Nintendo has confirmed that Splatoon Raiders will launch for the Switch 2 on July 23, 2026, and that the new entry will emphasize single-player gameplay.
The announcement accompanied a new trailer premiered on Nintendo Today, and Nintendo also revealed three new amiibo that will release alongside the game.
Background: The Splatoon franchise debuted on Wii U in 2015 and has been a Nintendo-published IP since then, with follow-ups on Nintendo Switch — Splatoon 2 in 2017 and Splatoon 3 in 2022.
The series is developed by Nintendo EPD and is best known for its team-based multiplayer ink battles.
Splatoon Raiders marks a notable shift in emphasis, with Nintendo positioning the title as a single-player-focused experience on the company’s next-generation hardware.
Announcement details: Nintendo’s Nintendo Today trailer confirms the July 23, 2026 release date for Splatoon Raiders on Switch 2 and states that the game is “single-player focused.” The company also confirmed three new amiibo figures tied to the release; amiibo are Nintendo’s collectible NFC accessories that have shipped alongside major first-party releases since 2014.
Rewritten quote (journalistic): Nintendo said the upcoming Splatoon Raiders title will prioritize single-player gameplay, rather than being centered on the series’ traditional multiplayer modes.
The company released a new trailer on Nintendo Today to accompany the announcement and provided a firm launch date for the Switch 2.
Availability and distribution: Nintendo typically distributes first-party releases digitally via the Nintendo eShop and physically through retail and online partners.
Nintendo’s official channels, including its YouTube and Nintendo Today outlets, hosted the initial trailer and announcement materials.
What we know and next steps: Confirmed facts from Nintendo are the platform (Switch 2), the release date (July 23, 2026), the single-player focus, and the three new amiibo launching with the game.
Nintendo Life reporter Alana Hagues noted the reveal following months of relative silence about the project.
More technical details, pricing, regional release windows, and in-depth gameplay information have not been detailed publicly; Nintendo’s official channels are the source for future updates.
We will update this story as Nintendo publishes additional information about Splatoon Raiders, including gameplay features, editions, and availability on the Nintendo eShop.
The announcement accompanied a new trailer premiered on Nintendo Today, and Nintendo also revealed three new amiibo that will release alongside the game.
Background: The Splatoon franchise debuted on Wii U in 2015 and has been a Nintendo-published IP since then, with follow-ups on Nintendo Switch — Splatoon 2 in 2017 and Splatoon 3 in 2022.
The series is developed by Nintendo EPD and is best known for its team-based multiplayer ink battles.
Splatoon Raiders marks a notable shift in emphasis, with Nintendo positioning the title as a single-player-focused experience on the company’s next-generation hardware.
Announcement details: Nintendo’s Nintendo Today trailer confirms the July 23, 2026 release date for Splatoon Raiders on Switch 2 and states that the game is “single-player focused.” The company also confirmed three new amiibo figures tied to the release; amiibo are Nintendo’s collectible NFC accessories that have shipped alongside major first-party releases since 2014.
Rewritten quote (journalistic): Nintendo said the upcoming Splatoon Raiders title will prioritize single-player gameplay, rather than being centered on the series’ traditional multiplayer modes.
The company released a new trailer on Nintendo Today to accompany the announcement and provided a firm launch date for the Switch 2.
Availability and distribution: Nintendo typically distributes first-party releases digitally via the Nintendo eShop and physically through retail and online partners.
Nintendo’s official channels, including its YouTube and Nintendo Today outlets, hosted the initial trailer and announcement materials.
What we know and next steps: Confirmed facts from Nintendo are the platform (Switch 2), the release date (July 23, 2026), the single-player focus, and the three new amiibo launching with the game.
Nintendo Life reporter Alana Hagues noted the reveal following months of relative silence about the project.
More technical details, pricing, regional release windows, and in-depth gameplay information have not been detailed publicly; Nintendo’s official channels are the source for future updates.
We will update this story as Nintendo publishes additional information about Splatoon Raiders, including gameplay features, editions, and availability on the Nintendo eShop.