Shooters & Action · Multiplayer guide
Splatoon 3
SwitchSeparate consoles neededOnline multiplayerColourful 4-vs-4 ink battles, plus the co-op Salmon Run mode.
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Controller requirements
You can't play together on one console: each player needs their own Switch.
- Same console
- Not supported: each player needs their own console
- Pro Controller
- Supported
- Consoles nearby (local wireless)
- Up to 8 players, one per console, one copy per console
- Online
- Up to 8 players
Notes: Nintendo says split-screen multiplayer is not available. Each player needs their own console and copy of the game. Salmon Run is up to 4 players.
Game overview
Each player needs their own Switch: there is no split-screen. Play together over local wireless (up to 8) or online.
- Genre
- Shooters & Action
- Multiplayer
- Versus & Co-op · Competitive
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Good for
- Friends
How to play with friends
- Each player opens Splatoon 3 on their own console.
- For local play, go to the Lobby and choose Private Battle or Salmon Run with players nearby.
- For online, everyone needs Nintendo Switch Online.
Buying advice
- Each player needs their own console and their own copy of the game.
- Online play on Switch generally needs a Nintendo Switch Online membership.
Where to buy
The game
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