Nintendo releases Splatoon Raiders for Switch 2

Nintendo has released Splatoon Raiders, a new title for the Nintendo Switch 2 that shifts the franchise focus from competitive multiplayer to a single-player looter shooter experience. Players take on the role of the “Mechanic,” working alongside the music group Deep Cut to explore the Spiralite Islands and uncover secrets while battling hordes of Salmonids.

The gameplay revolves around missions where players loot resources, upgrade weapons, and navigate various environments, including linear treasure hunts and open areas for resource gathering. While the series is traditionally known for its high-level competitive multiplayer, this entry emphasizes player-versus-environment (PvE) mechanics and character progression.

Reviews note that while the narrative is light, the game successfully expands the Splatoon universe. Some critics observed that the repetitive nature of the mission structure may feel similar to certain single-player campaigns in other shooters, but the core movement and ink-based combat mechanics remain a central draw.