Splatoon
2 storiesSplatoon turns its premise into a third-person shooter through Octo Valley campaign, Turf War mode and Splat Zones mode, so the main loop depends on more than direct aggression. The story follows Inkling player characters, with Cap'n Cuttlefish providing support and DJ Octavio forming the main opposition.
The wider structure draws on Tower Control mode, Rainmaker mode and local Battle Dojo, giving later missions or stages a different mixture of pressure and freedom. Work filed under Splatoon should prioritise mode design, network performance and player strategy, especially the link between Octo Valley campaign and progression.
The wider structure draws on Tower Control mode, Rainmaker mode and local Battle Dojo, giving later missions or stages a different mixture of pressure and freedom. Work filed under Splatoon should prioritise mode design, network performance and player strategy, especially the link between Octo Valley campaign and progression.
Nintendo Explains Splatoon 4 Absence as Splatoon Raiders Launches
Nintendo has released Splatoon Raiders as a Switch 2 exclusive, but the mainline Splatoon 4 remains unannounced. Developers have clarified why the series is taking a different direction for now and what this means for future competitive entries
Splatoon Raiders release date set for 23 July on Nintendo Switch 2
Nintendo has officially confirmed Splatoon Raiders will launch exclusively for Nintendo Switch 2 on 23 July 2026, with pre-orders now open and select UK retailers offering exclusive bonus items