Nintendo recently stunned enthusiasts by unveiling Splatoon Raiders, a fresh installment tailored for Switch 2. Concurrently, adjustments were revealed for Splatoon 3, including novel armaments, the reintroduction of Urchin Underpass, and optimizations aimed at enhancing performance across platforms.
Prior to the rollout of Version 10.0.0 on June 11, 2025, comprehensive adjustments have been disclosed via official channels. Notable modifications include:
Splatoon 3 Ver. 10.0.0 Launch Details
Platform-Specific Enhancements (Switch 2)
- Visual fidelity improvements across gameplay environments
- Optimized animations for Salmon Run adversaries and NPCs
- Upgraded resolution for captured media via Photo Mode
Multiplayer Revisions
- Introduction of Urchin Underpass arena
- 60 new armaments across Barazushi/Emberz collections
- Revised mechanics for Anarchy Battles and X Rankings
Weapon Series Highlights
Barazushi Arsenal
| Weapon | Sub Weapon | Special Weapon |
|---|---|---|
| Splatana Wiper RUS-T | Curling Bomb | Trizooka |
| REEF-LUX 450 MIL-K | Torpedo | Booyah Bomb |
| Tenta Brella CRE-M | Toxic Mist | Super Chump |
| Dapple Dualies NOC-T | Splat Bomb | Killer Wail 5.1 |
| Mini Splatling RTL-R | Squid Beakon | Trizooka |
| Tri-Slosher ASH-N | Splat Bomb | Splattercolor Screen |
| Splatterscope CAM-O | Sprinkler | Crab Tank |
| Splat Charger CAM-O | Sprinkler | Crab Tank |
| Painbrush BRN-Z | Splash Wall | Trizooka |
| Carbon Roller ANG-L | Fizzy Bomb | Super Chump |
| Rapid Blaster Pro WNT-R | Suction Bomb | Tacticooler |
| H-3 Nozzlenose VIP-R | Suction Bomb | Triple Inkstrike |
| Jet Squelcher COB-R | Burst Bomb | Triple Splashdown |
| Splattershot Pro FRZ-N | Splat Bomb | Tenta Missiles |
| Splash-o-matic GCK-O | Toxic Mist | Ink Storm |
Emberz Arsenal
| Weapon | Sub Weapon | Special Weapon |
|---|---|---|
| Stickerz Splatana Stamper | Autobomb | Booyah Bomb |
| Bulbz Tri-Stringer | Angle Shooter | Inkjet |
| Patternz Undercover Brella | Curling Bomb | Killer Wail 5.1 |
| Hoofz Dualie Squelchers | Point Sensor | Splattercolor Screen |
| Twinklez Splat Dualies | Fizzy Bomb | Big Bubbler |
| Torrentz Hydra Splatling | Sprinkler | Big Bubbler |
| Hornz Dread Wringer | Curling Bomb | Crab Tank |
| Cometz Octobrush | Autobomb | Kraken Royale |
| Planetz Big Swig Roller | Torpedo | Triple Splashdown |
| Starz Dynamo Roller | Point Sensor | Killer Wail 5.1 |
| Gleamz Blaster | Squid Beakon | Crab Tank |
| Glitterz L-3 Nozzlenose | Splat Bomb | Inkjet |
| Clawz .96 Gal | Angle Shooter | Tacticooler |
| Glamorz Splattershot | Burst Bomb | Kraken Royale |
| Colorz Aerospray | Burst Bomb | Splattercolor Screen |
Balance Adjustments
| Sub Weapon | Modifications |
|---|---|
| Toxic Mist |
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| Special Weapon | Adjustments |
|---|---|
| Wave Breaker |
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| Booyah Bomb |
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| Triple Inkstrike |
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| Crab Tank |
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Additional enhancements include expanded weapon freshness tracking, revised ranking mechanics, and collision/animation corrections across multiple maps. Future updates will prioritize multiplayer equilibrium assessments following these modifications.