How To Change Character In Splatoon 3?
Splatoon 3 took the world by storm with its colorful ink-based battles between Inklings and Octolings. As you dive into matches, you may decide you want to change your character from an Inkling to an Octoling or vice versa. Fortunately, this guide will walk you through the quick and easy process.
Navigating The Menu To Change Characters
First, let‘s look at the step-by-step process to access the character change menu:

- From the main menu, press "+" to open Settings
- Select "Options"
- Choose the "Others" tab
- Select "Player Settings"
- Confirm that you want to change your character
This will initiate a short cutscene and take you to the character customization menu.
Customizing Your New Character
After changing between Inkling and Octoling, you can customize the look of your new character:

- Choose a skin tone: Options range from light to dark
- Pick an eye color: Customize the eyes of your character
- Select haircut and brows: Options for your Inkling/Octoling tentacles
- Change legwear: Shorts, pants, shoes, and more
Once you confirm, you‘ll then see your customized character and can proceed to matches.
What You Keep When Changing Characters
Importantly, when you change between playing as an Inkling vs Octoling, you do not lose any of your progress or gear. This includes:
- Level and Rank in online battles
- Single player campaign progress
- Money and items purchased
- Weapons, hats, clothing unlocked
So feel free to swap between squid and octopus form without worries!
Changing up your character from time to time can be fun and allows you to retain all your hard work in the game. Use the steps above to easily switch between Inkling and Octoling. Stay fresh!