Splatoon Raiders announced for Nintendo Switch 2
Originally published Jul 21, 2026
By Nintendo · Nintendo — What's New
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Key points
- Splatoon Raiders launches on Nintendo Switch 2 on July 23, 2026.
- The game is set on the remote Spirhalite Islands, part of the Splatlands.
- Players can customize and upgrade gadgets using items found on the islands.
- Story follows Deep Cut traveling by helicopter to hunt for treasure.
Nintendo revealed Splatoon Raiders, a new spin‑off in the Splatoon series exclusive to the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 console. The game is slated for release on July 23, 2026 and was introduced through the 22nd volume of Nintendo’s “Ask the Developer” interview series. The development team includes producer Seita Inoue, director Yoshihiko Ito, art director Koji Sonoyama, and sound director Shu Tamura. Set on the remote Spirhalite Islands within the Splatlands, players will access the location by helicopter, customize gadgets from items washed ashore, and follow a storyline where the trio Deep Cut hunts for treasure.
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