Splatoon Raiders
What critics said
IGN90Splatoon Raiders is an incredibly well-designed action RPG with an expertly executed loop. Its deep customization, challenging battles, and sheer variety make it the best Splatoon campaign yet and one of the top games on Switch 2.
Eurogamer80This series offshoot is a hectic, often overwhelming delight.
GamesRadar+80If you've had a hankering for a solo twist on the loot shooter genre, you'll love this, as it does that extremely well. A successful non-PvP outing for the series, Splatoon Raiders has room for improvement, but nonetheless offers a fun adventure that's not quite like anything else.
Splatoon Raiders news
Splatoon Raiders Dev Team Apparently Has No Plans For DLC
Or updates related to game balance. If you've been wondering about Splatoon Raiders getting any DLC in the future, there's supposedly nothing on the menu right now. Speaking to Famitsu recently, the game's producer Seita Inoue says there are currently no plans for DLC, or updates related to game balance, as this title is designed to be a complete and self-contained experience. About the most players can apparently expect in the immediate future would be fixes for any bugs discovered. Read the fu
Splatoon Raiders gets a new update improving the game’s most confusing menu option
The version 1.1.1 update makes it easier to release the Tank Limiter
Review: Built for Switch 2, Splatoon Raiders Delivers a Safe but Satisfying Tech Upgrade
We had an inkling. As the fourth game in the series, Splatoon Raiders is the first to be developed exclusively for Switch 2, bringing the nautical third-person shooter onto powerful new hardware, as well as the first single-player or co-op experience after three broadly multiplayer-focused titles. Despite its broad remit, the game is positioned as a spin-off, arriving with an accessible £42 price and a modest 13GB installation size. How does the game use the faster Switch 2 hardware to pump up t
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Splatoon Raiders tops the Japan physical charts as Mario Kart World and Tomodachi Life pass major milestones
The solo Splatoon spin-off sold 474,000 physical copies in its first weekend in Japan
Japanese Charts: Booyah! Splatoon Raiders Puts Up Some Huge Week-One Numbers
Off to a Fryeing start. We've got our latest look at the Japanese physical charts from Famitsu, and as will come as a surprise to absolutely nobody, Splatoon Raiders has got off to a flying start. The series is huge in Japan, and Raiders' week-one numbers show it. The spin-off racked up 474,684 sales in its opening week, comfortably pushing Rhythm Heaven Groove down a peg to second. It's a far cry from Splatoon 3, which became Japan's fastest-selling Nintendo game ever back in 2023 with 3.45 mil
Splatoon Raiders is currently the 7th greatest game of all time on Metacritic, according to User Score
While not a true indicator of quality, the results at least show a dedicated following
Splatoon Raiders' User Scores Are Off To A Splashing Start On Metacritic
Nintendo's fresh take receives a glowing reception. The excitement for Splatoon Raiders might not have been as big as certain other first-party Nintendo titles in the lead-up to its release, but now that it's out, the Switch 2 exclusive is getting a lot of praise from fans.
Splatoon Raiders Review
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Random: Splatoon Raiders' Interactive Loading Screen Secret Can Crash The Game
Hands off. Did you know the new Switch 2 exclusive Splatoon Raiders actually has an interactive loading screen on boot up? When playing in handheld mode, you can swirl the clouds on the screen as the game loads.
PSA: Splatoon Raiders' Tank Limiter Not Working? You May Be Pressing The Button Wrong
Have a little patience. Splatoon Raiders is out today, and we're sure that a bunch of you are already diving into the Spirhalite Islands and seeing what the spinoff has to offer. However, Nintendo has flagged that a bunch of people seem to be having trouble with the level-up system, and no, it's not a bug. Nintendo took to its Community Support Twitter account (brought to our attention on Bluesky by @oatmealdome) to announce that multiple players have been struggling with the game's Tank Limiter
Xenoblade Chronicles Studio Monolith Soft Helped Out With Splatoon Raiders
It also worked on the previous releases. Splatoon Raiders is a new take on the series, and it seems Nintendo called on the talented team at Monolith Soft to help out.
