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Splatoon Raiders Direct 2026.6.30 Airs June 30 at 23:00

This is the first dedicated Direct for a Splatoon spin-off, and its timing less than a month before release suggests Nintendo is making a final, focused push to sell players on a new genre direction for the franchise.

Key Facts

  • Nintendo announced on June 29 that the Splatoon Raiders Direct 2026.6.30 will air on June 30 at 23:00 JST.
  • The broadcast will run approximately 15 minutes and focus on Splatoon Raiders, the first spin-off in the Splatoon series.
  • Splatoon Raiders is set on the Uzushio Islands and follows a mechanic protagonist who joins the Soremi Alliance in a treasure-hunting adventure.
  • The game is an action shooter with RPG-like leveling and weapon customization, supporting one to four players locally or online.
  • Splatoon Raiders launches on July 23, 2026, for Nintendo Switch 2, priced at 7,480 yen for the physical version and 6,480 yen for the download version.

Reporting from 6 sources: 4Gamer.net, ASCII.jp, Automaton, Denfaminicogamer, and 2 more.

Splatoon Raiders Direct 2026.6.30 Airs June 30 at 23:00

Nintendo announced on June 29 that a dedicated Direct for Splatoon Raiders, the first spin-off in the Splatoon series, will air on June 30 at 23:00 JST. The broadcast will run approximately 15 minutes and deliver detailed information on the Nintendo Switch 2 title. Splatoon Raiders is set on the mysterious Uzushio Islands and follows a new protagonist, a mechanic, who joins the Soremi Alliance in a treasure-hunting adventure. The game is an action shooter with RPG-like leveling and weapon customization, supporting one to four players locally or online. It is scheduled for release on July 23, 2026, priced at 7,480 yen for the physical version and 6,480 yen for the download version. The Direct comes less than a month before launch, suggesting a final marketing push before release.

Nintendo confirmed the broadcast on June 29 via its official X account. The program is titled Splatoon Raiders Direct 2026.6.30 and will be streamed on June 30 at 23:00 JST. The company stated the broadcast will last about 15 minutes and focus on the Nintendo Switch 2 software Splatoon Raiders. The game is the first spin-off in the Splatoon series, shifting from the standard multiplayer shooter formula to an action shooter with exploration and RPG elements. Players take on the role of a mechanic protagonist exploring the Uzushio Islands alongside the three members of the Soremi Alliance. The game includes leveling up and customizing weapons and gadgets. It supports one to four players via local or online multiplayer. The physical version costs 7,480 yen, and the download version costs 6,480 yen. The release date is July 23, 2026. The Direct is scheduled less than a month before that date, making it likely the final major information drop before launch.

Synthesized by Yomimono from the 6 cited sources below, including Japanese-language reporting where cited, then editorially reviewed before publishing.

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