Nintendo is steering its ink-soaked saga in a bold new direction with Splatoon Raiders, the first spin-off of Splatoon, slated for July 23, 2026 exclusively on Nintendo Switch 2. In this solo-focused action-adventure, players will set sail for the Spirhalite archipelago alongside the Tridenfer, the trio first spotted in Splatoon 3, to lead expeditions, battle Salmonoids and snatch up treasure.
"Set out to explore the mysterious Spirhalite archipelago as a mechanic alongside the Tridenfer in Splatoon Raiders, Splatoon's very first spin-off, which will be arriving exclusively on Nintendo Switch 2."
On the gameplay side, Splatoon Raiders invites you to play as a mechanic strapped into an expedition to the mysterious archipelago of Spirhalite. There you’ll meet the Tridenfer — Pasquale, Angie and Raimi — introduced in Splatoon 3, plus an as‑yet unseen protagonist. This time, Nintendo clarifies its offering a little more: a shooter-action game conceived mainly for solo play, accessible to both veterans of the franchise and newcomers. Players will be able to customize their look and gear, explore different islands, hunt for treasure, and wield an ink-projection arsenal along with mechanical gadgets to face numerous Salmonids, lead raids, and loot. One member of the Tridenfer could even join the adventure as a support bot, hinting at a more tactical dimension to expeditions.
Nintendo is expanding the game with a multiplayer option, letting you team up with up to three others online or via local wireless, broadening its appeal beyond solo play. Also note that on launch day, July 23, new Amiibo figures featuring Angie, Pasquale, and Raimi in their in‑game outfits will be released, and pre-orders are already open on the Nintendo eShop.
Official comics will publish daily on the Nintendo Today! app starting June 23 to recount the events leading up to the game. A Splatoon Raiders–themed festival will also run in Splatoon 3 from July 11 at 2:00 to July 13 at 2:00. New Joy-Con 2 controllers, colored to match the Tridenfer, will arrive alongside the game, which is already available for pre-order, while a Splatoon Raiders Direct is slated for June 30.
The first spin-off seems keen to expand the Splatoon universe without replacing the competitive formula that made it a hit. Between exploration, treasure hunting and solo progression, Splatoon Raiders will have to show just how far Nintendo can push its license beyond its usual turf.
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