Splatoon Raiders date

- Nintendo confirmed Splatoon Raiders for July 2026 as a Switch 2 exclusive and released a gameplay trailer. (notebookcheck.net) - The title shifts the franchise toward singleplayer play where you control a mechanic traveling the Spirhalite Islands. (gosugamers.net) - The launch arrives as Switch 2 momentum grows, driven partly by Pokémon Pokopia topping U.S. hardware sales in March. (technobezz.com)

Nintendo confirmed Splatoon Raiders will launch July 23, 2026 as a Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive and released a new gameplay trailer. (gematsu.com) Nintendo first revealed the spinoff on June 10, 2025, and today’s trailer — shown via the Nintendo Today app — set the firm July 23 release date. (nintendo.com) Nintendo describes Splatoon Raiders as a “single-player‑focused” action shooter in which you play a Mechanic exploring the Spirhalite Islands alongside Splatoon 3’s Deep Cut trio. (nintendo.com) The company also confirmed the game “supports the ability to join with up to three other players online or via local wireless,” and new Deep Cut amiibo will be sold at launch; pre-orders go live on My Nintendo Store and the Nintendo eShop. (gematsu.com) The date matters for Nintendo’s hardware momentum: market researcher Circana recorded that Americans spent $500 million on games hardware in March, and Bloomberg reported Switch 2 led U.S. hardware sales that month. (bloomberg.com) Bloomberg quoted Circana analyst Mat Piscatella saying Pokémon Pokopia was “the primary driver” behind Switch 2’s March surge, which helped the platform overtake the PS5 in U.S. monthly hardware sales. (bloomberg.com) Digital pricing listed at launch is $49.99 in the U.S. (physical Game Card $59.99), with U.K. digital pricing reported at £41.99 and physical at £49.99. (nintendolife.com) Trailer footage and press materials show gadget crafting, raid-style missions against Salmonid enemies, treasure salvage objectives, and a tank-like bot that Deep Cut members can use in combat. (gematsu.com) Pre-orders are available today on the My Nintendo Store and the Nintendo eShop, and Splatoon Raiders will arrive worldwide on July 23, 2026 for Nintendo Switch 2. (gematsu.com)

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