Dark Horse Comics has confirmed a US release for The Art of Splatoon 3, a hardcover art book celebrating Nintendo's Splatoon 3 on the Nintendo Switch.
The publisher lists a December 1, 2026 street date in the United States with pre-orders available now; the book is priced at $59.99.
The Art of Splatoon 3 originally saw publication in Japan in 2023, shortly after Splatoon 3 launched on Switch in September 2022.
Background and context
Splatoon 3 is part of Nintendo's Splatoon series developed by Nintendo EPD for the Nintendo Switch.
The franchise has grown into one of Nintendo's prominent multiplayer IPs on Switch since the original Splatoon launched on Wii U in 2015 and Splatoon 2 arrived on Switch in 2017.
Dark Horse's new US edition compiles material tied to the game's art direction, characters and in-game gear.
What the book contains
According to Dark Horse's product description, the book spans more than 400 pages and collects returning and debut characters, gear and weapons, maps and modes, storyboards, comics, and development notes.
Dark Horse also indicates that the volume includes commentary from the Squid Research Lab, giving readers insight into aspects of the game's development.
The physical dimensions are listed as 14 inches by 11 inches by 3 inches.
Rewritten product wording
Dark Horse characterizes the collection as a comprehensive, 400-plus page compendium that showcases both established and new Splatoon characters, the game's weapon and gear designs, environmental art for maps and modes, and behind-the-scenes material such as storyboards and developer notes from Nintendo's Squid Research Lab.
Why this matters to fans and collectors
Art books are a common companion release for high-profile Nintendo titles, and The Art of Splatoon 3 provides a curated look at the visual and developmental work behind one of Switch's marquee multiplayer properties.
With the US release following the book's initial Japanese publication, collectors and Splatoon players outside Japan now have an official avenue to purchase a large-format, hardcover edition.
Availability
Dark Horse lists pre-orders as live for the December 1, 2026 US release.
Interested buyers should watch official Dark Horse retail listings and major book retailers for ordering and shipping details.
For background reference, Splatoon 3 was released for Nintendo Switch in September 2022 and is developed and published by Nintendo.
The publisher lists a December 1, 2026 street date in the United States with pre-orders available now; the book is priced at $59.99.
The Art of Splatoon 3 originally saw publication in Japan in 2023, shortly after Splatoon 3 launched on Switch in September 2022.
Background and context
Splatoon 3 is part of Nintendo's Splatoon series developed by Nintendo EPD for the Nintendo Switch.
The franchise has grown into one of Nintendo's prominent multiplayer IPs on Switch since the original Splatoon launched on Wii U in 2015 and Splatoon 2 arrived on Switch in 2017.
Dark Horse's new US edition compiles material tied to the game's art direction, characters and in-game gear.
What the book contains
According to Dark Horse's product description, the book spans more than 400 pages and collects returning and debut characters, gear and weapons, maps and modes, storyboards, comics, and development notes.
Dark Horse also indicates that the volume includes commentary from the Squid Research Lab, giving readers insight into aspects of the game's development.
The physical dimensions are listed as 14 inches by 11 inches by 3 inches.
Rewritten product wording
Dark Horse characterizes the collection as a comprehensive, 400-plus page compendium that showcases both established and new Splatoon characters, the game's weapon and gear designs, environmental art for maps and modes, and behind-the-scenes material such as storyboards and developer notes from Nintendo's Squid Research Lab.
Why this matters to fans and collectors
Art books are a common companion release for high-profile Nintendo titles, and The Art of Splatoon 3 provides a curated look at the visual and developmental work behind one of Switch's marquee multiplayer properties.
With the US release following the book's initial Japanese publication, collectors and Splatoon players outside Japan now have an official avenue to purchase a large-format, hardcover edition.
Availability
Dark Horse lists pre-orders as live for the December 1, 2026 US release.
Interested buyers should watch official Dark Horse retail listings and major book retailers for ordering and shipping details.
For background reference, Splatoon 3 was released for Nintendo Switch in September 2022 and is developed and published by Nintendo.
