Overview
- The dedicated Direct and 30-minute Treehouse gameplay stream aired June 30 and confirmed Splatoon Raiders as a single-player‑focused PvE spinoff with optional four‑player local or online co‑op.
- Nintendo showed the game's progression systems, including three levelable tank classes (Speed, Power, Tactical), two equippable gadgets per tank with customizable mods, Relic Powers tied to the player, and a loot system with more than 100 weapons.
- Multiplayer features include full four‑player co‑op and a new Call for Help matchmaking option that lets solo players summon online helpers for raids in exchange for rewards.
- The company set launch details: a July 23 release date on Nintendo Switch 2, digital pricing at $49.99, physical at $59.99, three new amiibo at $24.99 each, new Joy‑Con colorways, and pre‑orders are live with some retailers briefly listing discounted pre‑order prices.
- Critics’ final previews praise Raiders’ kit customization and combat focus as a clear franchise shift from PvP turf wars to mission‑driven loot progression and suggest the game could influence future Splatoon design and co‑op play patterns.