Talking Point: So, What Are Your First Impressions Of Splatoon Raiders?

Nintendo has released a new Splatoon Raiders trailer and confirmed a July 23, 2026 launch on Switch 2.

The footage shows action gameplay, Deep Cut, and crafting elements for the first time.

Splatoon Raiders appears to push the series toward a stronger single-player focus while still keeping multiplayer and co-op.

Early reactions are mixed, with curiosity about the Salmon Run-like direction and skepticism over its sparse visual style.