Solo
One player
Nintendo lists solo play without a party requirement.
Multiplayer answer / checked August 18, 2026
Is Splatoon Raiders
multiplayer?
Yes. Nintendo lists solo play plus 2-4 player online and local wireless play. Online features and local wireless have different requirements.
Open the co-op requirementsNintendo's player counts
Solo, online, or local wireless.
The store listing confirms the modes and player counts. It does not confirm split-screen, cross-play, cross-save, voice chat, or a specific matchmaking flow.
Online
2-4 players
Internet, a Nintendo Account, and Nintendo Switch Online are listed requirements.
Local wireless
2-4 players
Nintendo says additional games and systems are required.
Source: Nintendo Store listing.
Do not overread the listing
Multiplayer is confirmed. Every multiplayer feature is not.
Online and local wireless answer the connection question. They do not prove one-copy play, shared-screen play, cross-platform play, or cross-save. Those answers remain unconfirmed until Nintendo publishes them.
FAQ
Multiplayer questions.
How many players can play?
Nintendo lists one-player solo play and two-to-four-player online or local wireless play.
Does online play need Nintendo Switch Online?
Yes, Nintendo lists a Nintendo Switch Online membership, internet access, and a Nintendo Account for online features.
Does multiplayer mean split-screen?
No. Nintendo's public listing does not confirm split-screen.
Source standard
Use the official wording.
This fan guide separates confirmed modes from features Nintendo has not announced.
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