Splatoon 3 to receive update this week, includes Switch 2 improvements

Nintendo has announced its next free Switch game update on Switch 2, which is for Splatoon 3. It will be available on June 12, 2025 with version 10.0.0

The update will include enhanced visuals and a better frame rate, particularly in locations like Splatsville and the Grand Festival Grounds. Cross-play with Nintendo Switch owners will be supported.

New content is also planned for both Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 players. The game is bringing along the Splatsland Collection, featuring new weapons from Barazushi / Emberz. While they’re based on previous weapons, they have fresh new looks and different subweapons / specials. There’ll be thirty in total added to the title.

Also as part of the update, all weapon Freshness caps will be raised. You’ll be able to earn new badges as well. If that wasn’t enough, Series Weapon Power is being added as a new stat, which tracks a player’s effectiveness per weapon based on their win/loss ratio in battles – and will then match them with players of a similar power. Fans will also be happy to hear that Urchin Underpass from Splatoon 1 is returning. 

Splatoon Raiders was also just revealed today. We have that first look here.