Splatoon Raiders Release Date & Launch Status

Release facts

Nintendo still labels the 20 GB file size as estimated on its product page. Plan extra storage for version 1.1.0, save data, and later updates.

Is Splatoon Raiders coming to the original Nintendo Switch?

No. Nintendo consistently describes it as a Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive. No Nintendo Switch, Switch OLED or Switch Lite version has been announced.

Regional release date

Nintendo's major US, UK, Japan, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Korea pages all identify July 23, 2026 as the game release date. Time zones can make digital availability appear at different local clock times, but the published calendar date is consistent.

One Ireland store listing for the Deep Cut amiibo triple pack displayed July 22 during research. That is an accessory-store discrepancy and should not be used to change the game's official July 23 date.

Launch status

Splatoon Raiders is available now. The official Nintendo pages for the US, UK, Japan, Hong Kong, Korea, Australia, and other reviewed regions list July 23, 2026 as the release date.

If a store page in your region still shows preorder language, refresh the listing or check the regional Nintendo eShop directly. Storefront text, physical stock, currency, and tax treatment can update at different times.

Launch update 1.1.0

Nintendo released version 1.1.0 on July 22, 2026. The official support page says this update is required to use the game's internet features.

The published notes say the update:

• Adjusts music played in certain scenes.
• Includes several other changes to improve the gameplay experience.
• Requires every co-op player to use the same software version.

See the update and version history guide for the current version and installation steps.

Can I play now?

Yes. The published release date has passed in the site's primary English-language reference regions. Digital availability can still depend on the Nintendo Account region, while physical stock depends on the retailer.

For online co-op, install the latest game update and make sure every player is on the same version. A Nintendo Switch Online membership is required for online features.

Download size and storage planning

The official estimated size is 20 GB. Plan for more than 20 GB of free space because system updates, a launch patch, save data and future updates can require additional capacity.

The product page supports all three physical play configurations: TV, Tabletop and Handheld. Nintendo has not published a performance comparison covering resolution or frame rate in each mode.

Supported languages

Nintendo's US product page lists:

• Japanese.
• British English and American English.
• French and Canadian French.
• German.
• Italian.
• Spanish and Latin American Spanish.
• Korean.
• Dutch.
• Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese.

Language availability can still vary by regional SKU or system/account configuration. The product page is the best source for the broad software language set.

Physical and digital editions

Nintendo has digital and physical versions in multiple regions. As of July 23, no Deluxe Edition, Collector's Edition, or paid Season Pass was listed in the reviewed primary sources.

The reviewed official pages do not clearly establish whether the physical product is a full game card or another data-delivery format. Do not infer the medium from retailer box art or customer Q&A.

Japan Nintendo Switch 2 bundle

Japan lists a Nintendo Switch 2 Japanese-language domestic system Splatoon Raiders Set at ¥64,980 tax included, releasing July 23. The bundle contains the domestic Japanese-language system and the downloadable version of the game, according to Nintendo's hardware lineup page.

This is a Japan-specific system configuration and is not evidence of an equivalent US or European hardware bundle.

New hardware and amiibo

Nintendo has also announced:

• New Shiver, Frye and Big Man Raiders amiibo.
• A Deep Cut triple pack in UK/European marketing.
• New Joy-Con 2 colors inspired by Deep Cut in regional announcements.

Accessory availability and bundle packaging vary by region. See the amiibo guide and price guide.

Official videos

Video availability can vary by region. The trailers guide links to the official Nintendo uploads used by this site.

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