Solo
Source-led guide / checked July 30, 2026
Splatoon
Raiders
A practical first stop for the Nintendo Switch 2 spin-off: what is confirmed, what you need to play, and where Nintendo has not supplied an answer yet.
01 / What it is
A Splatoon expedition with a tank at its center.
Nintendo introduces you as The Mechanic, heading through the Spirhalite Islands with Deep Cut. The published setup is simple: raid islands, recover loot, and use that loot to customize a tank and its gadgets. This is a guide to the official description, not a substitute for a hands-on build guide.
- Platform
- Nintendo Switch 2 Exclusive
- Released
- July 23, 2026 US digital listing
- Play
- Solo / 2-4 Online or local wireless
- US price
- $49.99 Check live store terms
02 / Before you play
Choose solo, online, or local wireless with the right expectation.
Nintendo confirms the supported player counts and requirements. It does not make every multiplayer question public, so this guide separates confirmed facts from unknowns.
Online co-op
2-4 players
Internet access, a Nintendo Account, and Nintendo Switch Online are required for online features.Local wireless
2-4 players
Additional games and systems are required. Local wireless is not, by itself, confirmation of split-screen.Not confirmed
No guesses
Nintendo's listing does not confirm split-screen, cross-play, or cross-save. Check its live page for changes.Source: Nintendo Store listing (checked July 30, 2026).
03 / The loop
Raid, salvage, then change your approach.
Nintendo's public description connects the island raids to a customizable tank. That is the useful decision point for a new player: Speed starts from mobility gadgets, Power from brute force, and Tactical from battlefield control. The categories are official framing, not a ranked list or a promise that one is best.
04 / Official footage
See Nintendo's launch trailer.
Embedded from Nintendo's official YouTube channel. Watch on YouTube ↗. This guide does not host or distribute game files.
05 / Guide library
Pick one question. Get the sourced answer.
Every guide states where its answer comes from and names the limits of the public information.
01
Getting started
Platform, price, first decisions, and official facts.
→02Co-op
Online and local wireless requirements.
→03Tanks
Speed, Power, and Tactical categories.
→04Difficulty
Tourist, Raider, Survivalist, and loot.
→05Characters
The Mechanic and Deep Cut's confirmed role.
→06Amiibo
What compatible Splatoon-series figures unlock.
→06 / Latest verified signal
Launch trailer, overview, and press coverage.
Nintendo posted the overview trailer on July 21 and the launch trailer on July 23. IGN's Logan Plant published a review on July 21, rating the game 9/10. That score is IGN's opinion, not an official game fact.
07 / FAQ
What players ask before buying.
Answers reflect Nintendo's US listing as checked on July 30, 2026. Prices and service terms can change.
What platform is Splatoon Raiders on?
Nintendo lists Splatoon Raiders as a Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive.
When did Splatoon Raiders release?
Nintendo lists a July 23, 2026 digital release date in the United States.
How much is Splatoon Raiders?
The Nintendo US store listed the digital game at $49.99 when this guide was checked.
Can I play alone?
Yes. Nintendo lists solo play alongside two-to-four-player online and local wireless options.
What does online co-op require?
Nintendo requires internet access, a Nintendo Account, and Nintendo Switch Online membership for online features.
Does local wireless mean one console and one copy?
No. Nintendo says local wireless multiplayer requires additional games and systems. It does not confirm split-screen in the product listing.
Does difficulty affect loot?
Nintendo says difficulty affects combat, not the loot you can get, and can be changed at any time.
Does the game support cross-play, cross-save, or split-screen?
None of those features are confirmed in Nintendo's public product listing checked for this guide. They should not be assumed.
What do Splatoon-series amiibo unlock?
Nintendo says compatible Splatoon-series amiibo unlock special outfits. Consult Nintendo for its current compatibility information.
08 / Source log
Facts first. Opinion clearly marked.
Nintendo is the source of record for game features and purchase terms. Press coverage is labeled as press coverage.
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Nintendo Store: Splatoon RaidersPlatform, price, release date, co-op requirements, difficulty, tanks, and amiibo.
↗02Nintendo: Launch TrailerOfficial launch video, published July 23, 2026.
↗03Nintendo: Overview TrailerOfficial overview video, published July 21, 2026.
↗04IGN: Splatoon Raiders ReviewLogan Plant's attributed review, published July 21, 2026. Opinion, not an official source.
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