Splatoon Raiders Hands-On Preview - Fresh Yet Familiar
- On July 23, 2026, Nintendo will release Splatoon Raiders for the Nintendo Switch 2, reimagining the franchise as a looter-shooter that replaces competitive multiplayer with single-player and four-player co-operative raids.
- Gameplay retains familiar Splatoon mechanics like swapping between kid and squid forms to navigate ink terrain, but developers designed this entry to be more approachable than past competitive titles that often punished casual players.
- To battle Salmonids, players utilize customizable weapons, gadgets, and a helpful assistant robot to collect resources. The game allows players to call in Deep Cut allies for devastating showstopper attacks, including giant sharks.
- Up to four players can tackle expeditions together, allowing varied playstyles and strategic teamwork. Using the robot to boost above the fray shifts momentum, making the experience accessible to those overwhelmed by standard competitive modes.
- Splatoon Raiders marks a bold reinvention, positioning itself as a "killer app" for the Switch 2. The title aims to capture existing fans while expanding the audience through its cooperative focus rather than competitive play.
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Splatoon Raiders is the perfect shooter if you're sick of sweaty multiplayer matches
I love every part of Splatoon... Except actually playing it — a problem the upcoming Splatoon Raiders might just fix.In my eyes, the series’ art style is one of the best in Nintendo’s incredibly strong catalog. It has an attractive urban fantasy world populated by adorable, squid-like characters that feels both modern and fresh. The bright, shiny colors give everything a decidedly Gen Z vibe — one that’s further reinforced by the fashionable str…
Splatoon Raiders combines ink-splatting and treasure hunting — and I’m already hooked
Owning a Wii U ended up being the ultimate test of patience. Being forced to wait months for a first-party release that justified me purchasing Nintendo’s tablet/gaming hybrid console proved torturous during much of the system’s lifecycle.I remember getting the first Splatoon, not out of a pure need for it but because I was so desperate to play anything on my Wii U besides Bayonetta 2. The shock and awe that took over my spirit when I realized j…
Nintendo has streamed another Direct dedicated to new details about Splatoon Raiders, the new experience in the series focused on a single-player campaign, where players will explore the Spirhalite islands in search of treasure. The Direct, which launches exclusively on Nintendo Switch 2 on July 23rd, provided further details about the adventure. Among the highlights, we learned more about the game's premise, which puts players in the role of a …
Splatoon Raiders Charts a Course for Switch 2 with Island Raids, Custom Gadgets, and Deep Cut Support
Splatoon Raiders arrives on Nintendo Switch 2 as a single-player-focused action shooter that sends players into the Spirhalite Islands alongside the Deep Cut trio. Launching July 23, the game casts you as a mechanic who outfits a mobile hideout ship and heads out to hunt treasure while fending off Salmonid swarms. Varied terrain stretches from [...]
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