Nintendo announced it will be releasing Splatoon Raiders on July 23, 2026, for Nintendo Switch 2. It’s the first spin-off in the Splatoon series, and it features the Deep Cut Trio – Frye, Shiver, and Big Man.
Can I Play Splatoon Raiders on Switch 1?
Splatoon Raiders is announced as a Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive. It is not expected to release on the Nintendo Switch 1. If players want to play the game, they will have to own a Switch 2 when the time comes.
Splatoon Raiders is $50 digitally, and physically it’s $60. For the physical edition, Walmart has the game for $10 off.
Nintendo hasn’t released any other information about the new Splatoon game yet. Its store listing also indicates that it will only be a Switch 2 release.
This is what the official store listing reads via the eShop:
That’s right—Splatoon Raiders is an new game launching exclusively for the Nintendo Switch 2 system on July 23. In this Splatoon game, you’ll work alongside the swashbuckling musical trio Deep Cut to raid islands for salvage, hunt treasure, and lay the splat down on waves of enemies called Salmonids.
Want to get ready to make a splash when Splatoon Raiders launches on July 23? You can pre-order the game now!
