The update included new, unspecified "battle features," raising speculation about enhanced Tricolor stages and potentially new private battle options, such as playing all color stages.
Nintendo has confirmed that no further updates (including new weapons or balance patches) will be released after 8.1.0. However, Splatoon 3 servers remain online for legitimate users. The community expects a announcement on the next-gen Switch (often called "Switch 2") in late 2026.
The most recent software update, , was released on March 18/19, 2026 .
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