Gear up for an ink‑flinging treasure hunt!
Kit yourself out with mechanical gadgets, arm yourself with a host of different weapons, and splat waves of foes in Splatoon Raiders, a single-player focused Splatoon game exclusively for Nintendo Switch 2!
Salvaging up a storm
After crash landing on the mysterious Spirhalite Islands, the Mechanic (that’s you!) must collab with a trio of swashbuckling musicians by the name of Deep Cut to get back home, solve the mystery of the islands and, most importantly, recover as much loot as possible!
Splat, loot, upgrade, repeat!
Head out to the islands in search of treasure. Each raid earns you loot, new weapons and other goodies to take back to the Hideout Ship. Use your spoils to upgrade your equipment and even the ship itself! Then, tool up and head out to take on even bigger baddies for even bigger bounties!
Showstopping sidekicks
A member of Deep Cut will accompany you on each raid in a powerful construct called the Exploration Bot to help fend off enemies and drill for goodies. When things get a bit intense, they can also help out with their unique Showstopper attacks!
Shiver
Showstopper: Shark Bite
Summon the Master Mega to charge ahead in a devastating attack.
Frye
Showstopper: Moray Storm
Unleash a wave of Moray Eels to decimate enemies in a wide area.
Big Man
Showstopper: Manta Dance
Hop aboard an invincible Big Man and tackle enemies head-on firing ink at will.
Research report: Salmonids
The Spirhalite Islands are home to dangerous creatures called Salmonids. Lesser Salmonids swarm in large numbers, while numerous species of Boss Salmonids offer distinct challenges all of their own. You might also come across even tougher Seasoned Salmonids if you dig deep enough, so be sure to keep your wits about you while hunting for loot!
Loot-filled lands
You’ll come across all sorts of environments as you explore the islands – from tropical beaches to lava-strewn mountain ranges, and even subterranean dungeons teeming with Salmonids! Was this place once home to an ancient Salmonid civilisation...?!
Weapons of scrap construction
There are 11 different weapon types at your disposal to beat back the Salmonids. The higher the level, the more powerful they are. Keep an eye out for variations of each weapon that offer unique optimisations like improved range or ink efficiency. There are over 100 to discover!
Tanks? A bunch!
Choose between Speed, Power and Tactical ink tanks depending on your preferred playstyle. Each tank has distinct gadgets that can be deployed alongside them, as well as Relic Powers that can be equipped for additional buffs and adjustments!
As you level up, you’ll earn Skill Points which can be used to upgrade your tanks for even more customisation.
Inspect yer Gadget
Build, equip and customise gadgets galore! Each one is tailored to its tank’s playstyle – slice through Salmonid armour with the Power Tank’s Splatchet, leap out of danger with the Speed Tank’s Blast Boot, or pick off approaching Salmonids with the Tactical Tank’s deployable Shot Pot.
Discover even more gadgets as you progress, and tinker with them to suit your favourite Salmonid-splatting strategy.
Squad up!
Play Splatoon Raiders solo or with up to three other players, either online or via local wireless. Gather up your squad and embark on the raids with friends.
You can also call for help from players via the internet before heading out on a hunt, or drop in on another raider to lend them a hand! You’ll earn a Help Bonus in the form of weapons, gadget parts or other materials if you’re successful, so it pays to offer some assistance from time to time!
Deep Cut's Island Misadventures
Check out what else Deep Cut and the Mechanic have been getting up to in the Spirhalite Islands with their own prequel comic, available in the Nintendo Today! app for smart devices.
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Compatible with amiibo
You can tap compatible amiibo figures (sold separately) to unlock new outfits for the Mechanic.
A new Deep Cut amiibo triple-pack will launch alongside Splatoon Raiders on July 23rd, featuring fresh looks for Shiver, Frye and Big Man. Combine the bases to display all three figures together!
