Splatoon 3: Expansion Pass
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Splatoon 3: Expansion Pass is paid downloadable content for Splatoon 3. The bundle consists of Battle-boosting bonuses, Wave 1 - Inkopolis and Wave 2 - Side Order. The first Wave of downloadable content is planned to be released in Spring 2023. It was revealed during the 8 February 2023 Nintendo Direct.
Battle-boosting bonuses
Included in the bundle are Battle-boosting bonuses consisting of 
123000, three tickets for Pescatariat Royales and one ticket for each available drink, totaling at fourteen drink tickets.
Pre-ordering the DLC will immediately award the bonuses to the player, though the bonuses are not pre-order exclusive.[1]
Wave 1: Inkopolis
Wave 1 adds Inkopolis Plaza from Splatoon as a hub world accessible via the subway station found in Splatsville. From here, players will have access to shops originally available in the Booyah Base in Splatoon, including Ammo Knights, Cooler Heads, Jelly Fresh, and Shrimp Kicks. Certain shops are now run by new characters. Additionally, the Squid Sisters will perform a new version of City of Color in concerts during Splatfests while wearing their original outfits from Splatoon. Spyke may be visited. The Great Zapfish can be see atop Inkopolis Tower. The amiibo box retains its functionality. A building that bears a close resemblance to Grizzco storefront is prominently shown in the Wave's trailer.
Wave 1 will release in Spring 2023.
Wave 2: Side Order
Wave 2: Side order is a new single-player campaign mode[2] featuring an Octoling. The campaign is set in Inkopolis Square,[3] though instead of being filled with color as in Splatoon 2, is now all white and more modern-looking. Branches of presumed dead or bleached coral can be seen throughout the plaza. Bits of snow-like specks can also be seen floating in the distance. Deca Tower looks entirely different, resembling a normal building more than a battle tower. The Great Zapfish is also absent from its resting spot.
Still images of Off the Hook are interspersed throughout the Wave's trailer, suggesting they will play a major role in the campaing. This information would align with the August 2022 Splatoon 3 Direct, which suggests they would be featured in upcoming DLC.
The Direct states Wave 2 will arrive in the future, separate from Wave 1. The eShop listing's description says it is planned for release by 31 December 2024 [4].
Gallery
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The Battle-boosting bonuses are they are awarded in-game
References
- ↑ E-shop listing for Splatoon 3: Expansion Pass
- ↑ Product listing for Splatoon 3: Expansion Pass on Nintendo.com's store
- ↑ E-shop listing for Splatoon 3: Expansion Pass
See what has become of Inkopolis Square, the central area featured in the Splatoon 2 game! - ↑ https://ec.nintendo.com/AU/en/aocs/70050000040130 Australian Splatoon 3: Expansion Pass – Side Order eShop listing
