{"id":3481,"date":"2026-06-13T08:14:41","date_gmt":"2026-06-13T00:14:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/splatoon-raiders-switch-2-singapore-july-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-06-15T19:26:24","modified_gmt":"2026-06-15T11:26:24","slug":"splatoon-raiders-switch-2-singapore-july-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/splatoon-raiders-switch-2-singapore-july-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Splatoon Raiders Hits Switch 2 on 23 July \u2014 What Singapore Players Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Nintendo&#8217;s first-ever Splatoon spin-off is just six weeks away \u2014 <strong>Splatoon Raiders<\/strong> launches exclusively on <strong>Nintendo Switch 2 on 23 July 2026<\/strong>, and if you haven&#8217;t been keeping up, the Nintendo Direct on 9 June dropped a meaty new trailer plus a very tempting Switch 2 hardware bundle to go with it.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"gt-video\">\n<div style=\"position:relative;padding-bottom:56.25%;height:0;overflow:hidden;\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Jaag4cVKOo8\" title=\"Splatoon Raiders \u2014 Release Date Revealed \u2014 Nintendo Switch 2\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;border:0;\" allow=\"accelerometer;clipboard-write;encrypted-media;gyroscope;picture-in-picture;web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><figcaption>Splatoon Raiders \u2014 Release Date Revealed \u2014 Nintendo Switch 2 \u2014 via Nintendo of America on YouTube<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>What Is Splatoon Raiders?<\/h2>\n<p>Splatoon Raiders is the fourth game in the Splatoon series and the very first spin-off Nintendo EPD has built for it. Instead of the competitive multiplayer that defines the mainline entries, this one puts you in the boots \u2014 or fins \u2014 of an Inkling or Octoling <strong>mechanic<\/strong> tasked with hunting for treasure across the mysterious <strong>Spirhalite Islands<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Fan-favourite trio <strong>Deep Cut<\/strong> \u2014 Frye, Shiver, and Big Man from Splatoon 3 \u2014 are your swashbuckling partners throughout the adventure. During raids, one of them rides alongside you in an Exploration Bot, giving combat support and keeping the banter going. If you loved their energy in Splatoon 3&#8217;s Side Order DLC, this is essentially a whole game built around that vibe.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/splatoon-raiders-gameplay.jpg?w=474&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Splatoon Raiders gameplay showing the mechanic protagonist on the Spirhalite Islands\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"><figcaption>Image courtesy of Nintendo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Gameplay and Features<\/h2>\n<p>Splatoon Raiders is built around a <strong>raid loop<\/strong>: dive into enemy-filled zones on the Spirhalite Islands, salvage treasure, upgrade your mechanic&#8217;s weapons and gadgets, and grow stronger with each run. The Salmonids \u2014 the bear-like enemies Splatoon regulars will recognise from Salmon Run \u2014 are the main threat here, though the island setting brings a fresh cast of enemy types alongside them.<\/p>\n<p>Progression works through a level-up system that lets you customise both your look and your loadout over time. And while the core experience is single-player, Nintendo has confirmed a <strong>co-op mode for up to four players<\/strong>, playable online or locally. Difficulty scales to the number of players, so the raids get tougher (and presumably more chaotic) with a full squad. There&#8217;s also amiibo support \u2014 a <strong>Deep Cut triple-pack amiibo<\/strong> launches alongside the game on 23 July.<\/p>\n<h2>Switch 2 Bundle and New Joy-Con 2 Colours<\/h2>\n<p>The 9 June Nintendo Direct also confirmed a <strong>Nintendo Switch 2 + Splatoon Raiders bundle<\/strong>. The Japanese-market bundle (priced at \u00a564,980) includes the console and a download code for the game. Nintendo Singapore hasn&#8217;t announced local bundle pricing yet \u2014 we&#8217;ll update when that comes through. Separately, a pair of <strong>Deep Cut-themed Joy-Con 2 controllers<\/strong> in blue and light yellow also land on 23 July for those who want matching flair without the full bundle.<\/p>\n<h2>Splatoon Raiders Direct \u2014 30 June<\/h2>\n<p>There&#8217;s still plenty Nintendo hasn&#8217;t shown us. A dedicated <strong>Splatoon Raiders Direct is scheduled for 30 June<\/strong>, where we can expect a deeper look at the island environments, the weapon upgrade system, enemy variety, and \u2014 hopefully \u2014 local pricing for Singapore. Mark your calendar: this Direct will almost certainly drop pre-order details for Singapore players too.<\/p>\n<p>In the meantime, Nintendo is running a <strong>Splatoon 3 Splatfest on 10\u201312 July<\/strong> as a warm-up, and daily story comics for the game will begin rolling out on the <strong>Nintendo Today! app from 23 June<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2>Price and Singapore Availability<\/h2>\n<p>US pricing is confirmed at <strong>US$50 digital \/ US$60 physical<\/strong>. Singapore eShop and retail pricing is yet to be confirmed \u2014 watch for an announcement at or after the 30 June Direct. For other <a href=\"\/blog\/category\/game-news\/\">Switch 2 game news<\/a> and SG release updates, we&#8217;ll keep this page current.<\/p>\n<h2>Last Words<\/h2>\n<p>Singapore has a loud Splatoon community \u2014 local ink battles have been a fixture at GameStart and casual LAN setups around the island for years. Splatoon Raiders doesn&#8217;t ask you to commit to ranked lobbies or the competitive meta; it&#8217;s a story-driven adventure you can pick up solo or drag three friends into. With six weeks to go and a dedicated Direct still ahead, this is shaping up to be one of the more exciting Switch 2 exclusives of the northern hemisphere summer. We&#8217;ll be watching the 30 June Direct closely \u2014 stay tuned to GameTrader.SG for a full breakdown.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The first-ever Splatoon spin-off launches exclusively on Nintendo Switch 2 on 23 July 2026. Here&#8217;s everything Singapore players need to know about Splatoon Raiders.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":19,"featured_media":3479,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_is_tweetstorm":false,"jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":[]},"categories":[11,30],"tags":[55,86,45,200],"class_list":["post-3481","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-game-news","category-news","tag-nintendo","tag-nintendo-direct","tag-nintendo-switch-2","tag-splatoon"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/splatoon-raiders-switch2-official.jpg?fit=1600%2C900&ssl=1","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p13AlF-U9","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":6259,"url":"https:\/\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/splatoon-raiders-review-scores-metacritic-july-2026\/","url_meta":{"origin":3481,"position":0},"title":"Splatoon Raiders Reviews Are In \u2014 81 on Metacritic as It Launches Tomorrow","date":"July 22, 2026","format":false,"excerpt":"Splatoon Raiders review scores are live: 81 on Metacritic, 80 on OpenCritic, 71% critic recommendation. 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