Dark Horse will publish the English-language hardcover edition of The Art of Splatoon 3, the publisher announced, with availability scheduled for December 1 through Amazon and other major retailers.
The release brings an official, extensive art collection tied to Splatoon 3, Nintendo's team-based shooter for the Nintendo Switch that launched on September 9, 2022.
Context and significance
Splatoon 3, developed and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo Switch, expanded the franchise's ink-based multiplayer and single-player content following Splatoon 2.
Art books for high-profile Nintendo franchises remain popular among fans and collectors; Dark Horse has increasingly partnered with game publishers to produce deluxe art volumes and tie-in books for international audiences.
What Dark Horse is publishing
Dark Horse describes The Art of Splatoon 3 as a 400-page hardcover compendium that showcases both returning and new characters, gear and weapons, multiplayer maps and modes, development storyboards, comics, and additional concept material.
The publisher positions the volume as a comprehensive visual companion to the game’s aesthetic and world-building.
Availability and formats
The English hardcover will be sold via Amazon and other booksellers; pre-order links and retailer pages typically appear ahead of street date.
The announcement indicates a physical hardcover edition, and interested readers should consult official retailer listings for ISBN, pricing, and shipping details.
Nintendo continues to promote Splatoon 3 content through its Nintendo Direct presentations and in-game updates on the Nintendo Switch eShop, but this Dark Horse book is a separate, physical product aimed at collectors and art-book readers.
Why this matters to fans and industry watchers
Art books consolidate a game's visual development and often include commentary, concept sketches, and behind-the-scenes materials that can't be experienced in-game.
For Splatoon 3, which introduced new locales and character designs, an official 400-page art volume provides a durable record of the title's creative work and supports ongoing merchandise and publishing activity tied to Nintendo properties.
For purchase and further details, check retailer pages on Amazon and official announcements from Dark Horse and Nintendo as the December 1 availability approaches.
The release brings an official, extensive art collection tied to Splatoon 3, Nintendo's team-based shooter for the Nintendo Switch that launched on September 9, 2022.
Context and significance
Splatoon 3, developed and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo Switch, expanded the franchise's ink-based multiplayer and single-player content following Splatoon 2.
Art books for high-profile Nintendo franchises remain popular among fans and collectors; Dark Horse has increasingly partnered with game publishers to produce deluxe art volumes and tie-in books for international audiences.
What Dark Horse is publishing
Dark Horse describes The Art of Splatoon 3 as a 400-page hardcover compendium that showcases both returning and new characters, gear and weapons, multiplayer maps and modes, development storyboards, comics, and additional concept material.
The publisher positions the volume as a comprehensive visual companion to the game’s aesthetic and world-building.
Availability and formats
The English hardcover will be sold via Amazon and other booksellers; pre-order links and retailer pages typically appear ahead of street date.
The announcement indicates a physical hardcover edition, and interested readers should consult official retailer listings for ISBN, pricing, and shipping details.
Nintendo continues to promote Splatoon 3 content through its Nintendo Direct presentations and in-game updates on the Nintendo Switch eShop, but this Dark Horse book is a separate, physical product aimed at collectors and art-book readers.
Why this matters to fans and industry watchers
Art books consolidate a game's visual development and often include commentary, concept sketches, and behind-the-scenes materials that can't be experienced in-game.
For Splatoon 3, which introduced new locales and character designs, an official 400-page art volume provides a durable record of the title's creative work and supports ongoing merchandise and publishing activity tied to Nintendo properties.
For purchase and further details, check retailer pages on Amazon and official announcements from Dark Horse and Nintendo as the December 1 availability approaches.
