Nintendo unveils Splatoon Raiders single-player adventure for Switch

Nintendo announced Splatoon Raiders, a new single-player focused third‑person shooter RPG for the Nintendo Switch, scheduled for release on July 23, 2026 at a retail price of $49.99. The game follows a mechanic who crash‑lands on the fictional Spirhalite Islands and must help the idol group Deep Cut find treasure and a way home. Players explore large island environments, collect resources, upgrade equipment and battle enemies in a loop described as "splat, loot, upgrade, repeat."

Reviewers highlighted the game’s accessible controls, extensive character customization and its expansion of existing Splatoon lore, noting that the solo campaign offers a fresh experience compared with previous multiplayer‑centric entries in the series.