Nintendo Announces Splatoon Raiders for Switch 2 in 2026

Nintendo has announced that Splatoon Raiders, a single-player-focused spinoff in the popular Splatoon series, will launch exclusively on the Nintendo Switch 2 on July 23, 2026. The reveal came through the company's Nintendo Today app, accompanied by a new gameplay trailer that provides fresh details on the title's mechanics and world.

Originally unveiled in June 2025 with a brief teaser, the game had remained quiet for nearly a year until this update. Players take on the role of a customizable mechanic who teams up with the musical trio Deep Cut—consisting of Frye, Shiver, and Big Man, introduced in Splatoon 3—to explore the mysterious Spirhalite Islands. The objective involves raiding these islands for treasure and salvage while battling hordes of aggressive sea creatures known as Salmonids. Using ink-flinging weapons, mechanical gadgets, and vehicle-based assistance from Deep Cut members, players collect resources to upgrade gear or craft new tools at a home base.

The trailer highlights fast-paced combat reminiscent of the series' Salmon Run mode, with waves of enemies, boss-like encounters, and semi-open exploration across island clusters. It emphasizes a...