Splatoon Raiders is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 and getting a big Splatoon 3 update

Nintendo has announced a new spin-off Splatoon game coming exclusively to the Switch 2 console called Splatoon Raiders. Splatoon Raiders will see players take on the role of a mechanic. Players will go on an adventure in the mysterious Spirhalite Islands alongside the splat-tacular Deep Cut trio.

In a new trailer released today, Nintendo announced the first-ever Splatoon™ spinoff game, Splatoon Raiders, coming exclusively on the Nintendo Switch™ 2 system. In the role of a mechanic, players will go on an adventure in the mysterious Spirhalite Islands alongside the splat-tacular Deep Cut trio.

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Splatoon Raiders coming to Nintendo Switch 2

Nintendon lifted the lid on Splatoon Raiders in a surprise announcement today in a first-ever standalone spinoff from its hugely popular Splatoon series. The new title is set to launch exclusively on the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 console, promising an adventurous twist to the familiar ink-based gameplay. In the game, players take the role of a mechanic and travel to the mysterious Spirhalite Islands alongside the Deep Cut trio for an adventure.

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Departing from the typical turf wars, Splatoon Raiders places players in the role of a mechanic, journeying through the enigmatic Spirhalite Islands. Accompanied by the fan-favourite Deep Cut trio—Shiver, Frye and Big Man—players will unravel new mysteries in what appears to be a more narrative-driven experience than previous entries.

Additionally, a free update for the Splatoon 3 game is coming to Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 on June 12. The update features the Splatlands collection, consisting of new weapons from the Barazushi and Emberz brands.

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Further, with this new update Splatoon 3 players on Nintendo Switch 2 can enjoy more detailed visuals and a smoother appearance in locations like Splatsville and the Grand Festival Grounds. Today’s trailer also confirmed that Splatoon 3 players will be able to play together across both Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2.

The announcements come just a few days after the launch of the Switch 2 itself, which was released on June 5th alongside the open-world racer Mario Kart World. Yesterday Nintendo also used its app to confirm that the live-action Legend of Zelda movie had been delayed a few weeks.