Nintendo's latest eShop update confirms Splatoon Raiders is now available for purchase on the Nintendo eShop.
Published listings list a July 23 release and a $49.99 retail price.
The title comes from Nintendo and sits alongside other entries noted in the regional Nintendo Download update.
Overview and context
Splatoon Raiders positions itself as a single-player-focused action entry in the broader Splatoon universe.
According to Nintendo's eShop listing, players take on the role of a mechanic working alongside Deep Cut, the trio of musicians introduced earlier in the Splatoon series.
The game sends players to the Spirhalite Islands where they scavenge for treasure and face waves of Salmonid enemies.
Core gameplay and features (rewritten from the official listing)
- Players customize their mechanic character and equip mechanical gadgets and ink-based weapons to tackle island raids.
- Combat centers on facing waves of Salmonids while pursuing loot and objectives across the Spirhalite Islands.
- One member of Deep Cut accompanies the player as an AI ally with formidable capabilities.
- Multiplayer support includes cooperative play for up to four players, both online and via local wireless connection.
Platform and availability
Splatoon Raiders is distributed through the Nintendo eShop.
The published listing provides the release date (July 23) and the launch price ($49.99).
As with other eShop releases, players can download the title directly from their Nintendo platform's storefront.
Developer and franchise notes
The Splatoon series is developed and published by Nintendo; the appearance of Deep Cut links Raiders to the wider franchise continuity.
Nintendo has continued to expand Splatoon-related experiences beyond the core numbered releases, and Splatoon Raiders represents one of those spin-off efforts available on Nintendo's digital storefront.
What to watch for
Given its mix of single-player focus, AI companions drawn from franchise characters, and co-op support, Splatoon Raiders is positioned to appeal to players looking for a Splatoon-flavored action experience on the eShop.
For impressions and critical analysis, Nintendo Life has published a review of Splatoon Raiders linked from the original download update.
This summary is based on the official Nintendo eShop listing and the most recent Nintendo Download update for the region.
Published listings list a July 23 release and a $49.99 retail price.
The title comes from Nintendo and sits alongside other entries noted in the regional Nintendo Download update.
Overview and context
Splatoon Raiders positions itself as a single-player-focused action entry in the broader Splatoon universe.
According to Nintendo's eShop listing, players take on the role of a mechanic working alongside Deep Cut, the trio of musicians introduced earlier in the Splatoon series.
The game sends players to the Spirhalite Islands where they scavenge for treasure and face waves of Salmonid enemies.
Core gameplay and features (rewritten from the official listing)
- Players customize their mechanic character and equip mechanical gadgets and ink-based weapons to tackle island raids.
- Combat centers on facing waves of Salmonids while pursuing loot and objectives across the Spirhalite Islands.
- One member of Deep Cut accompanies the player as an AI ally with formidable capabilities.
- Multiplayer support includes cooperative play for up to four players, both online and via local wireless connection.
Platform and availability
Splatoon Raiders is distributed through the Nintendo eShop.
The published listing provides the release date (July 23) and the launch price ($49.99).
As with other eShop releases, players can download the title directly from their Nintendo platform's storefront.
Developer and franchise notes
The Splatoon series is developed and published by Nintendo; the appearance of Deep Cut links Raiders to the wider franchise continuity.
Nintendo has continued to expand Splatoon-related experiences beyond the core numbered releases, and Splatoon Raiders represents one of those spin-off efforts available on Nintendo's digital storefront.
What to watch for
Given its mix of single-player focus, AI companions drawn from franchise characters, and co-op support, Splatoon Raiders is positioned to appeal to players looking for a Splatoon-flavored action experience on the eShop.
For impressions and critical analysis, Nintendo Life has published a review of Splatoon Raiders linked from the original download update.
This summary is based on the official Nintendo eShop listing and the most recent Nintendo Download update for the region.
