Splatoon 3 is the first installment in the franchise to feature a story mode. The campaign adds both new and returning characters, some of which are the numbered Agents of the new Squidbeak Splatoon.
These Agents will be accompanying you on your adventures. Since they do not have proper names, you might find it difficult to remember who each Agent is.
Agent 3 plays a large role in the Splatoon 3 story mode and will be often mentioned by other characters. If you are confused as to who this character is, the following guide will get you updated quickly.
Who’s Agent 3 in Splatoon 3?
Agent 3 has been making appearances in various games from the start of the Splatoon series. Although formerly known as Agent 3 only, in Splatoon 3, the Inkling is now also known as the Captain, replacing the original Cuttlefish. This is because Agent 3 (the Inkling) joins Cap’n Cuttlefish in their New Squidbeak Splatoon to free Zapfish (hence taking the name).
As for Agent 3’s appearance, it’s not set in stone. This is because the appearance of Agent 3 in Splatoon 3 depends purely upon the player’s personal preferences, like gender, skin color, ink, and eye color.
The important thing to note to identify an agent 3 is their ability to pick up armor and wear it, and their handheld special Hero Shot. Aside from wielding a Hero Shot, they can also use a Roller or Charger for amiibo challenges.
In essence, there are two Agent 3s in the Splatoon Series. They are more commonly known as the “old” and “new” Agent 3s respectively – more on that later.
Identifying Agent 3 in Splatoon 3
If you still have not figured it out, Agent 3 is you in Splatoon 3. You will be given that title (number) at the very start of the game by Craig Cuttlefish in Alterna. You will always be referred to as Agent 3 throughout the storyline.
You are not the first Agent 3 of the franchise though. The first Splatoon game also had an Agent 3 who has since then been promoted to Captain, leaving an empty position for another Agent (you) to fill.
Splatoon 3 never mentions a specific gender because that depends entirely on you. The game, however, does point out that Agent 3 is around 14 years old and hails from either an inkling or octoling specie.
As for the character’s appearance, it all depends on your choices at the start of the game. Your choice of skin and eye color, hairstyle, eyebrows, and such make your Agent 3 unique to other players.
Agent 3’s previous game appearances
Splatoon
In Splatoon, Agent 3 takes the lead role in saving the Zapfish from the Octarians’ grips. They do this with the help of Cap’n Cuttlefish in his great Squidbreak Splatoon Quest.
In the end, Agent 3 manages to rescue the Zapfish and restore the power of Inkpolis (where they initially came to for unknown reasons).
Splatoon 2 (Octo expansion)
In this DLC of Splatoon 3, Agent 3 is first seen roaming around Octo Valley, accompanied by Cap’n Cuttlefish. They eventually run into an Octoling and get attacked by an unknown group, which left them stranded in the Deepsea Metro.
Agent 3 is then cut off from the rest of the group. Meanwhile, Cuttlefish and the Octoling work to get out of the area. During this time Cuttlefish also makes a poster, allowing users to identify Agent 3 from their appearance.
Once they collect everything needed for their escape, they are once again tricked by another person – Telephone – into a blender. They then send a distress signal to Agent 3, which they receive and rush for help.
Agent 3 blows a hole into the blender and a battle takes place, which they eventually win and escape from the dreaded place.
Agent 3 trivia
General
- Players have the ability to play as Agent 3 in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. The general appearance of the character here is a typical light skin tone with blue eyes.
Splatoon
- Hero Headset Replica, Hero Jacket Replica, and Hero Runner Replica sets of Agent 3’s outfits can be unlocked.
- Armor Helmet Replica, Armor Jacket Replica, and Armor Boot Replica sets of Agent 3’s outfits can be unlocked.
- Agent 3 goes on a mission with Cap’n Cuttlefish
Splatoon 2
- It is shown in the Octo Expansion’s art book that Agent 3 (DJ Sango) was to have an 8-hour-long rap battle with Marie.
- It is revealed that Agent 3 had removed their limiter, which allowed her to use a lot of Special Weapons.
Splatoon 3
- Captain/Agent 3 is revealed to have a few scars on her hair
- Players now have the option to transfer Agent 3’s appearance from the Octo Expansion to Splatoon 3 via the Save File.
The “old” Agent 3
The “old” Agent 3, as the name implies, is the older version of the character, that first appeared way back in the first Splatoon game. In that game, Agent 3 was an Inkling who joined Cap’n Cuttlefish in the Hero Mode. They would later on move to replace Cuttlefish and be known as the Captain. Agent 3’s quest in that game with Cap’n Cuttlefish was to rescue the Zapfish from the Octarians.
In Splatoon 2‘s Hero Mode, however, Agent 3 is mostly non-existent. They, later on, return as a brainwashed boss in the Octo Expansion.
The “new” Agent 3
The “new” Agent 3 is your main character in Splatoon 3. Just like in the previous games, you get to customize your own character, where you select all the appearance preferences and Inkling or the Octoling species.
You will still get to see the original Agent 3 in the previous game as an NPC in this one though. Here, their appearance will also vary depending on whether you have the save file from Splatoon 2 imported or not.
As you progress through Splatoon 3, you will eventually come to a point where you meet with the New Squidbreak Splatoon, thereby taking the Agent 3 title for yourself – hence the confusion between the two Agent 3s.
