Usually, over time, online games gradually lose their audience, but Splatoon 3 is showing the opposite trend. According to Nintendo representatives, in 2026, the number of active players in the colorful shooter grew compared to the 2025 figures.
Unexpected audience growth
Splatoon 3 was released back in 2022, yet the project continues to attract new users and bring back series veterans. The game's director, Seita Inoue, confirmed that the active player base showed positive momentum this year, which is a rare achievement for a game that is already four years old.
- Ongoing community support and events maintain high interest in the game.
- The growth of the Nintendo console user base contributes to an influx of fresh audience.
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