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Nintendo Unveils Splatoon Raiders for Switch 2 and Major Splatoon 3 Update

A free June 12 update delivers 30 remixed weapons, the classic Urchin Underpass map, smoother visuals on Switch 2

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Overview

  • Splatoon Raiders marks the first spinoff in the franchise and is built exclusively for Nintendo’s upcoming Switch 2, with no release date confirmed yet.
  • Players will assume the role of a mechanic exploring the mysterious Spirhalite Islands alongside Deep Cut members Frye, Shiver and Big Man.
  • A teaser trailer depicts the Deep Cut gang’s helicopter crash-landing on a remote island, hinting at survival-style mechanics such as base building and resource gathering.
  • Splatoon 3’s version 10.0 update rolls out June 12 and adds 30 remixed weapons from the Splatlands collection along with the fan-favorite Urchin Underpass stage.
  • The free update enhances Splatoon 3 with more detailed visuals and smoother performance on Switch 2 while supporting cross-play between original and next-generation consoles.