Nintendo has confirmed a new weapon will join Splatoon 3 for qualifying players: the Plastic-Bottle Shot Replica, a distinctive variant of the Splattershot first introduced in Splatoon Raiders.
Splatoon 3, developed by Nintendo EPD for the Nintendo Switch and originally released on September 9, 2022, continues to receive post-launch content updates, and this cross-title unlock follows Nintendo’s recent messaging to the community.
According to an official notice posted to the Splatoon North America Twitter account on August 14, 2026, the Plastic-Bottle Shot Replica will be made available inside Splatoon 3 for users who have completed the main story of Splatoon Raiders and retain the corresponding Raiders save data on the same console.
Splatoon North America explained that, once Splatoon 3 is updated to Ver. 11.3.0, eligible players can claim the weapon directly from the lobby terminal in-game.
Rewritten from the official message: Splatoon North America said players with Splatoon Raiders save data who have finished the Raiders main story will be able to claim the Plastic-Bottle Shot Replica from Splatoon 3’s lobby terminal after installing update Ver. 11.3.0.
Nintendo’s announcement specifies the unlock is gated by completed Raiders save data; the company has not published a specific release date for when Ver. 11.3.0 will go live at the time of writing.
The Plastic-Bottle Shot Replica is described by Nintendo as a unique Splattershot variant tied to the Raiders experience, and the claim mechanic is intended to reward cross-title engagement between Splatoon Raiders and Splatoon 3.
For players tracking Splatoon 3 updates, the eShop and official Nintendo channels (including Nintendo Direct and regional Splatoon accounts) remain the primary sources for patch notes and rollout timing.
This addition continues Nintendo’s pattern of tying limited or legacy gear to in-game accomplishments and cross-product ownership.
As always, players should ensure their Splatoon Raiders save data remains on the console and watch Nintendo’s official channels for the Ver. 11.3.0 release announcement to claim the Plastic-Bottle Shot Replica.
Splatoon 3, developed by Nintendo EPD for the Nintendo Switch and originally released on September 9, 2022, continues to receive post-launch content updates, and this cross-title unlock follows Nintendo’s recent messaging to the community.
According to an official notice posted to the Splatoon North America Twitter account on August 14, 2026, the Plastic-Bottle Shot Replica will be made available inside Splatoon 3 for users who have completed the main story of Splatoon Raiders and retain the corresponding Raiders save data on the same console.
Splatoon North America explained that, once Splatoon 3 is updated to Ver. 11.3.0, eligible players can claim the weapon directly from the lobby terminal in-game.
Rewritten from the official message: Splatoon North America said players with Splatoon Raiders save data who have finished the Raiders main story will be able to claim the Plastic-Bottle Shot Replica from Splatoon 3’s lobby terminal after installing update Ver. 11.3.0.
Nintendo’s announcement specifies the unlock is gated by completed Raiders save data; the company has not published a specific release date for when Ver. 11.3.0 will go live at the time of writing.
The Plastic-Bottle Shot Replica is described by Nintendo as a unique Splattershot variant tied to the Raiders experience, and the claim mechanic is intended to reward cross-title engagement between Splatoon Raiders and Splatoon 3.
For players tracking Splatoon 3 updates, the eShop and official Nintendo channels (including Nintendo Direct and regional Splatoon accounts) remain the primary sources for patch notes and rollout timing.
This addition continues Nintendo’s pattern of tying limited or legacy gear to in-game accomplishments and cross-product ownership.
As always, players should ensure their Splatoon Raiders save data remains on the console and watch Nintendo’s official channels for the Ver. 11.3.0 release announcement to claim the Plastic-Bottle Shot Replica.
