Nintendo Just Announced Splatoon Raiders for Switch 2 With a Trailer Exclusive to the Nintendo Today App

Nintendo has announced Splatoon Raiders, a brand-new Splatoon spin-off exclusive to the Switch 2. The surprise reveal was made with a trailer that was released first on the Nintendo Today! app.

Hey, everyone—you might have seen this in the Nintendo Today! app, but we thought you might want to hear it straight from the squid's beak: SRL has prepared a little trailer for you. Take a look! pic.twitter.com/sOEaHor5yX— Splatoon North America (@SplatoonNA) June 10, 2025

Splatoon Raiders is the first ever Splatoon spin-off game. Nintendo failed to announce a release window, but said to keep an eye out for more information in the future.

Splatoon Raiders revolves around a mechanic adventuring with the Deep Cut trio to the mysterious Spirhalite Islands. This new protagonist for Splatoon Raiders is described as an "expert mechanic with a mysterious background."

The new protagonist for #SplatoonRaiders is an expert mechanic with a mysterious background. That ink tank and walking robot look rather intriguing, wouldn't you say? pic.twitter.com/XeP9t75JAW— Splatoon North America (@SplatoonNA) June 10, 2025

We've identified a variety of interesting findings, including a floating ship-like structure that serves as the mechanic's base and an island with a unique atmosphere. We'll keep investigating! #SplatoonRaiders pic.twitter.com/huFy5BlF4Z— Splatoon North America (@SplatoonNA) June 10, 2025

Meanwhile, a significant free update for Splatoon 3 is also coming, due out on June 12. Splatoon 3 ver 10.0.0 includes 30 new weapon kits (the Splatlands Collection), the return of the Urchin Underpass stage from the original Splatoon game, and performance and visual improvements for Switch 2. Nintendo said Switch 2 players will notice more detailed visuals, and the game will appear smoother in certain locations. Switch 1 and Switch 2 players will still be able to play together.

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