Splatoon 3's trailer hides a mysterious QR code Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Splatoon 3's trailer hides a mysterious QR code UPDATE: Enhance! News by Ed Nightingale News reporter Updated on 10 Feb 2022 6 comments UPDATE: 2pm UK: The mysterious QR code hidden in Splatoon 3's trailer remains baffling to fans, who say an earlier attempt to enhance the image to show a release date - as reported below - may have been faked. The QR code - again, visible at the 55 seconds mark in Nintendo's trailer broadcast last night and available on YouTube - certainly exists. However, the ability to scan it is being hampered by the code's size and the video's quality. As fans look to read the code accurately, the attempt below appears now to be an attempt to hoodwink fans at a date beyond Nintendo's official line of "summer 2022". Watch on YouTube ORIGINAL STORY 1.10pm UK: A potential release date for Splatoon 3 is hidden away in its latest trailer. Nintendo included the game in its latest Direct presentation, showing off new elements of its Salmon Run mode. Now, keen-eyed fans on reddit have spotted a QR code hidden away in the trailer. Scan the code and it reveals a date: 18th August 2022. The code can be seen at around the 55 seconds mark in the above trailer as part of the score in the top left. The reddit video from highlights the code to make it scannable. Eurogamer has verified the code does work and links to the August date. As part of the Direct, Nintendo announced a release window of Summer 2022 for Splatoon 3, but we may now have a concrete date too. Squidlings! Splattershots at the ready! Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Atari will hold RollerCoaster Tycoon rights for another decade Ups and downs. 7 Lady Dimitrescu will be a tad smaller in Resident Evil Village's Mercenaries DLC Level the playing field. 1 Overwatch 2 suffers another DDoS attack and character roster bugs Mei Mei. 7 Nintendo Switch firmware update lets you take screenshots in the Switch Online app The app on your console, not your phone. 7 Latest Articles Atari will hold RollerCoaster Tycoon rights for another decade Ups and downs. 7 Jelly Deals Logitech's G Pro X gaming headset is its lowest-ever price during Amazon's Early Access sale Prime Members can get it for just £52. Jelly Deals Save over £500 off the retail price on this beefy ASUS TUF Dash gaming laptop from Amazon Under £1080 for an RTX 3070 laptop. Lady Dimitrescu will be a tad smaller in Resident Evil Village's Mercenaries DLC Level the playing field. 1 Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store