Splatoon Raiders hits Switch 2 on July 23: price, co‑op, and what’s new

Nintendo shadow-drops Splatoon Raiders release date, price, and co-op details

Nintendo has broken its silence on Splatoon Raiders, confirming a July 23, 2026 launch exclusively on Nintendo Switch 2, with a fresh gameplay trailer posted via the Nintendo Today mobile app. The single‑player‑focused spin‑off also supports co‑op, and launches alongside new Deep Cut amiibo. (nintendoworldreport.com )

Release date, platform, and pricing

• Release date: July 23, 2026. (shacknews.com )
• Platform: Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive. (shacknews.com )
• Price: $49.99 digital in the U.S.; £41.99 in the U.K.; €49.99 digital in Europe. A boxed edition is listed at $59.99/€59.99. (nintendolife.com )

What Splatoon Raiders is (and isn’t)

Raiders is the franchise’s first full spin‑off, built around a narrative, single‑player adventure that swaps competitive turf wars for exploration, base‑building, and gadget‑crafting against Salmonid threats. Nintendo first announced the project on June 10, 2025, and has reiterated its single‑player emphasis in this week’s update. (nintendo.com )

Co‑op without PvP

While there’s no competitive multiplayer, Nintendo has confirmed co‑operative play. Up to four players can team up for raids via local (multiple consoles) or online sessions, complementing the game’s solo campaign loop. (as.com )

Deep Cut returns — and new amiibo arrive day‑and‑date

Shiver, Frye, and Big Man feature in Raiders’ story beats, and Nintendo will release three new amiibo figures for the trio on July 23, with preorders opening on the My Nintendo Store. (gematsu.com )

A trailer drop that fits Nintendo’s new playbook

In a notable marketing move, Nintendo revealed the date and fresh gameplay in the Nintendo Today app rather than a traditional Direct, echoing the game’s initial 2025 announcement on the same platform. (nintendoworldreport.com )

Ratings hint paved the way

A newly surfaced PEGI 7 classification on the EU eShop last week signaled that news was imminent — a hint that proved accurate with this week’s trailer and date confirmation. (gamesradar.com )

The gameplay loop, at a glance

• Progress through mission‑based excursions to gather materials and treasures.
• Expand and customize a home base to unlock weapons and tools.
• Face escalating Salmonid threats across tropical island zones. These pillars were highlighted in the new footage and accompanying press coverage. (shacknews.com )

Key timeline

• June 10, 2025 — Splatoon Raiders announced via Nintendo Today. (nintendo.com )
• February 17, 2026 — U.S. trademark activity update fuels speculation. (gamesradar.com )
• April 21, 2026 — Trailer confirms July 23 release date and price. (nintendoworldreport.com )
• July 23, 2026 — Game and Deep Cut amiibo scheduled to launch. (gematsu.com )

Why it matters

For a series synonymous with PvP, Splatoon Raiders signals Nintendo’s willingness to broaden Splatoon’s audience with a lower price point, a story‑driven structure, and optional co‑op — all timed for mid‑summer on its newest hardware. It also gives Switch 2 a distinctive first‑party title in the second half of 2026 while the mainline competitive series presumably regroups for its next numbered entry. (lordsofgaming.net )

What to watch next

• Preorder details for the Deep Cut amiibo and any in‑game bonuses they unlock. (gematsu.com )
• Clarification on co‑op matchmaking and progression sharing.
• Additional trailers or a possible Direct segment as launch nears.

We’ll update this story as Nintendo shares more specifics on mission structure, amiibo functions, and co‑op systems ahead of the July 23 launch. (nintendoworldreport.com )