatoon3 #Splatfest #SummerNights

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Splatoon North America @splatoonusna.bsky.social · Jul 9

Our apologies for being a little late, but here's a look at all the events happening in #Splatoon3 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!

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Splatoon North America @splatoonusna.bsky.social · Jun 27

There had been an issue since the 10.0.0 update where Switch 1 players experienced Slowdown in some cases (most notable being in Salmon Run), this patch has fixed that issue as well as some other fixes to Urchin Underpass. #NintendoSwitch #Splatoon3

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How to Update Splatoon 3 | Nintendo Support

Follow these steps to update Splatoon 3, or review the software's update history.

en-americas-support.nintendo.com

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Splatoon North America @splatoonusna.bsky.social · Jun 27

To celebrate Summer Nights, some throwback Splatoon 2 gear is on its way! These fresh fits will be distributed via a Splatoon 3 News article on your Nintendo Switch system. #Splatoon3

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Splatoon North America @splatoonusna.bsky.social · Jun 27

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. #Splatoon3

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Splatoon North America @splatoonusna.bsky.social · Jun 11

[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

How to Update Splatoon 3 | Nintendo Support

Follow these steps to update Splatoon 3, or review the software's update history.

ninten.do

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Splatoon North America @splatoonusna.bsky.social · Jun 11

Overview of all New Weapons coming tonight in Ver 10.0.0. #Splatoon3

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Splatoon North America @splatoonusna.bsky.social · Jun 10

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. #Splatoon3

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Splatoon North America @splatoonusna.bsky.social · Jun 10

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! #Splatoon3

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Splatoon North America @splatoonusna.bsky.social · Jun 10

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. #Splatoon3

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Splatoon North America @splatoonusna.bsky.social · Jun 10

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! #Splatoon3

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Splatoon North America @splatoonusna.bsky.social · Jun 10

Maximum Freshness is being raised from five stars to ten. Rest assured, the EXP you've collected after reaching five stars will be counted.

There will also be some new badges based on the number of weapons you have with four stars or more—so get ready to experiment! #Splatoon3

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Splatoon North America @splatoonusna.bsky.social · Jun 10

The Splatlands Collection also features weapons from Emberz, a gear brand that got started on the Splatlands streets.

These weapons are all about thinking outside the box, combining different materials and textures.

More details about the Splatlands Collection are coming soon!
#Splatoon3

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