Overview
- Nintendo confirmed Tuesday that a 15‑minute Splatoon Raiders Nintendo Direct will air at 7 a.m. PDT / 10 a.m. EDT followed immediately by a roughly 30‑minute Nintendo Treehouse: Live gameplay stream on YouTube.
- Splatoon Raiders is confirmed as a Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive due July 23, 2026 and centers on a mechanic working with Deep Cut to hunt treasure across the Spirhalite Islands with optional four‑player online or local co‑op.
- Hands‑on previews characterize the game as a PvE looter‑shooter that emphasizes kit customization through three tank classes (Speed, Power, Tactical), equippable gadgets, gadget mods, relic powers, and weapon loot drops that drive progression.
- Nintendo announced retail plans and tie‑ins: digital copies cost $49.99, physical $59.99, new Splatoon Raiders amiibo are $24.99 each, new Joy‑Con 2 colorways will launch, and pre‑orders are live.
- Nintendo will cross‑promote Raiders inside Splatoon 3 with a Raiders‑themed Splatfest on July 10–12, and early impressions from previews suggest the streams will be key to showing whether the single‑player shift broadens the series’ appeal and boosts Switch 2 adoption.