Splatoon 3 player count increased in 2026
Nintendo reports that Splatoon 3 has experienced an increase in its player count in 2026 compared to 2025. This trend is attributed to the recently released Splatoon Raiders, with Nintendo director Seita Inoue specifically citing its positive effect. The game also received a Nintendo Switch update last year that improved resolution.
My Nintendo News reports that Nintendo revealed this information in a Famitsu interview, noting that more people have been playing since the announcement of Splatoon Raiders. Nintendo Everything also reported on the player increase.
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Splatoon 3 had more players this year than in 2025
Nintendo revealed in a Famitsu interview that Splatoon 3 has seen an increase in players this year compared to 2025, with more people playing since the announcement of Splatoon Raiders. The game continues to be popular on the Nintendo Switch.
Nintendo says Splatoon 3 has had more players in 2026 compared to 2025
Nintendo reports that Splatoon 3 has seen an increase in players in 2026 compared to 2025, a trend attributed by director Seita Inoue to the positive effect of the recently released Splatoon Raiders. The game also received a Nintendo Switch update last year that improved resolution.
