Nintendo has confirmed Splatoon Raiders, a fresh spinoff in the Splatoon franchise, will arrive on Nintendo Switch on July 23, 2026.
Developed within Nintendo's Splatoon universe, the title marks a deliberate shift toward a single-player-focused experience while retaining series staples such as the Salmonids and the franchise’s signature arsenal.
Background and release details
Splatoon Raiders launches on July 23, 2026 for Nintendo Switch, with accompanying amiibo figurines releasing the same day, according to a Nintendo of America press release.
The Splatoon series originated with Splatoon on Wii U in 2015, followed by Splatoon 2 in 2017 and Splatoon 3 in 2022; Splatoon Raiders represents the franchise’s first major spinoff explicitly positioned around a solo adventure.
Single-player emphasis and gameplay structure
Nintendo has presented Splatoon Raiders as a spinoff that places a heavier emphasis on single-player gameplay, moving away from the multiplayer-first structure that defined earlier entries.
Players will take on the role of a protagonist named the Mechanic as they and a musical trio explore the Spirhalite Islands, confronting Salmonid foes and hunting for treasure with both classic and new weapon types.
The game also supports cooperative play for up to four players, allowing friends to join the action alongside the core single-player campaign.
Characters, co-op and amiibo
The musical group Deep Cut — Frye, Shiver and Big Man from Splatoon 3 — are confirmed as central characters in the title.
Nintendo’s announcement indicates these characters are involved in the adventure and that cooperative sessions can include multiple party members.
Nintendo will release new Splatoon Raiders amiibo on the game's launch date, enabling collectors and players to expand their physical Splatoon collections immediately upon release.
What this means for the franchise
Splatoon Raiders represents Nintendo's effort to expand the franchise’s scope by delivering a narrative-driven, single-player-centric experience while preserving the franchise’s combat mechanics and cooperative options.
With a firm release date and tied amiibo launch, Nintendo has positioned Splatoon Raiders as a notable summer release for Switch owners, and the company’s official press materials remain the primary source for confirmed details.
Source: Nintendo of America press release.
Developed within Nintendo's Splatoon universe, the title marks a deliberate shift toward a single-player-focused experience while retaining series staples such as the Salmonids and the franchise’s signature arsenal.
Background and release details
Splatoon Raiders launches on July 23, 2026 for Nintendo Switch, with accompanying amiibo figurines releasing the same day, according to a Nintendo of America press release.
The Splatoon series originated with Splatoon on Wii U in 2015, followed by Splatoon 2 in 2017 and Splatoon 3 in 2022; Splatoon Raiders represents the franchise’s first major spinoff explicitly positioned around a solo adventure.
Single-player emphasis and gameplay structure
Nintendo has presented Splatoon Raiders as a spinoff that places a heavier emphasis on single-player gameplay, moving away from the multiplayer-first structure that defined earlier entries.
Players will take on the role of a protagonist named the Mechanic as they and a musical trio explore the Spirhalite Islands, confronting Salmonid foes and hunting for treasure with both classic and new weapon types.
The game also supports cooperative play for up to four players, allowing friends to join the action alongside the core single-player campaign.
Characters, co-op and amiibo
The musical group Deep Cut — Frye, Shiver and Big Man from Splatoon 3 — are confirmed as central characters in the title.
Nintendo’s announcement indicates these characters are involved in the adventure and that cooperative sessions can include multiple party members.
Nintendo will release new Splatoon Raiders amiibo on the game's launch date, enabling collectors and players to expand their physical Splatoon collections immediately upon release.
What this means for the franchise
Splatoon Raiders represents Nintendo's effort to expand the franchise’s scope by delivering a narrative-driven, single-player-centric experience while preserving the franchise’s combat mechanics and cooperative options.
With a firm release date and tied amiibo launch, Nintendo has positioned Splatoon Raiders as a notable summer release for Switch owners, and the company’s official press materials remain the primary source for confirmed details.
Source: Nintendo of America press release.