Splatoon 3 Side Order, a single-player DLC for the hit multiplayer-focused ink-based Nintendo Switch shooter, is an interesting proposition. It’s not the fact that it exists, but the story it tells, that interests fans the most.
Nintendo first revealed Splatoon 3 Side Order in the Nintendo Direct February 2023, with a tiny teaser trailer you can check out below, but now we’ve finally reached the release date.
When was the Splatoon 3 Side Order release date?
The Splatoon 3 Side Order DLC was released on February 22, 2024. You can check out the trailer below if you’re interested in learning more about the gameplay.

What is Splatoon 3 Side Order?
Splatoon 3 Side Order is a single-player expansion for the ink-slinging multiplayer game. In the trailer above, you get a proper look at the gameplay involved.
There’s plenty of challenging combat and a hefty upgrade system based on color chips – which could explain the drab, white world that our octoling is in.
Instead of Lil Buddy, you get Pearl to hang around with – sort of. It looks to be a drone controlled remotely by her that follows you along and chats with you while you splat and slide.
For more beyond Splatoon 3 Side Order, check out our Splatoon 3 weapons, Splatoon characters, and Splatoon amiibo guides.