{"id":4867,"date":"2026-07-04T14:20:31","date_gmt":"2026-07-04T06:20:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/splatoon-raiders-nintendo-switch-2-23-july-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-07-04T14:20:31","modified_gmt":"2026-07-04T06:20:31","slug":"splatoon-raiders-nintendo-switch-2-23-july-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/splatoon-raiders-nintendo-switch-2-23-july-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Splatoon Raiders Arrives 23 July on Nintendo Switch 2"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Splatoon has always been Nintendo&#8217;s ink-splattered multiplayer playground \u2014 but <em>Splatoon Raiders<\/em> takes the series somewhere entirely new. Launching <strong>23 July 2026<\/strong> exclusively on Nintendo Switch 2, this single-player-focused spin-off puts players at the helm of a mechanic sailing the mysterious Spirhalite Islands in search of treasure, alongside the fan-favourite trio Deep Cut.<\/p>\n<h2>What Splatoon Raiders Is \u2014 And Why It&#8217;s Different<\/h2>\n<p>This is not Splatoon 4. Raiders is a deliberate step sideways \u2014 a story-driven, single-player action shooter that draws inspiration from the beloved Salmon Run mode while building something much bigger around it. You create your own Inkling or Octoling character, take on the role of a mechanic hired by Shiver, Frye, and Big Man, and set out to plunder the Spirhalite Islands for loot. The gameplay blends ink-splattering combat against waves of Salmonid enemies with exploration, crafting at a Mechanic Shack aboard your hideout ship, and dungeon-style raids for increasingly rare treasure. Nintendo ran a dedicated <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=2mRf5VyQgGA\">Splatoon Raiders Direct<\/a> on 30 June 2026 going deep on all the systems \u2014 well worth a watch for anyone on the fence.<\/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>Exploring the Spirhalite Islands With Deep Cut<\/h2>\n<p>The setting is a string of mysterious islands packed with Salmonid foes and buried loot. One Deep Cut member joins each raid as a powerful companion bot, providing firepower and personality as you push deeper into each island. An Exploration Bot travels with you too, detecting hidden treasure caches and flagging points of interest along the way. Between missions you return to your hideout ship \u2014 your base of operations \u2014 to upgrade gear, craft gadgets, and plan the next run. Three difficulty settings (Tourist, Raider, and Survivalist) let you calibrate the challenge, and rideable Stingray mounts appear in certain battles for a burst of extra chaos.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/splatoon-raiders-inline1.jpg?w=474&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Splatoon Raiders \u2014 gameplay on the Spirhalite Islands, Nintendo Switch 2\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"><figcaption>Image courtesy of Nintendo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Character Creator and Gear Progression<\/h2>\n<p>Raiders introduces the most comprehensive character creator the Splatoon series has seen. Players choose between Inkling and Octoling, then customise their look and voice before heading out. Gear found and crafted during raids feeds directly into your loadout, giving meaningful progression between runs. The 30 June Nintendo Direct went deep on the customisation systems, showing how weapons, gadgets, and ship upgrades layer together as you advance through the islands. It&#8217;s a loop that should feel satisfying for Splatoon veterans while remaining approachable for newcomers.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/splatoon-raiders-inline2-scaled.jpg?w=474&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Splatoon Raiders \u2014 character creation and customisation\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"><figcaption>Image courtesy of Nintendo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Optional Co-op for Up to Four Players<\/h2>\n<p>Single-player is the core experience, but Splatoon Raiders supports co-op for up to four players via online or local wireless. Call in friends for a specific raid when you want extra firepower, then continue solo whenever you prefer. Difficulty scales to the number of players present, so the experience stays balanced whether you&#8217;re running it alone or in a full crew. It&#8217;s a flexible design that lets Raiders serve both solo players who prefer a focused adventure and groups who want to tackle the hardest raids together.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/splatoon-raiders-inline3-scaled.jpg?w=474&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Splatoon Raiders \u2014 action-packed combat on Nintendo Switch 2\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"><figcaption>Image courtesy of Nintendo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Release Date, Pricing and Pre-order Details<\/h2>\n<p><em>Splatoon Raiders<\/em> launches <strong>23 July 2026<\/strong> exclusively on Nintendo Switch 2. The digital price is US$49.99 and the physical edition is US$59.99 \u2014 SGD pricing via the Nintendo eShop Singapore and local retailers is to be confirmed, so keep an eye on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendo.com\/sg\/\">Nintendo Singapore<\/a> site. Singapore eShop availability should align with the Japan launch at 1 PM JST on 23 July, which works out to around noon SGT. Pre-orders are already live on the Nintendo eShop, and three new amiibo \u2014 Shiver, Frye, and Big Man in Raiders-themed designs \u2014 launch the same day as the game. For more <a href=\"\/blog\/category\/game-news\/\">game news<\/a> and Switch 2 coverage, we&#8217;ll have ongoing updates as the 23 July launch approaches.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/splatoon-raiders-inline4-scaled.jpg?w=474&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Splatoon Raiders \u2014 character creator screen and customisation options\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"><figcaption>Image courtesy of Nintendo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><!--GT-SCOUT source=\"Web (English)\" theme=\"Video games\" flags=\"SGD pricing to be confirmed\"--><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Splatoon Raiders, a solo-focused treasure-hunting adventure with optional co-op, arrives exclusively on Nintendo Switch 2 on 23 July 2026. Here&#8217;s the full rundown.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":20,"featured_media":4861,"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":[11,7],"tags":[55,86,45,200,545],"class_list":["post-4867","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-game-news","category-game-preview","tag-nintendo","tag-nintendo-direct","tag-nintendo-switch-2","tag-splatoon","tag-splatoon-raiders"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/splatoon-raiders-featured.jpg?fit=1920%2C1080&ssl=1","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p13AlF-1gv","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":3481,"url":"https:\/\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/splatoon-raiders-switch-2-singapore-july-2026\/","url_meta":{"origin":4867,"position":0},"title":"Splatoon Raiders Hits Switch 2 on 23 July \u2014 What Singapore Players Need to Know","date":"June 13, 2026","format":false,"excerpt":"The first-ever Splatoon spin-off launches exclusively on Nintendo Switch 2 on 23 July 2026. 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