Dark Horse Books will publish The Art of Splatoon 3, a 400-page hardcover art book celebrating Nintendo’s 2022 shooter, Splatoon 3.
The book is scheduled to arrive in bookstores and comic shops on December 1, 2026, and carries a suggested retail price of $59.99.
Pre-orders are set to open on Amazon US and Amazon Canada.
Splatoon 3, developed by Nintendo EPD and released for the Nintendo Switch in 2022, has grown into one of Nintendo’s flagship multiplayer franchises.
The Art of Splatoon 3 collects concept and final artwork from the title across a large hardcover format (8.5 x 12"), offering fans a curated look at characters, gear, weapons, maps, modes, storyboards, and comics from the game.
Publisher materials note that the book includes extensive developer commentary and production notes.
In journalistic terms, the release will pair hundreds of illustrative pieces with contextual notes from the game’s creators and the in-universe research team, the Squid Research Lab, to document both visual development and design decisions.
What the book contains
- 400 pages of artwork spanning returning and debut characters, gear and weapons
- Maps and modes featured in Splatoon 3, alongside storyboards and comics
- Developer notes and commentary attributed to the Squid Research Lab
- Hardcover format sized at approximately 8.5 x 12"
Availability and format
Dark Horse Books has confirmed a December 1, 2026 street date and a $59.99 price point for the hardcover edition.
Retail and pre-order availability will include major online retailers; the publisher specifically cited forthcoming Amazon US and Amazon Canada listings.
Context for fans and collectors
Art books have become a regular companion to major Nintendo releases, providing a permanent record of visual design and development process that complements the in-game experience on the Nintendo Switch and digital storefronts such as the Nintendo eShop.
The Art of Splatoon 3 joins Dark Horse’s growing catalog of officially licensed video game art books and is positioned for collectors and fans of the series.
For readers interested in buying, watch retailer listings for pre-order windows and edition details; Dark Horse’s announcement provides the confirmed page count, dimensions, price, and release date for this official volume.
The book is scheduled to arrive in bookstores and comic shops on December 1, 2026, and carries a suggested retail price of $59.99.
Pre-orders are set to open on Amazon US and Amazon Canada.
Splatoon 3, developed by Nintendo EPD and released for the Nintendo Switch in 2022, has grown into one of Nintendo’s flagship multiplayer franchises.
The Art of Splatoon 3 collects concept and final artwork from the title across a large hardcover format (8.5 x 12"), offering fans a curated look at characters, gear, weapons, maps, modes, storyboards, and comics from the game.
Publisher materials note that the book includes extensive developer commentary and production notes.
In journalistic terms, the release will pair hundreds of illustrative pieces with contextual notes from the game’s creators and the in-universe research team, the Squid Research Lab, to document both visual development and design decisions.
What the book contains
- 400 pages of artwork spanning returning and debut characters, gear and weapons
- Maps and modes featured in Splatoon 3, alongside storyboards and comics
- Developer notes and commentary attributed to the Squid Research Lab
- Hardcover format sized at approximately 8.5 x 12"
Availability and format
Dark Horse Books has confirmed a December 1, 2026 street date and a $59.99 price point for the hardcover edition.
Retail and pre-order availability will include major online retailers; the publisher specifically cited forthcoming Amazon US and Amazon Canada listings.
Context for fans and collectors
Art books have become a regular companion to major Nintendo releases, providing a permanent record of visual design and development process that complements the in-game experience on the Nintendo Switch and digital storefronts such as the Nintendo eShop.
The Art of Splatoon 3 joins Dark Horse’s growing catalog of officially licensed video game art books and is positioned for collectors and fans of the series.
For readers interested in buying, watch retailer listings for pre-order windows and edition details; Dark Horse’s announcement provides the confirmed page count, dimensions, price, and release date for this official volume.
