Switch 2 may soon become one of the best Switch multiplayer games ever

The Nintendo Switch 2 Can see an enhanced version of Splatoon 3 In the near future, according to a rumored rating update that was relayed on social media. Despite the rumors, Nintendo has not confirmed if Splatoon 3 Any dedicated enhancements will be received once its free Switch 2 update patch goes live in June.

Since its launch in September 2022, Splatoon 3 Thanks to its dedicated fan base and unique graphical style, it has become one of Nintendo's go-to multiplayer titles. Within two years of its release. Splatoon 3 It sold 11.9 million units worldwide, making it the best-selling entry ever Splatoon Franchise till date. While Splatoon 3 Having already held its last Splatfest event, September 2024's Grand Festival, that hasn't stopped Nintendo from repeating seasonal events for new players who missed out the first time around. Although mainstream support is low, Splatoon 3 Still sees map rotation updates on a consistent basis, along with bug fixes for any issues that come up.

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A new Splatoon 3 listing could tease potential Switch 2 plans

Despite rumors about Splatoon 3The future should be taken with a good grain of salt, a rating update can give fans some reasons to hope for new developments. The Pan European Game Information (PEGI) ratings website updated their status Splatoon 3 Listing to include the Switch 2 as the console the game is available on. currently, Splatoon 3 Switch 2 has a placeholder release date of December 31, 2025, compared to the original September 9, 2022, release date on Switch.

However Splatoon 3 To accommodate the launch of the Switch 2 which received a free patch in 2025, the changes made were mostly on the graphical side. Also, Splatoon 3The 10.0.0 update made some graphical compromises to the original Switch system to keep the game fair for users on both systems in competitive game modes. It is currently unclear why Splatoon 3 Received a PEGI rating update to include the Switch 2, version 10.0.0 was released six months after the listing update.

In addition, the same list for Pikmin 3 Deluxe PEGI's database was first spotted in December, which saw the Switch 2 added to the list of supported consoles. So, both PEGI updates could lend credence to the notion that Nintendo still has plans to update specific Switch titles to take advantage of the Switch 2's hardware. Although the Switch 2's 2026 release calendar is still a work-in-progress, some confirmed entries include Nintendo Switch 2 versions. Super Mario Bros. Wonder and Animal Crossing: New Horizonss Although Nintendo has not officially said Splatoon 3 Will get a dedicated Nintendo Switch 2 version, Splatoon The franchise still has another project in development for fans to keep an eye on.

The future of Splatoon on Switch 2 is still in development

initially disclosed at the same time splatoon 3's 10.0.0 update, Splatoon Raiders is a spin-off in which players will control a new character called The Mechanic. Mechanic's main band, will be joined by Deep Cut Splatoon 3 and its Splatfest events, on the Spheralite Islands. More details about while Splatoon RaidersWhile its genre and release window remain elusive, it's anyone's guess when Nintendo will reveal more information about the upcoming project.

However, fans looking to get a Switch 2 should act quickly to enjoy any upcoming titles Nintendo has planned for 2026 and beyond. With the ongoing DRAM shortage crisis driving prices across the board on RAM kits and solid-state drives (SSDs), the Switch 2 and other current-gen targets will face price increases in 2026. While Nintendo hasn't said when or if the Switch 2 will see a price change, time will tell what choice it makes.