Splatoon 3 | Version 11.3.0 is Available Now (Full Patch Notes)

Game Operation tweaks and more.

On August 19, 2026, Nintendo released a new update for Splatoon 3. This update implements multiple fixes, with the full patch notes available here:

Splatoon 3 | Ver. 11.3.0 Patch Notes: (Released August 19, 2026)

All changes apply to both Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch.

Changes to Multiplayer:

• A new weapon, the Plastic-Bottle Shot Replica, has been added.
  • It has the same weapon specifications as the Tentatek Splattershot.
  • You can receive it from the lobby terminal if you have save data on the same system as the Nintendo Switch 2 software Splatoon Raiders, where the main story has been cleared.
  • In order to receive it, you must start Splatoon 3 using the same user profile as the user for the Splatoon Raiders save data.
• Specifications for some main weapons have changed.

  Weapon	Change Details
  Carbon Roller Carbon Roller Deco Carbon Roller ANG-L	Adjusted the damage-falloff rate based on distance for vertical swings, allowing it to deal 50.0 damage/100 damage farther than it did before. Increased the maximum movement speed when holding the ZR Button to ink while moving ahead by approximately 5%.
  Tri-Slosher Tri-Slosher Nouveau Tri-Slosher ASH-N	Reduced the amount of ink consumed by approximately 5%.
  Glooga Dualies Glooga Dualies Deco	Reduced the scatter of shots after a Dodge Roll by approximately 10%.
  .52 Gal .52 Gal Deco	Decreased the radius of the ink splatter at the point of impact for projectiles that land at a distance by approximately 8%.
  E-liter 4K Custom E-liter 4K E-liter 4K Scope Custom E-liter 4K Scope	Lessened the effect of the ink-consumption reduction when equipping the Ink Saver (Main) ability.
  Snipewriter 5H Snipewriter 5B	Increased the amount of ink consumed by approximately 7%.
  Tri-Stringer Inkline Tri-Stringer Bulbz Tri-Stringer Order Stringer Replica	Decreased the size of the area inked by falling spray.

• Specifications for some special weapons have changed.

  Special Weapon	Change Details
  Triple Splashdown	After activation, players become invulnerable to damage approximately 1/6th of a second faster than before. Decreased the area of the damaging explosion area by approximately 9%. Increased the distance traveled by the ink fists by approximately 9%. With this change, the area that deals 100 or more damage due to overlapping explosions is decreased.
  Trizooka	Increased the speed of shots by approximately 13% without changing the flight distance.
  Ink Vac	Decreased the amount of opponents’ ink that can be sucked up by approximately 9%.

• Points required for some special weapons have been changed.

  Weapon	Before	After
  Splattershot Pro FRZ-N	190	180
  Custom Hydra Splatling	200	190
  Inkline Tri-Stringer	190	200

This update adds a weapon related to Splatoon Raiders and also includes changes to multiplayer balance.

For certain main weapons, we have made it more difficult to safely keep Splat Zones inked or maintain constant pressure on opponents.

As for the other main weapons, we have made changes with the goal of enhancing their unique characteristics or improving ease of use.

The next update will focus on changes to multiplayer balance.

Bug Fixes:

Fixes to Player Controls:

• Fixed an issue where performing certain actions immediately after jumping off a wall using Squid Surge allowed for greater horizontal movement than intended.

About Splatoon 3:

Ink, swim, and splat in the freshest shooter around – Enter 4-on-4* ink-slinging battles in this colorful action shooter packed with style and attitude. As a squid-like Inkling, quickly cover your surroundings (and opponents) in ink with wild weaponry and swim through your own color to sneak and splat. Dive into the fresh fun with family and friends and make waves as a team. Get splatted by an opponent? No sweat! The goal in Turf War is to cover the most ground, so respawn and jump back into the inky action.

Keep it current with rotating items, seasonal catalogs, and special events – Variety is the spice of an Inkling’s life, so check out shops daily for a changing array of gear that is as fashionable as it is functional. Timed events like Splatfests bring different types of chaotic competition and content updates add even more weapons and stages. Earn points to get in-game items from season-specific catalogs to dress up your own personal locker and show your style.

Use inky new abilities and weapons to compete, cooperate, or clear up the mystery of the Fuzzy Ooze – Dynamic new moves like the Squid Surge and Squid Roll will help you and your fellow Inklings cover more ground and avoid enemy ink. Take aim with the bow-like Stringer and get slash happy with sword-like Splatanas—these new weapon types join an arsenal of fresh special weapons and sub weapons, too. Work together to collect Golden Eggs and fend off brand-new swarms of invading Salmonids in the co-op Salmon Run mode. Tackle a solo adventure alongside a Smallfry companion to solve the mystery of the Fuzzy Ooze in the offline story mode.