First Spin-off in the Series, 'Splatoon Raiders' Launches July 23

'Splatoon Raiders', a title for the Nintendo Switch 2, will be released on July 23, 2026.

Splatoon Raiders is the first spin-off in the Splatoon series. Since the project was first announced in June 2025, no information regarding the game had been revealed. However, on the 21st, the release date was announced as a surprise, alongside news of three new amiibo figures.

The game is set on Spiralite Island, a mysterious, uncharted territory. Players take on the role of a new protagonist, a mechanic for Deep Cut. The protagonist's appearance can be fully customized, from hairstyle to eye color.

Splatoon Raiders is a single-player-focused game. Gameplay involves equipping mechanical devices and ink-spraying weapons to defeat swarms of aggressive sea creatures known as Salmonids and collect treasure.

Players can use the treasure they collect to upgrade their gear at their hideout and unlock new regions to explore.

Amiibo figures of Deep Cut members Shiver, Frye, and Big Man will also be released alongside the game on July 23.

More detailed information regarding Splatoon Raiders' gameplay can be found in the released video. The game will also be available in a Korean-language version.

This article was originally written in Korean and translated with the help of NC AI. It was then edited by a native English-speaking editor. All AI-assisted translations are reviewed and refined by our newsroom. [Read Original]