Nintendo's latest 3.0 update for Animal Crossing: New Horizons brings a substantial wave of Splatoon-themed items to the life sim. Players can now access 28 exclusive pieces spanning furniture, clothing, and decorative accessories, all pulled straight from Nintendo's ink-shooter franchise.
These Splatoon rewards work differently than standard catalog items. They're gated behind Amiibo compatibility, meaning you'll need to scan a compatible figure before they show up in your shopping options.
28 new Splatoon items available
How to unlock Splatoon items
Getting your hands on the Splatoon furniture collection requires a few steps through the game's Amiibo system. First, you'll need any compatible Splatoon Amiibo figure from the franchise's history.
Here's how to unlock the catalog:
- Head to Resident Services on your island
- Use the Nook Stop terminal
- Choose Invite a Camper
- Tap your Splatoon Amiibo when the prompt appears
If your campsite already has a visitor, you can scan at Brewster's cafe (The Roost) using the Amiibo phone instead. This gives you flexibility regardless of your island's current state.
Once you've scanned the figure, the entire Splatoon catalog unlocks immediately through Nook Shopping. You can browse it via the Nook Stop terminal or the Nook Shopping app on your in-game phone. Everything appears under the Promotional tab next to other crossover content like the Zelda items and Lego furniture.
Scan any Splatoon Amiibo to unlock
Complete Splatoon item collection
The 3.0 update adds a wide range of Splatoon-inspired content across multiple categories. You'll find furniture pieces, clothing items, headgear, wallpaper, and flooring options, giving you everything you need to build fully themed rooms or outdoor spaces.
Furniture and decorative items
- Big Man bench - 3,330 Bells
- Crab Tank - 2,500 Bells
- Golden Egg - 1,500 Bells
- Splatfest sign center panel - 1,000 Bells
- Splatfest sign left panel - 1,000 Bells
- Splatfest sign right panel - 1,000 Bells
- Splatoon locker - 1,350 Bells
- Splattershot - 700 Bells
- Squid bumper - 1,000 Bells
- Squid jukebox - 2,000 Bells
- Super Sea Snail - 1,500 Bells
Recreate Splatfest atmosphere
Headgear and accessories
- Smallfry headband - 1,500 Bells
- Inkling head - 2,000 Bells
- Octoling head - 2,000 Bells
- Ink tank - 2,500 Bells
Clothing options
- Frye top - 1,200 Bells
- Hero Suit Replica - 3,333 Bells
- Shiver top - 1,200 Bells
- Squidmark Sweat - 2,000 Bells
- Takoroka Nylon Vintage - 2,300 Bells
- Tri-Shred Tee - 2,000 Bells
- Inkling shorts - 1,200 Bells
Footwear collection
- Cyan Trainers - 1,800 Bells
- Force ReBoots - 2,000 Bells
- Hero Boot Replicas - 3,333 Bells
- Pink Trainers - 1,800 Bells
Room customization
- Eeltail Alley wall - 3,000 Bells
- Tricolor Turf War flooring - 3,000 Bells
Prices range from 700 Bells for the Splattershot up to 3,333 Bells for premium pieces like the Hero Suit Replica and Hero Boot Replicas, giving players options at different stages of island development.
[IMAGE: Splatoon clothing items on Animal Crossing character | Alt: Animal Crossing character wearing complete Splatoon Hero Suit outfit | Caption: Dress like an Inkling agent]
Compatible Amiibo figures
Nintendo made the Splatoon Amiibo lineup broadly compatible, accepting every figure released throughout the franchise's history. Collectors and casual fans can unlock the content with figures they may already own.
The Amiibo also let you invite two exclusive Splatoon-inspired villagers to your island: Viche and Cece. Different figures unlock different villagers, though some work for both.
Viche-compatible Amiibo
- Inkling (Super Smash Bros.)
- Inkling Girl (Orange, Lime Green, Neon Pink)
- Inkling Boy (Blue, Purple, Lime Green)
- Inkling Squid (standard, Orange, Purple)
- Pearl (standard and Side Order)
- Inkling (Yellow)
- Frye
- Marie (Alterna)
Cece-compatible Amiibo
- Callie (standard and Alterna)
- Marina (standard and Side Order)
- Octoling Girl
- Octoling Boy
- Octoling (Blue)
- Smallfry
- Shiver
Dual-compatible Amiibo
- Big Man (unlocks either Viche or Cece)
This setup lets you choose which villager to invite based on your preferences. The furniture collection unlocks regardless of which specific Amiibo you scan.
What this means for players
The Splatoon crossover shows Nintendo's continued support for Animal Crossing: New Horizons with content that bridges its various gaming franchises. Following the Sanrio collaboration from the 1.9.0 update, these crossover items have become a popular way to personalize islands with recognizable Nintendo properties.
For players tracking the latest gaming news, this update demonstrates how Nintendo keeps supporting its flagship titles with content additions that celebrate the company's broader gaming ecosystem. The Amiibo requirement also drives interest in Nintendo's collectible figure line, creating value for both new and existing collectors.
The update arrives alongside other additions to the game, including a new hotel facility run by Kapp'n's family, additional storage upgrades, and various quality-of-life improvements that enhance the island management experience.
Create Splatoon-themed spaces
Update 3.0 context
The 3.0 update marks one of the most substantial content drops for Animal Crossing: New Horizons since its initial release. Beyond the Splatoon items, players gained access to Legend of Zelda furniture (also Amiibo-locked), Lego-themed items, and the hotel facility that introduces new gameplay mechanics around room decoration and guest management.
These crossover items join a growing catalog of promotional content that lets players express their fandom for other Nintendo franchises within their island paradise. The update's timing coincides with renewed interest in the game as players return to explore new features and redecorate their islands with fresh content.
For completionists and collectors, acquiring all crossover items has become a new endgame objective, with the Amiibo requirement adding an extra layer of engagement for those willing to invest in the physical figures. The items can be cataloged and reordered after initial purchase, making it easier to create multiple themed areas across an island.
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
Do I need every Splatoon Amiibo to unlock all the items?
No, you only need to scan one compatible Splatoon Amiibo figure to unlock the entire collection of 28 items. Once scanned, all items become available for purchase through the Nook Shopping service under the Promotional tab. The different Amiibo figures only affect which villager (Viche or Cece) you can invite to your island.
Can I get Splatoon items without owning any Amiibo?
Unfortunately, the Splatoon items are exclusively locked behind Amiibo functionality and cannot be obtained through normal gameplay, trading with other players, or catalog ordering from friends. You must scan a compatible Splatoon Amiibo figure to unlock access to these items in your own game.
Where do I find the Splatoon items after scanning an Amiibo?
After scanning your Splatoon Amiibo, open the Nook Shopping service either through the Nook Stop terminal at Resident Services or via the Nook Shopping app on your in-game phone. Navigate to the Promotional tab where you'll find all 28 Splatoon items available for purchase alongside other crossover content like the Zelda and Lego items.
