Splatoon 3: Release Time, Size, Reviews, And More Guide

A fun game involving paint and colors? Yes, that is definitely something many of us can get behind!

Well, Nintendo is back with the newest game in the Splatoon franchise with Splatoon 3 on the horizon. The game is officially launching on September 9,  and the early reviews are incredibly uplifting. The game is releasing in both physical and digital form, at particular times.

Therefore, all of us are waiting for the exact details on when it releases and the following guide will go over the details we know and what to know more. 

Splatoon 3 - Release date

Splatoon 3: Release time

Nintendo has so far avoided mentioning any fixed time for the game’s release which is unlike them. However, that does not mean we are completely devoid of information here. 

The America Support site of Nintendo which details when games go on the eShop, if the game has a physical release too (which Splatoon 3 is), the launch time is normally 9pm PT the day before the official release i.e. September 8. 

The other time zones include: 

  • 1o pm MT
  • 11 pm CT
  • 12 am ET

Additionally, there are copies of the game already in possession of some game shops across the world. This means there are players who have already started playing, minus the online part, which can only be done after the official release. 

As is the case with almost all games nowadays, there are several leaks of the storyline online and even on video platforms. If you are absolutely not a fan of spoilers, like me, then be careful in your free time till the game comes to you. 

Splatoon 3 - All to know

Splatoon 3: Size and reviews 

The overall space taken up by the game is around 6 GB. Therefore, that is the minimum required amount of space on the storage card, and getting the digital copy is beneficial in another way as well.

You will be able to get two times the Gold Points if you buy Splatoon 3 digitally before the end of the month. The Points can be exchanged for future discounts on purchases made in the eShop. 

Splatoon 3 will get a lot of early takes as the reviews have been solid so far. with Metacritic giving it an 84 rating based on 50+ reviews, which is just about better than its predecessors. The paint game is sure to make a big splash soon.

Thus, that is all the knowledge of the game for right now. There will be more information as the time to launch gets near and once players start playing it gradually. 


Last Updated on September 9, 2022

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