Splatoon Raiders developers reveal it originally was "like a base defence game" before evolving into a faster spin-off "with a strong sense of action"
Splatoon Raiders will attempt to make a splash tomorrow, 23rd July, and Nintendo is celebrating its launch on Switch 2 with a surprisingly in-depth chat with four key Nintendo EPD developers.
Splatoon Raiders started off as a tower defense game
Director Yoshihiko Ito shares insight about the importance of maintaining the series' key strengths when prototyping new ideas.
Splatoon Raiders was originally going to be a tower defence game but it ‘lost its Splatoon-ness’, devs say
"We couldn’t recreate that feeling", says producer Seita Inoue
Video: Splatoon Raiders Gets New Overview Trailer Ahead Of This Week's Release
Get ready to explore the Spirhalite Islands. Splatoon Raiders is out this week, and Nintendo's marketing push is now underway with not only promotional posters and an 'Ask the Developer' interview, but also a brand-new overview trailer. It provides another look at the mysterious Spirhalite Islands and details everything you can expect from this new adventure. Although Raiders is a single-player focused title, you can experience it with friends via local and online multiplayer. There's also some
Round Up: "Incredibly Compelling" - The Splatoon Raiders Reviews Are In
Or should that be "Ink-redibly Compelling'. Splatoon Raiders, the new single-player (with lots of multi-player) spin-off Switch 2, is right around the corner. You know what that means: it's time to check out some reviews! Before we crack on, let's remind ourselves of what the lovely Alex Olney said in his review right here on Nintendo Life:
Splatoon Raiders ‘Overview’ trailer
Nintendo has released an eight-minute overview trailer for single-player treasure hunting adventure game Splatoon Raiders. …
Splatoon Raiders review: A challenging, all-out action game that’s well worth 50 squid
Nintendo's solo spin-off may be a one-trick pony, but it's a thoroughbred
Splatoon Raiders Review
An incredibly well-designed action RPG with deep customization and challenging battles.
Splatoon Raiders Shows The Series Should Have Always Been A Looter Shooter
Splatoon is a Nintendo series that I've enjoyed well enough, but fleetingly. Even with solid shooting mechanics and a playful gimmick revolving around quickly traversing paint-soaked battlefields, the competitive multiplayer often failed to hold my interest beyond a few weeks. Splatoon Raiders isn't the first time the series has attempted single-player, as each previous game would have a brief story campaign. But it is the first time Nintendo has built a whole game around single-player, and the
Review: Splatoon Raiders (Switch 2) - The Best Single-Player Splatoon Has Fantastic Multiplayer
Salmon point. Whilst it wasn’t part of the original release 11 years ago (yikes), Salmon Run has become a core part of the Splatoon experience, as important as Turf Wars and bizarre single player adventures. Splatoon Raiders is Salmon Run to an extent, but it feels to me like a side mode from 'Splatoon 4' that simply… got out of hand. If you’re unfamiliar with the general idea, Salmon Run is a mode where instead of fighting fellow Inklings and Octolings, you take on large and small (and physical
Splatoon Raiders review
This series offshoot is a hectic, often overwhelming delight.
Splatoon Raiders Demo Now Available At Switch 2 Kiosks (North America)
Splashing news. Ahead of the launch of Splatoon Raiders on the Switch 2 later this month, an in-store demo for the game has gone live. If you happen to be located in the US or Canada, and are near a Best Buy, Walmart, Target or GameStop, you'll be able to go hands-on with the new single-player experience before it's even released.
