A new take on Splatoon shifts the focus beyond multiplayer
Do you remember that one game Nintendo announced a while ago and then seemingly forgot about? Apparently, Nintendo remembered, because after months of silence, we finally have new details on Splatoon Raiders, including its release date and price.
More importantly, we now have new gameplay footage and screenshots to look at.
Release Date, Price and Platforms
Splatoon Raiders launches globally on July 23, 2026 as a Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive. It will cost $49.99 digitally and $59.99 physically. UK pricing has not been fully confirmed, though Nintendo has already set a £41.99 digital price point.
Alongside the release details, Nintendo also revealed three new amiibo figures launching on the same day, one for each member of Deep Cut.
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A Different Kind of Splatoon
In the game, you’ll explore the Spirhalite Islands alongside the Deep Cut trio from Splatoon 3, ink-splatting creatures while searching for treasure. This time around, you take on the role of a mechanic, giving you the ability to create your own weapons and tools to deal with threats across the island.
This is not your typical Splatoon experience, and it will be interesting to see Nintendo step away from the series’ usual multiplayer focus. That said, it is not going fully single player either, as you can team up with up to three other players both online and locally.
Pre-orders for Splatoon Raiders and the amiibo are expected to go live later today.
About the Author
Scott (Scotty) Greenhalgh is the founder and owner of Input Lag, an independent Nintendo-focused publication. Scotty brings a player-first perspective informed by years of hands-on experience with Nintendo games to his reviews, rankings, and editorial coverage. His writing focuses on how games feel to play, their long-term value, and the impact Nintendo’s creative and business decisions have on players.
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