Does anyone think we will get a splatoon 4

[Hippo555467]

I personally think we might get one more splatoon game after this one but I’m curious to hear anyone else’s thoughts

 

[Yosi Spring]

Once the next Nintendo console comes out, sure

 

[angelicakuma]

Splatoon is a popular game, especially in Japan which is Nintendo’s domestic market. I would be more surprised if Nintendo did NOT release another Splatoon game

 

[Pineapple Death Match]

I wouldn't anticipate a splat 4 for another couple of years, but assuming Switch 2 comes out this year or the next, it'll likely be announced to some capacity within a year or so of that. Someone mention/suggested that the big nintendo multiplayer game that's most likely to be "first in line" for Switch 2 is likely Mario Kart, and I agree tbh. We wrapped up MK8's DLC and I doubt that's the only thing the Mario Kart team's been working on for the past while. Plus, Mario Kart is if not a system-seller it's absolutely close considering how great the sales of MK8 has been.

Tbh although I like the catalog system they did for S3 in theory, the problem is that it did kinda give a definitive "end date" for new content, which means the casual player-base will likely dry up a bit after that. I do agree with general consensus that there will likely be a handful of updates after the last catalog, though, but the dev team will likely shift priorities to the next Animal Crossing or the next Splatoon (I believe they share a dev team but I don't know if it's like, split down the middle, or everyone works on both, or what)

 

[9DB]

Yes but it's probably going to be very different

 

[cryfecta]

They will, its too profitable for them to drop. Definitely won't be until next console though, maybe another 2-3 years
Considering splat3 is the last game in the current storymode saga, I'm excited to see how they'll move forward with it, or if they even make a spinoff of some kind in the near future. I think theres a lot of potential for both

 

[Cephalobro]

It's definite that there will be a Splatoon 4, just not for a couple of years. And I hope that there are a few years in the Switch 2's life cycle after it has been released before Splatoon 4 even gets teased. If there's one thing I hope they have learned from Splatoon 3, it's that they will take as much time as they need for Splatoon 4 so it can have a strong start. I don't want to see glitches that give gameplay advantages, I don't want to see constant disconnects, and I definitely don't want to see any form of season pass either, I hated that the catalogs essentially force players to keep playing the game if they want to get certain gear.

The thing I loved about Splatoon 1 and 2 was the fact that I could take a long break from the game to focus on other games I have, then when I was in the mood for some Splatoon, I could come back with renewed energy and that sense of fun. I unfortunately can't have that feeling when playing Splatoon 3 because of the catalogs.

 

[Aiko.Octo]

I hope so. I want to believe it makes them enough money that they can't not. But I've been wrong before.

I also wonder if they'll actually call it "Splatoon 4" or if they'll start giving them alternate titles at some point, like "Splatoon Inkternal" or something (I know yall have way better title ideas than I do and I want to hear them)

 

[DoubleDrewski]

I saw a video by a YouTuber named Arlo about Nintendo predictions, and he brought up a splatoon spinoff as something he anticipates. With how big the series is, that totally makes sense, though the type of spinoff they go for is a bit of a head scratcher. We already have a sort of “mobile” spinoff in tableturf, and they’re in mariokart so a racing game would be odd. Anything they make would sell well, and double as potentially establishing new world aspects for a new storyline in the main games.

I say all of this because of course there will be a splatoon 4, they put 2 splatoons on switch so I don’t see why they wouldn’t put one on the next console. What they do around that as the brand grows is what intrigues me.

 

[DChachouke]

Definitely. Or at least they will for sure conitnue the splatoon franchise one way or another. It's one of their best sellers, and they also get many online subcriptions from it. I doubt they will stop making content of a franchise that sells millions worldwide.
Basically, Splatoon is extremely profitable for Nintendo.

 

[Sorcerer]

From everything I've heard, this is the last sequel to occur in the current Splatoon universe. If there are any sequels, it won't be a classic shooter as we're used to

 

[Pineapple Death Match]

From everything I've heard, this is the last sequel to occur in the current Splatoon universe. If there are any sequels, it won't be a classic shooter as we're used to

I think it's more the end of the story that started with Splatoon 1 - the story of the New Squidbeak Splatoon and I'd argue also the story of what happened to the mammals. The implication/from what I heard & understand is that future entries would likely shift focus away from the NSS onto a new cast or new theme. Splatoon has a very interesting niche as an online shooter made by Nintendo with a distinct gimmick, and it's incredibly popular as a shooter, so there's no real reason they wouldn't continue with that in mind - although I do think a spin-off title is likely to some degree. My bet is that it'll be a rhythm game of some sort, since Splatoon's music has a lot of tethers to the worldbuilding/lore and is also full of earworms.

 

[Cephalobro]

In terms of story, they will definitely have a new main group of antagonists, as the Octarians would be on good terms with the Inklings to the point in which the two species might actually live in the same city, this was partly the case in Splatsville where Inklings and Octolings always lived in the same city. We could see tentacle Octarians as either NPCs, band members for new bands or even running at least one of the shops. This will indicate that the arc spanning from Splatoon 1 to Splatoon 3 is over by the time Splatoon 4 begins a new arc.

 

[SquidAbortions]

Pretty sure we will, not sure why anyone would think we wouldn't. This game is popular and probably for the switch 2 ...... maybe like 4 years in the future .

 

[briank913]

I'm thinking there might be an S1 Remaster before an S4.

 

[Pineapple Death Match]

I'm thinking there might be an S1 Remaster before an S4.

S1 remaster could be interesting, although from what I've heard the meta was kind of a mess. Still, it would be neat to have all the splatoon newcomers (like meeeee) get to experience some of the original splatfests (except for the promotion/crossover ones like Spongebob v Patrick, likely for legal reasons)

 

[cryfecta]

It's definite that there will be a Splatoon 4, just not for a couple of years. And I hope that there are a few years in the Switch 2's life cycle after it has been released before Splatoon 4 even gets teased. If there's one thing I hope they have learned from Splatoon 3, it's that they will take as much time as they need for Splatoon 4 so it can have a strong start. I don't want to see glitches that give gameplay advantages, I don't want to see constant disconnects, and I definitely don't want to see any form of season pass either, I hated that the catalogs essentially force players to keep playing the game if they want to get certain gear.

The thing I loved about Splatoon 1 and 2 was the fact that I could take a long break from the game to focus on other games I have, then when I was in the mood for some Splatoon, I could come back with renewed energy and that sense of fun. I unfortunately can't have that feeling when playing Splatoon 3 because of the catalogs.

I definitely agree about the burnout aspect of 3. A lot of the time I feel pressured to get on everyday just because of catalog FOMO, gacha, etc, and it ironically tires me out more than a longer session and makes me not want to play sometimes. Its a shame