Round Up: The Final Previews Are In For Splatoon Raiders
Here's what the critics had to say. Nintendo's Splatoon Raiders Direct has now aired, and the final previews for this single-player title have officially gone live ahead of the launch on 23rd July 2026. If you haven't already seen our own "hands-on" here on Nintendo Life, we've got high hopes for this new solo experience:
Splatoon Raiders Direct details enemies, weapons, tanks, customization, upgrades, and more
Nintendo released new information, footage, and screenshots for single-player action shooter Splatoon Raiders during a … Source
Splatoon Raiders feels like the single-player spin-off my family has been waiting for
Hands-on: Nintendo's latest tries to be approachable for beginners while remaining difficult for pros
Splatoon Raiders Preview: Turns Out It’s Kind of a Roguelite
I didn’t know what to expect with Splatoon Raiders, but I’d be lying if I said it wasn’t a good time. It can be breezy, it can be challenging, it can be everything in-between. I’m kind of shocked that it’s basically a roguelite, but it works real good.
Preview: Splatoon Raiders Promises The Single-Player Splatting I Always Wanted
Raiders of the Lost Carp. I've had my fingers crossed for a single-player Splatoon game ever since... well, since Splatoon 1, now that I think about it. I love a bit of online Turf War battling, really I do, but the very best parts of the series for me have always been those stellar single-player campaigns, which annoyingly seem to wrap up just as I'm really getting into them. Splatoon 2's Octo Expansion and 3's Side Order came close to fulfilling my dream, but I always wanted something more. A
Watch: Splatoon Raiders Nintendo Direct - Live!
Splateral thinking. It feels like just yesterday that it was announced (in the June Direct, no less), but Splatoon Raiders' stand-alone Direct is almost here! The show will kick off in just a few minutes at 3pm BST / 4pm CET / 7am PT / 10am ET, and it promises to give us a closer look at the upcoming single-player-focused spin-off.
Nintendo’s Splatoon Raiders Nintendo Direct presentation takes place this week
The video will reveal more about the single-player Splatoon spin-off
Nintendo Treehouse: Live Returns Tomorrow With Even More Splatoon Raiders Gameplay
You're joking, aNoTHer one?? We are just one day away from Nintendo's next game-specific Direct, and we now know that it'll be followed by yet another Treehouse: Live show. The Splatoon Raiders Direct gets underway tomorrow at 3pm BST / 4pm CET / 7am PT / 10am ET, where we'll hear "more info on the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 game". It's set to last for 15 minutes, with a 30-minute Treehouse presentation coming straight after.
Nintendo has revealed more about the Splatoon Raiders direct happening tomorrow
In case you forgot, a new Nintendo Direct is on the way! But before you shake awake your nearest Fire Emblem fan or dust off the Smash Brothers shrine, you should remeber it'll be focused entirely on the upcoming single player adventure game Splatoon Raiders. If that's still up your street, there's been a little bit more info on what's in store revealed today.
Splatoon Raiders Direct set for June 30
Nintendo will host a Splatoon Raiders Direct followed by Nintendo Treehouse: Live – Splatoon Raiders … Source
PSA: Splatoon Raiders' Daily Prologue Comics Start Rolling Out Today
Welcome to Deep Cut's Island Misadventures. We've still got Star Fox and Rhythm Heaven Groove to come, but Nintendo's marketing for its next big July release has stepped up a gear today with the arrival of the first 'Deep Cut's Island Misadventures' comic, the Splatoon Raiders prologue. These were initially announced in the June Direct and tell the story of everything Deep Cut has been getting up to on the Spirhalite Islands before the events of the game. Read the full article on nintendolife.co
New Joy-Con Colours And A Stand-Alone Direct Are Inbound For Splatoon Raiders
Shiver down your spine. Nintendo had more info to share on Splatoon Raiders in today's Direct, but it looks like there is even more in the pipeline. After giving us a closer look at some gameplay (which still looks very Salmon Run-y), we learned that a stand-alone Raiders Direct will be coming our way on 30th June, where we'll hear even more about the upcoming squid splatter.
