Splatoon Raiders Player Beats All 1000 Levels, Gets Nothing

Splatoon 3 is a third-person shooter video game developed and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo Switch. The Side Order single-player expansion, which features the Bottomless Buffet challenge, allows players to climb an endless tower with randomly selected weapons to see how far they can get.

A player known as "Splatoon" (named in the source) has accomplished a rare feat by clearing all 1,000 levels of the Bottomless Buffet in Splatoon 3: Side Order. Upon completing the final level, the player found no special ending or reward, revealing that the "bottomless" challenge has a definitive end point at level 1,000, but no additional content beyond it.

Key Facts

What Is the Bottomless Buffet in Splatoon 3?

The Bottomless Buffet is an optional challenge mode within Splatoon 3: Side Order that features a random set of floors and rewards. It is a roguelike experience where players work to unlock floor-based rewards and see how far they can climb.

According to the source, this is "the mode that lets you keep playing" by using a "hack" to allow players to keep going after the main story is over. The mode uses "Palette" modifiers to change how the player performs.

A player known as "Splatoon" completed all 1,000 levels of the mode and found that the game simply repeats the same pool of levels after 30 levels with no final reward.

How Many Levels Are in the Bottomless Buffet?

The Bottomless Buffet mode in Splatoon 3 has a total of 1,000 floors. This was confirmed when a player reached the top and the game stopped generating new floors, resulting in a victory screen with a score.

After the 390th level, the game's random seed repeats, meaning players encounter the same rooms and sub-bosses again. On level 1,000, the player received a victory screen that showed their score and stats, but no extra reward or unique message.

The game uses a random seed that repeats after 390 floors, causing the same level layouts to be reused up to floor 1,000.

What Happens at the End of Level 1,000?

At the end of the 1,000th floor, the game does not end the mode; instead, it presents a summary screen. The game does not offer a new game plus or a special badge for the player's efforts.

The player received a "rank" based on their score, but the mode ends abruptly. The source states, "The bottomless pit has a bottom after all", and that after the 1,000th level, the player is returned to the main menu, implying the mode is complete.

Clearing all 1,000 levels of the Bottomless Buffet results in a scoreboard and no unique in-game reward, confirming the mode has a finite conclusion.

How Long Does It Take to Beat the Bottomless Buffet?

The length of time it takes to clear all 1,000 levels is significant. One player who documented the run on YouTube spent 6 hours and 31 minutes to clear the 1,000 levels using a palette that allowed them to take shortcuts.

The author of the video also notes they were "banned from Splatoon 3 for 299 levels" due to their in-game behavior, though the ban did not prevent them from completing the climb. The video shows a player who took shortcuts, so a player who does not use shortcuts will likely take longer.

Using shortcuts, a full playthrough of the 1,000-level Bottomless Buffet takes approximately 6.5 hours of real time.

Who Is This For?

This information is for Splatoon 3 players and completionists who want to understand the true limits of the Bottomless Buffet mode. The specifics are also relevant for game data miners and competitive players who want to know how the game's random level generation works.

Players seeking a reward for the challenge will be disappointed, but those seeking the game's "secret ending" will find the achievement. The source indicates that the mode is finite for those who wish to push beyond the main story.

Players interested in a definitive ending for the game's roguelike mode will find that the achievement is bragging rights only.

Common Questions

Does the Bottomless Buffet have a final boss?

Yes. The player faced 3 boss fights during the climb to the top. The final level of the 1,000 floors has the same boss as the mode's other boss fights.

What is the reward for beating the 1,000th floor?

There is no reward. The game shows a summary screen and then returns to the main menu. The player receives no badge, in-game currency, or item for this achievement.

Why does the game repeat levels?

The Bottomless Buffet uses a procedural seed system. According to the run, the game's seed repeats after 390 levels, which is why a player can see the same level patterns. This happens at floor 391 and continues to level 1,000.

Sources and Methodology

This article is based on a video of a playthrough by the player known as "Splatoon" and a report by Kotaku. The player's run was documented by the player in a YouTube video. The facts regarding level counts and rewards are directly derived from that source. This article was last updated on May 20, 2025.

"Someone cleared all 1,000 levels of Splatoon Raiders' Bottomless Buffet, gets nothing."

— Kotaku, "Splatoon Raiders Player Beats All 1000 Levels, Gets Nothing"