Splatoon 3 on Switch 2: free upgrade, file size and performance
Splatoon 3 is published by Nintendo and came out on September 9, 2022. Multiplayer: up to 8 over local wireless, 8 online. The eShop lists 11 supported languages.
Last checked November 2, 2026 · every figure links to its source
Specs
| File size (current) | 9.9 GBsource |
|---|---|
| Physical format | Switch 1 cartridgesource |
| Type | Switch 1 game with free Switch 2 update |
| TV mode | 4K · 60 FPSsource |
| Handheld mode | 1080p · 60 FPSsource |
| Performance note | Free Switch 2 update; Digital Foundry measured 60 FPS throughout, including the city hub (Switch 1: dynamic 1080p docked). |
| Switch 2 update | Freesource |
| US eShop price | $59.99 |
| Play modes | TV mode, Tabletop mode, Handheld mode |
| Multiplayer | Up to 8 over local wireless · 8 online |
| Languages (11) | Japanese, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Korean, Dutch, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, American English |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| Release date | September 9, 2022 |
Questions
How big is Splatoon 3 on Switch 2?
Splatoon 3 needs 9.9 GB of storage. That is about 4% of the Switch 2's 256 GB internal storage.
Is Splatoon 3 a Game-Key Card?
Splatoon 3 is a Switch 1 game, so it is sold on a regular Switch 1 cartridge, not a Game-Key Card. The cartridge works in a Switch 2.
Does Splatoon 3 run at 60 FPS on Switch 2?
Yes. Splatoon 3 targets 60 FPS in TV mode at 4K; 60 FPS in Handheld mode at 1080p. Free Switch 2 update; Digital Foundry measured 60 FPS throughout, including the city hub (Switch 1: dynamic 1080p docked).
Is there a free Switch 2 upgrade for Splatoon 3?
Yes. Splatoon 3 is a Switch 1 game that received a free update for Switch 2. You do not need to buy anything: update the game on your Switch 2 to get the improvements.