Splatoon Raiders – Nintendo Direct: June 2026 trailer and screenshots; Splatoon Raiders Direct set for June 30
Nintendo has released a new trailer, screenshots, and information for Splatoon Raiders, its new single-player … Source
Splatoon Raiders Is Up for Preorder With New Switch 2 Pricing
Everything you need to know to preorder Splatoon Raiders for Nintendo Switch 2, including pricing, release date, and where to find the accompanying amiibo figures.
Talking Point: So, What Are Your First Impressions Of Splatoon Raiders?
Raiders of the lost Shark. Splatoon Raiders has made a big splash today thanks to a big release date trailer. It's our first proper look at the upcoming Splatoon game, which swaps the focus from online multiplayer to single-player, and it's swimming onto Switch 2 on 23rd July 2026. And, amazingly, this is the first time we've seen more of the game since Nintendo announced it on 10th June 2025 — yep, it really has been 315 days since the initial announcement. Soon you'll tell us the Switch 2 is t
Splatoon Raiders' Switch 2 Price And Box Art Have Been Revealed
Unidentified Fryeing Object. After months of radio silence on the Splatoon Raiders front, Nintendo has opened the floodgates today. We now know the release date (23rd July), we've seen the tie-in amiibo, and look, here's the price and box art too! We'll start with that all-important price tag. Splatoon Raiders will set you back £41.99 / $49.99 digitally or $59.99 physically (the physical UK price has since been confirmed at £49.99).
Splatoon Raiders Release Date Confirmed
Switch 2 exclusive Splatoon Raiders will arrive in July, Nintendo has announced.
Splatoon Raiders gets summer Switch 2 release date, as well as a Deep Cut amiibo to add to your collection
Nintendo has announced a release date for its single-player focused action shooter, Splatoon Raiders.
Splatoon Raiders Release Date and New Gameplay Finally Revealed
Nintendo has finally announced a release date for Splatoon Raiders, and what's more, it'll be a "single-player-focused" title, apparently.
Single-player spin-off Splatoon Raiders comes to Nintendo Switch 2 this summer
New Amiibo for the upcoming game have also been announced
A Trio Of New Splatoon amiibo Are On The Way
Launching this summer. Well, this is a nice surprise! Keen to make sure that nobody has forgotten about Splatoon Raiders, Nintendo has today revealed its release date. What's more, it'll have a trio of new amiibo in tow. The new Shiver, Frye and Big Man (Splatoon Raiders Edition) amiibo will launch alongside the game on 23rd July.
Splatoon Raiders hits the Switch 2 in July
The squid kids will be back this summer. Nintendo announced this morning that Splatoon Raiders, a single-player spinoff of its competitive shooter series, will launch on the Nintendo Switch 2 on July 23rd. It'll be the first new entry in the series since Splatoon 3 in 2022. In addition to the date, Nintendo also released a new trailer that gives a better idea of what Raiders will actually play like. Essentially, it looks like it retains the same ink-focused shooter gameplay - and killer soundtra
Splatoon Raiders launches July 23
Splatoon Raiders will launch for Switch 2 on July 23, Nintendo announced. Here is an … Source
Splatoon Raiders Is Alive, And It's Out This Summer On Switch 2
"A single-player-focused Splatoon game". After months of silence, Nintendo has finally remembered that Splatoon Raiders exists. Showcasing a brand new trailer on Nintendo Today!, we now know the game is coming to Switch 2 on 23rd July 2026 and will cost £41.99 / $49.99 digitally. In the US, the physical version is £49.99 / $59.99.
