SPLATOON RAIDERS LAUNCHES SWITCH 2 IN JULY

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TUE, APR 21, 2026

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Nintendo announced Splatoon Raiders, a single-player spinoff of its competitive shooter series, will arrive on Nintendo Switch 2 on July 23rd. It marks the first new Splatoon entry since 2022's Splatoon 3.

The game maintains the franchise's signature ink-focused shooter mechanics, according to a newly released trailer from Nintendo. Players will control squid kids in single-player campaigns rather than the competitive multiplayer focus of mainline Splatoon titles. Splatoon Raiders represents Nintendo's strategy to expand the franchise beyond its core competitive experience. The spinoff approach allows the developer to explore different gameplay styles while keeping the distinctive art style and audio design the series is known for. The Switch 2 launch marks a significant early exclusive for Nintendo's next-generation console. With the new hardware launching later this year, Splatoon Raiders will be among the titles available to early adopters when it releases in July.

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