Sooner than expected!
First revealed as a Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive 10 months ago on June 10, 2025 via Nintendo Today!, Nintendo have taken the time to give us the news drop we’ve all been waiting for.
Thanks to a new trailer first shared on Nintendo Today!, we now know Splatoon Raiders is set to release on July 23, 2026. It will be a physical release and we’re getting more than just the game as three new amiibo have also been revealed, based on each of the Deep Cut characters and how they appear in-game.
It has been said, while the game is a single-player experience, it does feature online support, allowing players the means to “join up with three other players”, be it online or via a local wireless connection.
For the new trailer and full announcement, we have both here:
SPLATOON RAIDERS SETS OUT FOR ADVENTURE ON
JULY 23rd, EXCLUSIVELY ON NINTENDO SWITCH 2
Splatoon Raiders, an all-new single-player focused title in the Splatoon series, arrives exclusively for Nintendo Switch 2 on July 23rd.
Splatoon Raiders is a single-player focused action shooter for Splatoon veterans and newcomers alike. You take on the role of a mechanic embarking on a high-stakes adventure across the mysterious Spirhalite Islands.
Customise your appearance and your loadout and get ready to raid the islands for treasure. Using a variety of mechanical gadgets and ink-splattering weapons, splat scores of enemies called Salmonids, conquer raids and salvage loot on your journey through the one-of-a-kind Splatoon universe.
But you won’t be alone – you’ll be working with Frye, Shiver and Big Man, a trio of swashbuckling musicians who make up the splat-tacular band Deep Cut. In fact, one member of the band will raid alongside you as a powerful bot. And speaking of Deep Cut, brand-new amiibo featuring Frye, Shiver and Big Man sporting their new looks from Splatoon Raiders will also be available when the game launches July 23rd.
Additionally, the game supports the ability to join with up to three other players online or via local wireless connection.
Pre-orders for Splatoon Raiders are available now on Nintendo eShop. The Deep Cut amiibo will be available for pre-order on My Nintendo Store soon.
Source: Nintendo
