Splatoon Raiders, the first standalone spin-off in the Splatoon series, launches July 23, 2026 on Nintendo Switch 2 as a single-player action-adventure with treasure-hunting mechanics and four-player co-op, supported by a manga adaptation and themed peripherals.
Splatoon Raiders is the first standalone spin-off in the Splatoon series, shifting from competitive multiplayer to a single-player action-adventure. The game follows a new protagonist, a customizable mechanic, who teams with the Surimi Alliance to hunt treasures on the Uzushio Islands. Combat uses ink-shooting and traversal mechanics with over 100 weapon variations, three tank types, gadgets, and base upgrades. The game supports one to four players locally or online.
Nintendo revealed the full scope of the game in a dedicated Direct on June 30, 2026, less than a month before launch. The Direct confirmed the action-adventure flow, including combat, exploration, and four-player co-op. A preview by Anime News Network described the game as a third-person platforming shooter with exploration and treasure-hunting mechanics. The game is priced at 7,480 yen for the physical version and 6,480 yen for the download version.
Cross-media promotion includes a 4-panel manga titled 'Surimi Alliance Chakapoco Distress Log' serialized daily on the Nintendo Today! app from June 23 to July 22, and a full manga adaptation by Sankichi Hinodeya, the artist of the Splatoon manga, starting July 15 in Coro Coro Comics. HORI announced a line of themed peripherals for Switch 2, including a wireless controller, headsets, a USB hub stand, and storage bags, most launching July 23. Three new amiibo of the Deep Cut band members Frye, Shiver, and Big Man also launch alongside the game.
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Jul 4
Nintendo's Splatoon Raiders, the first standalone spin-off in the series, launches July 23, 2026 on Nintendo Switch 2. A June 30 Direct showcased the action-adventure flow on the Uzushio Islands, including combat with weapons and gadgets, base upgrades, and four-player co-op. The game follows a new protagonist, Mechanic, teaming with the Surimi Alliance to hunt treasures. With less than three weeks to release, the full scope of the adventure is now visible.
Jun 30
Nintendo streamed a Direct video for Splatoon Raiders, a single-player spinoff for Nintendo Switch 2 launching July 23. The preview showed treasure hunting gameplay, enemies including Salmonids, over 100 weapon variations, three tank types, facilities, outfits, stages, and four-player multiplayer. A manga adaptation begins July 15.
Jun 29
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.
Jun 27
Anime News Network went hands-on with a preview of Splatoon Raiders, a single-player-focused third-person platforming shooter from Nintendo. The game casts players as a customizable mechanic exploring the Spirhalite Islands for materials while fighting Samonid enemies. The preview showed a variety of weapons and gadgets, with the core ink-shooting and traversal mechanics intact.
Jun 23
Nintendo has begun serializing a 4-panel manga titled 'Surimi Alliance Chakapoco Distress Log' for the upcoming Switch 2 game 'Splatoon Raiders' on the official Nintendo Today! app. The manga will be updated daily for one month from June 23 to July 22, depicting the survival life of the Surimi Alliance and the Mechanic after crash-landing on the Uzushio Islands.
Jun 15
The July issue of Shogakukan's Coro Coro Comics magazine announced that Splatoon Raiders, a new single-player spinoff game in the Splatoon series, will receive a manga in the magazine's next issue on July 15. Sankichi Hinodeya, the writer and artist of the Splatoon and Splatoon 3: Splatlands manga, will also work on this manga. The game launches for the Switch 2 on July 23.
Jun 10
Nintendo showed a new trailer for Splatoon Raiders during a Nintendo Direct livestream, detailing the single-player spinoff's mechanics. The game launches July 23 on Nintendo Switch 2, alongside three new amiibo of the Deep Cut band members Frye, Shiver, and Big Man.
Jun 3
HORI announced a line of Splatoon Raiders-themed peripherals for Nintendo Switch 2 on June 3, including a wireless controller, headsets, a USB hub stand, and storage bags. The Wireless Horipad TURBO features TMR sticks and clear materials with ink and squid designs. Most items launch July 23, with the in-ear headset arriving summer 2026.