Nintendo Announces Splatoon Raiders Spinoff Title for Switch 2 Alongside Splatoon 3 Update

Nintendo Switch 2 is getting a brand new Splatoon recreation. Nintendo introduced Splatoon Raiders, the first-ever collection spinoff title, on Tuesday. Initially teased on the Nintendo Today! app, the sport was revealed with a trailer, alongside an enormous replace for Splatoon 3 that will probably be launched this week. Splatoon Raiders will probably be set within the “mysterious” Spirhalite Islands, with gamers taking up the function of a mechanic. The recreation will launch as a Nintendo Switch 2 unique.

Splatoon Raiders Revealed

The trailer confirmed off some Splatoon Raiders gameplay, however didn’t share any particulars on the discharge date. (*2*) Nintendo mentioned in a weblog submit. The firm mentioned it could share extra info on the sport sooner or later.

Splatoon 3 Free Update

Splatoon 3, in the meantime, is getting a free replace on June 12 on each Nintendo Switch and Switch 2. The model 10.0.0 replace will deliver enhanced visuals and smoother efficiency in sure areas like Splatsville and the Grand Festival Grounds on Switch 2. Nintendo additionally confirmed that Splatoon 3 will help crossplay between Switch and Switch 2.

Alongside enhancements for the sport on Nintendo Switch 2, the Version 10.0.0 replace will add the Splatlands assortment, that includes 30 new weapon kits from the Barazushi and Emberz manufacturers. The weapons have new seems with completely different sub and particular weapons. Splatoon 3 may also get the Urchin Underpass stage, a returning stage from the unique Splatoon on Wii U.

The replace may also elevate all weapon freshness caps and add new in-game badges for gamers. It may also deliver a brand new weapon stat and a matchmaking system primarily based on it to match gamers of comparable energy.

Nintendo Switch 2 debuted with just one main first-party launch title — Mario Kart World. A 3D Donkey Kong recreation, Donkey Kong Bananza, will launch solely on the Switch 2 subsequent month.