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How much does Splatoon 2: Octo Expansion for Nintendo Switch cost right now?

Splatoon 2: Octo Expansion for Nintendo Switch starts at €10.24 at Difmark, 49% under the €19.99 of the official store — but that is a shared account, not a key of your own. If you want a key tied to your own account, the cheapest is €15.16 at Gamivo.

That €10.24 already includes the Gocdkeys coupon, so apply it at checkout or the store will show you a higher price.

The listing shows 11 offers from 11 stores, though only 9 can be bought at this moment — the price above comes from those.

That puts it 32% under its average of €14.99 since 2018, so today is a better entry point than most days of its life.

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€15.16

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Which Splatoon 2: Octo Expansion format should you buy?

The cheapest route is a shared account at €10.24 (Difmark), 32% under the cheapest eShop code, €15.16 at Gamivo. It is worth knowing what that buys: with an account you play on someone else's credentials and the game never becomes yours, while the code does.

Can you activate Splatoon 2: Octo Expansion in US?

4 of the 11 offers work on US — the Global ones plus the ones issued for your own region.

That matters more on Switch than anywhere else: eShop codes are strictly regional, a code from one region will not redeem on an account from another, and there is no way to convert it afterwards.

Any other way to pay less?

If you end up paying on the eShop anyway, a $35 card for United States goes for $32.26 at Kinguin, 7.8% under face value.

Is Splatoon 2: Octo Expansion worth it?

Critics landed at 83 out of 100 across 30 reviews, with 82% of them recommending it.

So, which Splatoon 2: Octo Expansion deal should you buy?

For most people the key at €15.16 at Gamivo is the sensible buy: the game stays on your own account and it is only €4.92 more than the shared account.

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Splatoon 2: Octo Expansion is the expansion of the second release of Splatoon 2 for Nintendo Switch. This new expansion features a new single-player mode that will come to Splatoon 2 as downloadable paid content this summer. We can play with a new character, Agent 8. A new underground world full of dangers and secrets awaits us in this new DLC.

Don't forget that to be able to access all the content of this expansion, you need to have the base title, which must be purchased separately.

Most common FAQs when buying Splatoon 2: Octo Expansion for Nintendo Switch in digital format:

It is a key that will allow you to download the game Splatoon 2: Octo Expansion on your Nintendo Switch from official download platforms.

As of 04/08/2026, in United States, the best price we have found in our selection of online stores that include the key for Splatoon 2: Octo Expansion on Nintendo Switch is €10.24.

The eShop Code format is what we always recommend due to its ease of use and higher security compared to any other format. You just need to redeem the key in your account to download Splatoon 2: Octo Expansion to your game library. The account format requires more complicated steps and is more prone to errors during activation.

The only issue we’ve encountered in 13 years is receiving a duplicate key that doesn’t work. In that case, simply contact the store where you bought Splatoon 2: Octo Expansion, and they will provide a new key. You can also contact us, and we’ll help you out.

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About of Splatoon 2: Octo Expansion

Release date	06/28/2018
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Metro GameCentral

A single-player expansion for Splatoon 2 may not seem a particularly appealing idea but this inspired slice of DLC expands the whole franchise in a... Read more

Nintendo Life

All in all, Splatoon 2's Octo Expansion is a masterclass in how to do DLC right. It fits in perfectly with the standalone game, provides... Read more

Destructoid

As cool as the "agent" and underground concept is, a lot of the aesthetic shift feels like a re-skin of sorts. Read more

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USgamer

There are moments of greatness in this campaign, but I'd still only recommend it to the biggest Splatoon fans—the ones who play it on a... Read more

Twinfinite

At the end of it all, the Octo Expansion's take on tsukin jigoku and the idea of underground subway purgatory is written into both the... Read more

Eurogamer

Nintendo's trickiest game in years is also one of its most joyful. Read more

IGN

Octo Expansion throws plenty of both fun and serious challenges at you, between its expansive amount of levels and a multi-tiered finale that doesn't disappoint.... Read more

NintendoWorldReport

If you're craving more Splatoon, this will definitely suffice. Other than a few less than inspiring levels that you'll thankfully move through quickly (or just... Read more

GameSkinny

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Octo Expansion offers fans of Splatoon 2's single-player mode an entirely new playground full of 80+ missions, an engaging (and dark) story, and a finale... Read more

The Outerhaven Productions

The Octo Expansion is DLC done right. From it's content, level design, and story, the expansion is well worth the price. Read more

TheSixthAxis

While it's wonderfully experimental, Octo Expansion isn't an essential purchase, but will give diehard Splatoon fans hours of often rock hard challenges to overcome. Read more

God is a Geek

Octo Expansion does what it needs to by keeping Splatoon 2 fresh. Read more

Nintendo Insider

The Splatoon 2: Octo Expansion never lacks in the sheer spectacle of its creativity. It’s Nintendo at its best, for sure, taking what we have... Read more

Reno Gazette-Journal

Veemo! A new Octoling hero combined with a bevy of new challenging stages makes Splatoon 2’s Octo Expansion a fresh and welcome addition for fans... Read more

Game Informer

Fans of Splatoon's single-player content should look no further than the exceptional Octo Expansion Read more

Cubed3

The Octo Expansion for Splatoon 2 is a unique DLC package. Nintendo could easily have extended its existing single-player experience by tacking on a few... Read more

Nintendo News

With some truly inspiring level design and interesting mechanics at play, Splatoon 2’s Octo Expansion DLC pack gives fans some real bang for their buck.... Read more

IGN Spain

A nice improvement over the single player part of the game, but this DLC doesn't does enought in every other part of the game to... Read more

Gameblog

One year after its original release, Splatoon 2 finally gets the one-player mode it deserves. With 80 brand new challenges, the Octo Expansion bring some... Read more

The Games Machine

Octo is an excellent expansion, even better than the original game campaign if you are looking for a really hard challenge. Read more

Spaziogames

Challenging and well designed, Octo Expansion is a nice add-on for the players that are looking for something new in Splatoon 2. And you can... Read more

GamePro

The Splatoon 2: Octo Expansion convinces with great new ideas and a lot of variety, but continues to miss a "real" story. Read more

FNintendo

Octo Expansion is not just a set of additional content for Splatoon 2, it's a magnificent addition that brings an extra set of addictive, compelling... Read more

Saudi Gamer

This expansion succeeded in presenting a unique content that enriches the whole Splatoon 2 experience. Read more

GameMAG

Online multiplayer in the game is still more fun and exciting than single. Nevertheless, the developers were able to create an interesting set of various... Read more

Gamersky

The Octo Expansion is a substantial DLC focused on single player campaign with great level design. Although the Autopass button is bad for players keeping... Read more

SECTOR.sk

Octo Expansion uses every mechanism and every weapon of the base game. There are more experiments, but there is more frustration as well. Read more

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