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UK Charts: Master Chief Knocks Splatoon Raiders Off The Top Spot
Chin up, Chief. This week's UK physical gaming charts sees Splatoon Raiders ousted from #1 by the Master Chief in Halo: Campaign Evolved, with Nintendo occupying 15 spots in the Top 40 charts and Raiders knocked to #2 in its second week. Both Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced and Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream slip down one place each, with Pokémon Pokopia moving up into the Top 5 again, and Resident Evil Requiem breaking back into the Top 10 just below that. Read the full article on ninte
Tetris 99's New Crossover Event Celebrates Splatoon Raiders, Unlock A Special Theme
Drop in later this week. Following the recent release of Splatoon Raiders exclusively for the Switch 2, Nintendo has announced it will be hosting a new themed event in Tetris 99. If you boot up the Switch Online battle royale title between 7th - 10th August 2026, you can earn event points. As usual, once you've got 100 event points, you'll unlock a new theme featuring art, music and Tetrimino designs inspired by the new Splatoon adventure.
Has Raiders Left You Craving A Splatfest? Splatoon 3's Got You Covered Next Month
Summer Nights event returns. We've been so lost in the Splatoon Raiders sauce for the past week that we had started to forget the sweet, sweet taste of Splatfests. Well, worry not, because we're getting a reminder of their brilliance next month. Nintendo has today announced that the Summer Nights event will return to Splatoon 3 soon enough, with the special seasonal Splatfest running from 22nd - 24th August.
UK Charts: Splatoon Raiders Knocks Assassin's Creed Down A Peg
New king of the high seas. We are back with our latest look at the UK physical gaming charts, and Splatoon Raiders has come out of the gate strong. Nintendo's latest spinoff has nabbed the top spot in its first week, kicking the previous champ, Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced down into second — not bad going for a game that had only been on sale for two days by the time the numbers were taken!
Nintendo Store Adds New Splatoon Raiders And Super Mario Rewards
A memo pad and desktop metal display. Nintendo has added some new themed physical rewards to its North American storefront this week.
Nintendo Download: 23rd July (North America)
Splatoon Raiders! Xenotilt! Syvalion! The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Switch eShop - Highlights Splatoon Raiders (Nintendo, 23rd Jul, $49.99) - – In this single-player-focused action game, you’ll play as a mechanic working with Deep Cut – a trio of swashbuckling musicians – and ventur
Nintendo All But Confirms That Splatoon 4 Is On The Way
Turf War fans, rejoice. With Nintendo launching Splatoon Raiders this week, you might be wondering whether the company plans to work on a proper mainline entry in the series, A.K.A. Splatoon 4. Well, according to a new 'Ask the Developer' interview, Nintendo has no intention of deviating from the competitive gameplay that Splatoon is known for. When asked why the team chose to develop Splatoon Raiders instead of a new mainline entry, producer Seita Inoue stated that after developing three mainli
'We've Been Going Full Speed Ahead for Over 11 years': Nintendo Explains Why It Hasn't Made Splatoon 4 — Yet
Nintendo's brand new Switch 2 exclusive Splatoon Raiders is receiving rave reviews — but where's Splatoon 4? Speaking in a behind-the-scenes interview, the series' developers have explained why they wanted to launch a co-operative spinoff first.
This Week’s Japanese Game Releases: Splatoon Raiders, The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten: Memorial Vacation, more
Splatoon Raiders for Switch 2 and The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten: Memorial Vacation …
New Switch 2 games Splatoon Raiders and Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave age-rated in Europe
Once Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream and Yoshi and the Mysterious Book are out later this week and next month, Nintendo's first-party roadmap is a bit of a mystery. But now two PEGI age ratings for Europe have offered a clue at what may be coming next.
Two First-Party Switch 2 Ratings Have Been Spotted
We're ready when you are, Nintendo. New ratings for Splatoon Raiders and Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave have reportedly been spotted on Nintendo's European webpages. The spin-off Splatoon Raiders now has a 'PEGI 7' rating, and the new Fire Emblem game has apparently been updated from a provisional rating to a 'PEGI 12' rating. According to Nintendo's official launch window schedule, Fire Emblem is due out at some point in 2026, and the release date for Splatoon Raiders is currently 'TBD'. Read the