Splatoon 3 is getting an update this week, bring new weapons and more
In a move that is surprising, given Nintendo announced that content for Splatoon 3 was done a while ago, they have now announced a new 10.0 update is coming to the game, which also enhances the game for Nintendo Switch 2. You can see a little of the update towards the end of the trailer below.
The update is due to launch late in the day on June 12, and will bring with it a host of updates. There are two new weapon collections coming to the game, Barazushi and Emberz, you can see the offerings below.
In addition to new weapons, a new map will be added or more specifically a returning map. Urchin Underpass, which has not been seen since the original release, is getting updated for new fights.
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.
— Splatoon North America (@SplatoonNA) June 10, 2025
It'll be added to the rotation starting on June 12! pic.twitter.com/TeFw0Wzdbo
For those players who care about rank and such, there are a number of updates coming to that:
Maximum Freshness - The cap is being raised from 5 to 10, any XP already earnt by players who were at the previous cap, will count towards the new levels
New Badges - New badges are being added based on the number of 4-star weapons players have
Anarchy Battles - S rank players or higher will see their Series Weapon Power used to match to other players of similar levels, power is measured per weapon.
The SplatNet 3 app inside the Nintendo Switch App is getting an update and will now show the best nine weapons a player has, based on their Series Weapon Power. You will also be able to see all the power for your weapons, the top 9 will just be the ones that get ranked.
Finally, those playing the game on Nintendo Switch 2 are getting some attention, with Nintendo promising smoother and more detailed visuals, the exact details were not revealed. You can see an example screenshot of the new updates below.
The update will also come to both Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2.
