| Update | Highlights | Release |
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| 1.0.0[1] | | 19 April 2022 -14 June 2022 |
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| 1.1.0 | - Initial preload release ofSplatoon 3.
- Adds majority of multiplayer data.
- Changes to single-player.
- Activates online functionality.
| 7 September 2022 |
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| 1.1.1 | - Adjusted rate ofTricolor Turf War to occur inSplatfests.
- Bug fixes for player controls, multiplayer, Salmon Run, story mode, and other adjustments.
| 16 September 2022 |
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| 1.1.2 | - Bug fixes for communication, player controls, match-related, and other changes.
| 30 September 2022 |
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| 1.2.0 | - Balance adjustments, bug fixes, and general improvements.
- Adds support for the first wave ofSplatoon 3amiibo.
| 26 October 2022 |
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| 1.2.1 | - Bug fixes for multiplayer.
| 28 October 2022 |
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| 2.0.0 | | 30 November 2022 |
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| 2.0.1 | - Bug fixes for player controls, and other changes.
| 9 December 2022 |
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| 2.1.0 | - Balance adjustments, bug fixes, and general improvements.
| 18 January 2023 |
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| 2.1.1 | | 9 February 2023 |
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| 3.0.0 | - New content as part ofFresh Season 2023.
- Balance adjustments, stage redesigns, and bug fixes.
| 28 February 2023 |
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| 3.0.1 | | 9 March 2023 |
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| 3.1.0 | - New Splatfest content relating toInkopolis DLC.
- Balance adjustments, bug fixes, and general improvements.
| 31 March 2023 |
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| 3.1.1 | - New Splatfest data and adjustments.
- Bug fixes for multiplayer, Salmon Run, and other changes.
| 2 May 2023 |
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| 4.0.0 | | 31 May 2023 |
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| 4.0.1 | - Bug fixes for multiplayer.
| 2 June 2023 |
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| 4.0.2 | - Bug fixes and performance improvements for multiplayer.
| 14 June 2023 |
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| 4.1.0 | - Balance adjustments, bug fixes, and general improvements.
| 27 July 2023 |
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| 5.0.0 | | 31 August 2023 |
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| 5.0.1 | - Minor bug fixes and minor new content related toSide Order.
| 15 September 2023 |
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| 5.1.0 | | 18 October 2023 |
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| 5.2.0 | - Adds support for the second wave ofSplatoon 3amiibo.
- The number ofCatalog Points earned during the Closeout Bonus period has increased from 1.2x to 1.5x.
- Added support forSplatoon 3 Tournament Manager.
| 16 November 2023 |
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| 6.0.0 | | 30 November 2023 |
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| 6.0.1 | | 8 December 2023 |
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| 6.0.2 | | 22 December 2023 |
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| 6.1.0 | - Balance adjustments, bug fixes, and general improvements.
- Added theMincemeat Metalworks stage redesign.
| 25 January 2024 |
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| 7.0.0 | | 22 February 2024 |
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| 7.1.0 | | 22 March 2024 |
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| 7.2.0 | - Balance adjustments, bug fixes, and general improvements.
- Added theUndertow Spillway stage redesign.
| 18 April 2024 |
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| 8.0.0 | - New content as part ofSizzle Season 2024.
- New Splatfest feature: players can acquire conch shells in certain battles.
- Balance changes to weapons, and bug fixes.
| 31 May 2024 |
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| 8.1.0 | - Balance adjustments, bug fixes, and general improvements.
| 18 July 2024 |
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| 9.0.0 | - Adds support for the third wave ofSplatoon 3amiibo.
- New Splatfest feature: players who achieve a title of Ruler can board the Splatfest Float and take photos.
- Balance adjustments, bug fixes, and general improvements.
| 29 August 2024 |
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| 9.1.0 | | 12 September 2024 |
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| 9.2.0 | - Balance adjustments, bug fixes, and general improvements.
| 21 November 2024 |
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| 9.3.0 | - Balance adjustments, bug fixes, and general improvements.
| 13 March 2025 |
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| 10.0.0 | - New content as part of a bonus update.
- Increased the maximum weaponFreshness.
- Performance and graphical improvements forNintendo Switch 2.
- OnNintendo Switch, certain visual elements were removed from Anarchy Battle to improve performance.
- Balance adjustments, bug fixes, and general improvements.
| 12 June 2025 |
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| 10.0.1 | | 27 June 2025 |
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| 10.1.0 | - Balance adjustments and general improvements.
| 4 September 2025 |
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| 11.0.0 | - New mechanics
- Balance adjustments, bug fixes, and general improvements.
| 29 January 2026 |
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| 11.0.1 | - Bug fixes for multiplayer.
- Inadvertent balance adjustments.
| 5 February 2026 |
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