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
Nintendo has announced that Splatoon Raiders will launch exclusively for Nintendo Switch 2 on 23 July 2026. This marks the franchise's first full single-player entry, with the release date now locked in and pre-orders available through major retailers. The game will not be available on the original Switch, making it a key title for the new hardware's line-up this summer.
Pre-order bonuses and pricing
Players in the UK can secure Splatoon Raiders ahead of launch for £49.99, with some retailers offering additional incentives. Pre-ordering from outlets such as Very or TheGameCollection includes an official Splatoon Raiders lanyard, while the Nintendo UK online store is offering a 35 x 55cm towel featuring Inkling and Octoling artwork. These physical bonuses are currently limited to UK retailers, with no equivalent offers confirmed for the US market. In North America, the standard edition is priced at $59.99, and while bonus items are not available, the new Deep Cut amiibo set can be purchased separately from $24.99 via Nintendo.
Demo availability and storage requirements
A playable demo for Splatoon Raiders was made available at select Walmart and Best Buy locations in the US from 7 July 2026, with Canadian EB Games stores following on 23 July. The demo is not currently available for download, and Nintendo has published a list of participating stores on its official website. For those planning to buy digitally, the game requires at least 13.1GB of free storage on the Switch 2, either on internal memory or a microSD Express card. The physical edition includes the full game on cartridge.
Platform exclusivity and technical details
Splatoon Raiders is confirmed as a Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive, with no indication of a release on other platforms or backwards compatibility with the original Switch. Nintendo has not yet detailed performance targets, graphics modes, or specific technical enhancements for the new hardware. Further information on supported features, such as haptic feedback or adaptive triggers, has not been provided. Players interested in optimising their experience can consult NGB's guides to Switch 2 accessories, including recommended controllers and headsets.
Platform exclusivity means Splatoon Raiders will only be playable on Nintendo Switch 2 hardware, not on earlier Switch models. This approach allows developers to target the improved performance and storage capabilities of the new console, but also means players will need to upgrade to access the latest entry in the series. As with other major releases, technical details such as frame rate, resolution, and enhanced features are likely to be clarified closer to launch or following independent testing.
