Splatoon 2 save data bonuses available for Splatoon 3

Inklings and Octolings – it’s been seven years of Turf Wars and Ranked Battles in the Splatoon series. While most of us have been spending our time in Splatoon 2 (and gearing up for Splatoon 3), all that hard work and ink (so much ink) will pay off in Splatoon 3.

Missing from today’s Splatoon 3 Direct, yet tucked away on the Splatoon 3 site, Nintendo has confirmed that there are save data bonuses for Splatoon 3. All you need is your Nintendo Account, Splatoon 2 save data, and Splatoon 3 (when it’s available). After that, get ready for the following:

 

Save data bonuses

If there’s save data from Splatoon 2 on your system, part of it can be transferred to Splatoon 3. There are even some in-game rewards for doing so:

• Receive three Gold Sheldon Licenses that you can exchange for main weapons, regardless of player level
• Join Anarchy Battles from the beginning of the game, regardless of player level
• Start the game with a higher rank, depending on your rank in Splatoon 2
• Get matched against players with similar skill levels from Splatoon 2

Five out of five Squid Research Lab scientists recommend transferring data from Splatoon 2 if you have it.

You can transfer save data once per Nintendo Account by launching Splatoon 3 or entering the lobby while connected to the internet. In order to transfer, save data from Splatoon 2 must be on the same system with the same user account.

 

Now you have almost a month to build up your rank in Splatoon 2’s Ranked Battles and add a few more levels to your Inkling or Octoling. After that, enjoy these bonuses when Splatoon 3 launches on Friday, September 9th! Secure your pre-order today (and any pre-order bonuses) with our pre-order guide too!

 

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