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Splatoon 3

  • 8players
  • Under 30 min
  • Switch

Squid-kid shooters cover the map in ink in 4-on-4 Turf War, or team up in Salmon Run to fend off waves of fish.

Who can play

  • No split-screen on any platform.
  • Same room, own screens for up to 8 players on Switch.
  • Online for up to 8 players on Switch.
  • Each player online needs their own copy.

How it plays

  • There is no split-screenEveryone needs their own Switch and copy, plus Nintendo Switch Online for internet play.

  • Salmon Run is the friendliest group mode, a co-op shift for four where calling out bosses helps a lot.

  • Turf War is scored on ground covered rather than kills, so newer players can still contribute.

  • Action
  • Competitive
  • Good with kids

Every way to play together

No split-screen. Online for up to 8 on Switch. LAN play for up to 8 on Switch.

    • Switch
    Nintendo SwitchEditor (how we check facts)
    Same screen
    No
    Same room, own screens
    8players, co-op and versus, side modes only

    4v4 battles (plus spectators) or Salmon Run co-op for four; one Switch and copy per player.

    Online
    8players, co-op and versus, side modes only

    Turf War is 4v4; Salmon Run is co-op for four.

Quick facts

Developer
Nintendo EPD
Released
2022
Platforms
Nintendo Switch

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Answers

Updated

Does Splatoon 3 have couch co-op?
No. Splatoon 3 has no same-screen multiplayer; play it together online instead.
How many players can play Splatoon 3 together?
Local co-op and versus on separate screens for up to 8 on Switch. Online co-op and versus for up to 8 on Switch.
Do you need two copies of Splatoon 3?
Yes. Each player online needs their own copy.
What platforms is Splatoon 3 on?
Nintendo Switch.
One of 149 co-op games on Switch
Is Splatoon 3 free?
No, it's a paid game.

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