{"id":922133,"date":"2026-07-24T06:14:09","date_gmt":"2026-07-24T11:14:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/24\/splatoon-raiders-direct-gets-new-details-and-footage\/"},"modified":"2026-07-24T06:14:09","modified_gmt":"2026-07-24T11:14:09","slug":"splatoon-raiders-direct-gets-new-details-and-footage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/24\/splatoon-raiders-direct-gets-new-details-and-footage\/","title":{"rendered":"Splatoon Raiders Direct Gets New Details and Footage"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"innerContent\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.vgchartz.com\/articles_media\/images\/splatoon-raiders-direct-gets-new-details-and-footage-901274_expanded.jpg\" alt=\"Splatoon Raiders Direct Gets New Details and Footage\" width=\"641\">\n                <\/p>\n<div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/n4g.com\/tips?url=https:\/\/www.vgchartz.com\/article\/468352\/splatoon-raiders-direct-gets-new-details-and-footage\/&#038;title=Splatoon Raiders Direct Gets New Details and Footage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><br \/>\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s2.n4g.com\/gen\/nb-16x16-icon.gif\"><br \/>\n                 <\/a>\n           <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>by <b><br \/>\n       <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vgchartz.com\/author\/359048\/william-dangelo\/\">William D&#8217;Angelo<\/a><br \/>\n       <\/b>, posted on 01 July 2026 <span>\/ 1,967 Views<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Nintendo in a new Direct has released new details and gameplay footage for the <span>single-player-focused action-shooter,<\/span> <em>Splatoon Raiders<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>View the <em>Splatoon Raiders <\/em>Direct below:<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"314\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xgeuzWwExIY\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Read the new details below:<\/p>\n<p><span>In this single-player-focused action-shooter, you play as a mechanic working with Deep Cut \u2014 a trio of swashbuckling musicians named Shiver, Frye and Big Man \u2014 and venture out into the mysterious Spirhalite Islands in search of treasure. Customize your character, kit yourself out with ink-splattering weapons and mechanical gadgets, and take on waves of enemy Salmonids as you raid the islands for loot. A member of Deep Cut will even join you in a powerful Exploration Bot, which can help detect treasure among other useful functions. Gear up aboard the hideout ship, and head out to uncover the mysteries of the islands as you search out its undiscovered spoils.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Treasure Hunting<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/b>\u2013 The Spirhalite Islands feature varied terrain and environments, teeming with challenges, enemies and treasure. There are areas with Spirhalite crystals to mine, dens swarming with aggressive creatures called Salmonids, strange facilities where only certain equipment is allowed and dungeons in which you\u2019ll dig deeper underground.<\/li>\n<li><b>Salmonid Enemies:<\/b><span>\u00a0<\/span>To reach the loot, you\u2019ll have to get through these ferocious foes first. They lurk across the islands, crowd around treasure and attack anything that gets too close. There are many different types, including:\n<ul>\n<li><b>Lesser Salmonids<\/b><span>\u00a0<\/span>\u2013 These enemies aren\u2019t much of a threat on their own, but they attack in hordes that can overwhelm you if you\u2019re not careful.<\/li>\n<li><b>Boss Salmonids<\/b><span>\u00a0<\/span>\u2013 These creatures present a beefier challenge, with their own strengths and weaknesses to uncover. Defeat Boss Salmonids, and they\u2019ll drop a Mega Power Egg \u2013 a great energy source for the Bot.<\/li>\n<li><b>Seasoned Salmonids<\/b><span>\u00a0<\/span>\u2013 These tough foes are the peak of Salmonid evolution! They are like Boss Salmonids but they\u2019re well-seasoned (with salt), and it seems like the saltier the Salmonid the tougher they are to overcome. Good thing you\u2019ll have the mechanic\u2019s tools of the trade at your disposal, including lots of weapons and gadgets to secure your treasures.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>Weapons<\/b><span>\u00a0<\/span>\u2013 Weapons spray ink from your refillable tank and are essential for defeating Salmonids. With more than 100 weapon variations to discover, you\u2019re bound to find something to roll with. Salmonids might drop a weapon when they\u2019re defeated, and you might even find some rare weapons with special powers, too.<\/li>\n<li><b>Tanks and Gadgets:<\/b><span>\u00a0<\/span>There are three types of tanks at your disposal: The Speed Tank, Power Tank and Tactical Tank. Each tank can be equipped with two gadgets to start, and the gadgets you can equip depend on the tank.\n<ul>\n<li><b>Speed<\/b><span>\u00a0<\/span>\u2013 Move quickly, fight fast and evade attacks with this tank. Gadgets include Blast Boot to leap forward and attack (or retreat) at high speed, Dash Bomb to launch forward, sideways or backward with a bomb explosion, and the Booyarang to throw and strike enemies \u2013 it\u2019ll also stay airborne for a bit before returning to you.<\/li>\n<li><b>Power<\/b><span>\u00a0<\/span>\u2013 Overpower enemies and tackle swarms head-on with this tank. Charge into battle with gadgets like the Splatchet to perform a quick slash in a wide-sweeping arc and break through tough shields; Splatellites that spin around you and attack with ink while coating the ground; and the Spinwheel, which swirls and sprays ink as you move forward, pushing back Salmonids that touch it and locking on to Boss Salmonids.