What is included in the Splatoon 2: Octo Expansion DLC?
The Splatoon 2: Octo Expansion is a single-player adventure that spans 80 missions and gives you the ability to play as an Octoling for the very first time! When you download Splatoon 2: Octo Expansion, you’ll also receive immediate access to special octo-themed in-game gear (Studio Octophones & Octo Layered LS) – this new gear is available for you right away!
The Splatoon 2: Octo Expansion was originally released on June 13, 2018, and Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack members can download it as an additional benefit starting April 22, 2022.
Can I play the Splatoon 2: Octo Expansion content if I don’t have the Splatoon 2 game?
The full Splatoon 2 game is needed to play the Splatoon 2: Octo Expansion, which is sold separately.
How can I get access to the Splatoon 2: Octo Expansion in order to play the content?
Beginning June 13, 2018, users can either purchase Splatoon 2: Octo Expansion in Nintendo eShop for $19.99, or, beginning April 22, 2022, download it at no additional cost with a paid Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership.
For more information, please read How to Access Splatoon 2: Octo Expansion Content.
What are the differences between the two methods of getting the Splatoon 2: Octo Expansion?
Players who purchase the Splatoon 2: Octo Expansion DLC can play it indefinitely. For members of Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack, it is possible to play the Splatoon 2: Octo Expansion content for the duration of an active membership.
If you do not renew your membership for Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack, it’s not possible to play the Splatoon 2: Octo Expansion content unless it has been purchased separately or you begin a new Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership. However, you will keep access to the special octo-themed in-game gear (Studio Octophones & Octo Layered LS), even if your membership ends.
The save data for Splatoon 2 is stored on the console, so after becoming a member of Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack again (or purchasing Splatoon 2: Octo Expansion separately), it is possible to continue playing where players left off.
What if my DLC isn’t appearing?
The full Splatoon 2: Octo Expansion (including the Studio Octophones and Octo Layered LS bonus items) will be available as soon as the DLC is downloaded.
If the DLC is still not appearing or you are being prompted to purchase it again in the Nintendo eShop, you may have downloaded DLC for a region that is incompatible with your version of Splatoon 2. For more information, please read DLC Is Not Appearing (Splatoon 2).
Can I still play the Splatoon 2: Octo Expansion content after the end of my Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership if I haven’t purchased it separately?
Unless purchased separately, it’s not possible to play Splatoon 2: Octo Expansion content after the end of a Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership. However, you will keep access to the special octo-themed in-game gear (Studio Octophones & Octo Layered LS), even if your membership ends.
The save data for Splatoon 2 is stored on the console, so after becoming a member of Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack again (or purchasing the Splatoon 2: Octo Expansion separately), it is possible to continue playing where players left off.
Can other users on the same Nintendo Switch play the Splatoon 2: Octo Expansion content if I’m the only Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack member?
If you have a Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack Individual Membership, the account with the membership must launch the game in order to play the Splatoon 2: Octo Expansion content. An internet connection may be required when launching the game to verify your Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership and access the Splatoon 2: Octo Expansion content.
With a Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack Family Membership, all accounts that are part of the Family Group can play Splatoon 2: Octo Expansion content for the duration of their membership. To access the Splatoon 2: Octo Expansion content, an internet connection may be required when launching the game to verify your Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership.
Can other users on the same Nintendo Switch play the Splatoon 2: Octo Expansion content if I’m the only one who purchased the Splatoon 2: Octo Expansion?
If the DLC is purchased separately, other users on the same console can also play the Splatoon 2: Octo Expansion content when the console on which the content is played is set as the Primary Console of the account that purchased it. On any other console, it can only be played on the account that purchased it.
