The Splatoon series is a highly colorful and vibrant third-person shooter experience exclusive to Nintendo. The games feature anthropomorphic marine creatures who battle for control of various maps via paint. Splatoon offers both multiplayer and single-player modes with the former being where the bulk of the action comes from.
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New Splatoon 3 Update Just Made an Odd Change to the Game Years After It Originally Launched
Splatoon 3 has just received a new update over three years after its launch, and it's made a rather bizarre change to a key feature.
Splatoon 3 Announces Halloween Splatfest
Splatoon 3 unveils its next Splatfest, which will be the return of Splatoween, a specially-themed Splatfest celebrating the Halloween season.
Splatoon 3 Gets New Update for September 2025
Splatoon 3 releases a fresh new update for September 2025, giving players a wide range of tweaks and changes to explore as they boot up the title.
Splatoon Raiders Details Leak Online Ahead of Rumored Nintendo Direct
Some rumors about the upcoming spin-off Splatoon Raiders leak online ahead of a rumored Nintendo Direct broadcast potentially coming in late July.
Splatoon 3 Reveals New Splatfest Event for July 2025
The next Splatoon 3 Splatfest has been announced for July 2025, and players have a chance to grab some great Splatoon 2 throwback gear.
Splatoon Raiders Drinks from the Same Well Animal Crossing Already Dug
Splatoon Raiders serves as the first spin-off in the franchise, something not unfamiliar to a franchise with some surprising overlap.
Splatoon 3 Update Makes Sacrifices on Switch 1
Splatoon 3's version 10.0.0 update made some significant changes to the original Switch version of the popular team shooter that players should note.
Splatoon 3 Reveals June 2025 Update Patch Notes
Splatoon 3 releases version 10.0.0, which brings some changes that both Switch 2 and original Switch users can utilize in the third-person shooter.
Why Splatoon Raiders’ Reveal May Be Bittersweet for Fans
The announcement of Splatoon Raiders is exciting, but some fans might not like what it means for the series as a whole.
New Splatoon Game Suddenly Announced for the Switch 2
Nintendo suddenly reveals a new spinoff title for its inky shooter franchise called Splatoon Raiders, coming to the Switch 2 console.
Splatoon 4 Feature Wish List
Nintendo has a chance to bring some new swagger to its Splatoon series in the next entry, as there are a few features that could spice things up.
Splatoon May Be Biding Its Time on Nintendo Switch 2, and That's a Good Thing
The Nintendo Switch 2 Direct came and went without any Splatoon news, but it may be best that Nintendo takes its time with the next game.
Splatoon 3 Reveals New Splatfest for April 2025
A special Splatfest begins in Splatoon 3 this weekend, allowing players to choose a side based on a brand-new themed question.
Monster Hunter Wilds is Taking a Page Out of Splatoon’s Playbook with Update 1
Monster Hunter Wilds’ Grand Hub introduces a singing diva, echoing Splatoon’s idol performances and enhancing the game’s worldbuilding.
Splatoon 3 Confirms 9.3.0 Update Release Date and Patch Notes
In a new major update, Splatoon 3 players receive a variety of adjustments in the game’s multiplayer mode, alongside a bunch of bug fixes.
Splatoon 3 Chocolate Splatfest Continues a Trend
Splatoon 3 closes the curtain on the second run of the Best Chocolate Splatfest, with the winning team continuing a trend.
Splatoon 3 Bringing Back Chocolate Splatfest
Splatoon 3 is bringing back the chocolate Splatfest, giving players a second chance to determine which kind of chocolate is the best.
Why the Nintendo Switch 2's Rumored Specs Could Be a Good Omen for Splatoon 4
With the Switch 2 on the way very soon, Nintendo has the chance to grow Splatoon in a major way with the franchise's next title.
Splatoon 3 Announces Return of Frosty Fest Event
Splatoon 3 announces the return of a seasonal Splatfest theme, giving fans the chance to participate in a rerun of the Frosty Fest event.
Some Splatoon Tracks Have Been Removed from Nintendo Music
The Nintendo Music app removes several tracks from the service, all of which originated in the Splatoon ink shooter series.