Gadgets & Tanks
Compare Speed, Power, and Tactical roles, then follow the upgrade loop without wasting early materials.
Browse 58 verified weapons→Out Now · Unofficial English Guide
Raid smarter from day one.
A practical Splatoon Raiders field guide for your first raid and everything after it—builds, co-op, gadgets, enemies, upgrades, buying info, and official updates.
1.1.0 current update Jul 23 release date Official sources linked
Status Out now
Platform Switch 2
Co-Op 2–4 players
US Digital $49.99
Launch Desk
Ready before you deploy
Four things worth checking before your first online raid.
01 · Start
First-raid route
Pick a difficulty, choose your first Tank, understand what loot you keep, and avoid early upgrade traps.
Open beginner guide→ 02 · UpdateInstall version 1.1.0
Nintendo released the first software update on July 22. It is required for the game’s internet features.
Check update notes→ 03 · SquadKnow the co-op rules
Online and local wireless support 2–4 players; same-system split-screen is not supported.
Read co-op guide→ 04 · DownloadKeep 20 GB available
The official listing estimates a 20 GB download. Leave extra room for updates and save data.
Plan the download→Choose Your Route
What do you need right now?
Skip the old announcement trail. Jump directly to the guide that helps with your next decision in the game.
Official Overview
See how the raid loop works
Nintendo’s dedicated Direct remains the fastest official overview of island raids, Deep Cut, gadgets, Tanks, Salmonids, co-op, and amiibo.
Know Your Kit
Three systems shape every raid
Learn how your Tank, enemy priorities, and Deep Cut partner work together before you spend materials or call in a squad.
Salmonids
Read the enemy categories, Boss drops, Mega Power Eggs, and Showstopper fundamentals.
Study enemies→
Deep Cut
Meet Shiver, Frye, Big Man, the Mechanic, and the Bot Buddy that joins you in raids.
Meet the crew→Field Manual
Every guide, organized
Browse the complete launch library by goal—from first-hour help to build planning, buying, and official media.
First steps
Get oriented, set difficulty, and understand the core raid loop.
Build lab
Plan your Tank, Gadgets, weapons, upgrades, and Hideout Ship routine.
Squad & world
Prepare for co-op, Salmonids, Relics, Deep Cut, and Bot Buddy.
Buy & support
Check the latest version, download, price, platform, amiibo, and launch archive.
FAQ
Launch-day answers
Is Splatoon Raiders out now?
Yes. Splatoon Raiders released on July 23, 2026 for Nintendo Switch 2.
Do I need the launch update?
Nintendo says the latest update is required to use internet features. Version 1.1.0 was released on July 22, 2026.
Is Splatoon Raiders multiplayer?
Yes. It supports 2-4 player local wireless and 2-4 player online play while remaining single-player-focused.
Is this an official Nintendo website?
No. This is an unofficial fan guide that links to official Nintendo sources for verification.
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Official Sources Used
Launch facts are checked against Nintendo product pages, support articles, Direct archives, official Splatoon news, regional listings, and official videos.