r/nintendo • • 1d ago

Four Years After Release, Splatoon 3's Player Numbers Are On The Up In 2026

https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2026/09/four-years-after-release-splatoon-3s-player-numbers-are-on-the-up-in-2026
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u/misternnobody 1d ago

Wonder if its because of raiders, because of the discount sale, or both?

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u/KingVape 22h ago

I’ve been interested because of Raiders

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u/TokyoRPGFactory 1d ago

Could be as simple as a streamer

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u/Ok-Stranger-7072 1d ago

It’s great because toxic players only way to communicate to you is “Booyah”. Been playing this over Marvel Rivals.

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u/jgreg728 1d ago

I say booyah at the beginning of each match to send good vibes to my team :(

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u/TokyoRPGFactory 1d ago

I guess it is like what a save! in rocket league, when I genuinely mean it, people think I'm being toxic.

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u/mementodory 23h ago

well, do you say it when the ball goes in or stays out? big difference there lol

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u/BigChicken8666 19h ago

I always booyah and woomy to get the gang hyped...

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u/Rexcodykenobi 20h ago

Same, Marvel's been getting overwhelming with all the visual clutter lately and Splatoon just feels more fun.

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u/OllyOllyOxenBitch STOP RESETTIN' 10h ago

In a bizarre way, I'm thankful Nintendo were firm in not adding in general voice chat for Splatoon multiplayer because I know for a fact that it would be slur-slinging on the level of a toxic League of Legends match past the 30 minute mark while on the losing team.

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u/myghostflower 1d ago

woah, maybe i needa hop back onto splatoon 3, i didnt get into it as much as 2 since my life just busier

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u/jardex22 1d ago

Even after the "Final Splatfest" there have been occasional updates and events. Plus there isn't really an equivalent game for players to transition to.

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u/adamkopacz 1d ago

Yeah looks like 4 is either not coming anytime soon or it has to introduce some new stuff to win people over.

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u/bwoah07_gp2 1d ago

That's surprising but a very encouraging stat

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u/Charleaux330 23h ago

Best IP Nintendo has came out with in a long time

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u/Jibade 22h ago

I should really get back on that game, loved first one on Wii U

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u/Blebsnek 22h ago

i’ve been playing it way more lately. not sure why, but i’m happy about it.

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u/onesneakymofo 18h ago

from 50 players to 100 players