Some information about the upcomingSplatoon Raidersspin-off has potentially been leaked, including a potential release window of 2025, along with a focus on story and exploration compared to the mainline series. The rumored information aboutSplatoon Raiderscomes just days before a supposed Nintendo Direct broadcast, which is rumored to go live by the end of July.
On June 10, Nintendo surprisedSplatoonfans byrevealingSplatoon Raiderson the Nintendo Today app.Splatoon Raidersis a Switch 2 exclusive spin-off that will take place in the mysterious Spirhalite Islands. The player character, known simply as The Mechanic, will travel with the Deep Cut trio to investigate the islands and uncover treasures. True to their title, the Mechanic player character will use various machines and ink-fueled weapons during their island expedition. The reveal ofSplatoon Raiderswas paired with information aboutSplatoon 3’s version 10.0.0 update, which introduced the Splatlands weapons collection for players to unlock.
WhileSplatoon Raiderswill support HDR and 4K displayon the Switch 2, some additional rumored details about the upcoming spin-off have made the rounds on social media. According to Nintendo Patents Watch on Bluesky (andcorroborated by GoNintendo), an unnamed Malaysian retailer stated thatSplatoon Raiderscould launch sometime in 2025. Additionally,Splatoon Raiders will be a single-player adventure with an emphasis on exploration and storytelling, and will include a “new quest system” for theSplatoonfranchise. The Mechanic player character will also use mechanical modifications to explore the Spirhalite Islands, though it remains unclear how this will be woven into gameplay. Given that Nintendo has not revealed any additional information aboutSplatoon Raiderssince June 10, any rumors about the spin-off must be taken with a fine grain of salt.
Splatoon Raiders Rumored to Launch in 2025, According to Retailer Leaks
The news comes ahead of a rumored Nintendo Direct, that could air in late July. Although Nintendo has not confirmed any information about a possible Direct, an upcomingmaintenance window for the Nintendo eShop has lent credence to the ideathat one will be broadcast by July 31. As of this writing, games likeMetroid Prime 4: Beyond,Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment, and projects from third-party developers are still awaiting their release date announcements for Nintendo platforms.
Though concrete details aboutSplatoon Raidersremain sparse, the firstspin-off of theSplatoonfranchise looks to tide players overuntil the highly anticipatedSplatoon 4is revealed. It remains to be seen when Nintendo will show its hand.
Splatoon Raiders
In the role of a mechanic, players will go on an adventure in the mysterious Spirhalite Islands alongside the splat-tacular Deep Cut trio.
