Developing· Nintendo· Published Aug 19, 2026

Patent Filing Details Splatoon 3 Update

My Nintendo News reported that a patent filing suggests Splatoon 3 is set for an update covering both Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. The source says the patch includes the Plastic-Bottle Shot Replica for eligible Splatoon Raiders players.

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Signal Summary

The reported update is described as adding a reward tied to a Splatoon Raiders save file and completion of the main story. The source identifies the update as Version 11.3.0.

Why It Matters

The report suggests Nintendo is continuing to support Splatoon 3 across both current Switch platforms while adding content connected to Splatoon Raiders. Patents show exploration or protection of an idea, not a guaranteed product.

DNA Read

The source is a reporter article from My Nintendo News, but the supplied material describes a game update rather than a patent filing; the signal classification and source content do not fully align.

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    Splatoon 3 updating to Version 11.3.0 tomorrow (patch notes)

    An update for Splatoon 3 has been scheduled for tomorrow, 19th August, pushing the colourful third-person ink shooter to Version 11.3.0. This latest update applies to both Nintendo