Nintendo dropped the Splatoon Raiders release date on the Nintendo Today mobile app, revealing a release date of July 23 for the Switch 2 exclusive spin-off. And though it appears to be a single-player-only game, that isn’t the case.
Footage shows the game’s protagonist, the Mechanic, a customized Inkling or Octoling stranded on the Spirhalite Islands with Splatoon 3’s Deep Cut. The trailer also shows off gameplay similar to the PvE Salmon Run from previous titles, along with gear crafting and upgrading mechanics.
The trailer calls it a “single-player-focused” spin-off, but an official press release clarifies that Splatoon Raiders “supports the ability to join with up to three other players online or via local wireless,” which hammers home the idea that this is an expanded take on Salmon Run. The official Splatoon X account also confirmed that difficulty “evens out” depending on how many players are involved.
It’s exciting to see that Splatoon Raiders will have more than just a single-player experience! Looking forward to seeing how this game evolves and what new features it will bring. Great news for fans!