<\/li>\n<li><b>Tactical<\/b><span>\u00a0<\/span>\u2013 Fight more strategically with this tank! Gadgets suited for tactical play include the Shot Pot, a deployable turret, which can automatically attack enemies, Bombloons which can be linked together to create a big blast when you fire at them, and the Tether Wail, which connects to your tank with a powerful laser.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>Customize and Build<\/b><span>\u00a0<\/span>\u2013 The true value of your gadgets comes from how you customize them. Collect gadget parts during island excursions and add them to available slots to upgrade your gadgets in several ways, like increased damage, fire rate, duration, or adding effects like ink explosions or knockback gas, and more. Plus, Shiver can help you craft new gadgets in the Gadget Workshop, Frye can assist with upgrading weapons or turning them into materials in the Weapon Stash, and Big Man will lend a fin by cataloging all sorts of useful info and more. Build facilities that can be used to further optimize your treasure-hunting toolkit.<\/li>\n<li><b>Levelling Up<\/b><span>\u00a0<\/span>\u2013 There are plenty of ways to get stronger in<span>\u00a0<\/span><i>Splatoon Raiders<\/i>. You\u2019ll level up by defeating Salmonids and you get to keep any weapons and salvage you find, even if you\u2019re defeated during a raid. Use the spoils from your hunt to upgrade your tanks at the Mechanic\u2019s Shack and increase stats like attack power and HP. Tanks also gain other enhancements the more you use them, like being able to equip three gadgets instead of two.<\/li>\n<li><b>Additional Features:<\/b><span>\u00a0<\/span>Here are a few more features covered in the presentation:\n<ul>\n<li><b>Outfits<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/b>\u2013 No matter where adventure takes you, looking stylish is essential. Complete challenges across the islands and you\u2019ll obtain slick outfits with all sorts of designs. If you tap compatible<span>\u00a0<\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&#038;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nintendo.com%2Fus%2Famiibo%2F&#038;esheet=54562581&#038;newsitemid=20260630087776&#038;lan=en-US&#038;anchor=amiibo+figures&#038;index=4&#038;md5=b4cf9151ce581203316a21335046bcad\" shape=\"rect\" target=\"_blank\">amiibo figures<\/a><sup>1<\/sup><span>\u00a0<\/span>from the Splatoon series, you can get a unique outfit. And by tapping the new<span>\u00a0<\/span><i>Splatoon Raiders<\/i><span>\u00a0<\/span>amiibo figures, you can unlock a corresponding outfit inspired by the figure used.<\/li>\n<li><b>Difficulty Options<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/b>\u2013 There are three difficulties to choose from: Tourist for a casual adventure, Raider for a standard experience, and Survivalist for veterans and challenge-seekers. You can change these options at any time on the hideout ship. The loot will be the same for each, but Salmonids will be a lot tougher on higher difficulties.<\/li>\n<li><b>Multiplayer<\/b><span>\u00a0<\/span>\u2013 This game can be fully enjoyed solo, but you can also team with up to three other players online<sup>2<\/sup><span>\u00a0<\/span>or via local wireless<sup>3<\/sup><span>\u00a0<\/span>to hunt for treasure and progress through the story together.<\/li>\n<li><b>Call for Help<\/b><span>\u00a0<\/span>\u2013 Even when playing solo, you can request help from other players online for temporary aid. Once you\u2019ve requested help and finished a raid, you\u2019ll have to wait to use this feature again. Or lend a helping tentacle to answer someone else\u2019s request and receive rewards in turn.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>Salmonid Relics<\/b><span>\u00a0<\/span>\u2013 These Salmonid treasures are hidden around the Spirhalite Islands. Find them to discover their strange, hidden powers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>There are many unknown locales around the Spirhalite Islands, including deep underground, and some of them appear to be bottomless. Gear up for a fresh adventure and get your tentacles on treasure galore.<\/p>\n<p><em>Splatoon Raiders<\/em><span>\u00a0will launch for the <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/38Bmhf2\" target=\"_blank\">Nintendo Switch<\/a> 2\u00a0on July 23.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr>\n<p><em>A life-long and avid gamer,\u00a0<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vgchartz.com\/author\/79\/william-dangelo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">William D&#8217;Angelo<\/a><em><span>\u00a0<\/span>was first introduced to VGChartz in 2007. After years of supporting the site, he was brought on in 2010 as a junior analyst, working his way up to lead analyst in 2012 and taking over the hardware estimates in 2017. He has expanded his involvement in the gaming community by producing content on his own<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/TheAlphaTomato\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">YouTube channel<\/a><em>\u00a0and\u00a0<\/em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.twitch.tv\/trunkswd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Twitch channel<\/a><em>. You can follow the author<\/em><em><span>\u00a0<\/span>on<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/bsky.app\/profile\/trunkswd.bsky.social\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bluesky<\/a><em>.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<h2>More Articles<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> William D&#8217;Angelo<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vgchartz.com\/article\/468352\/splatoon-raiders-direct-gets-new-details-and-footage\/\" class=\"button purchase\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>by William D&#8217;Angelo , posted on 01 July 2026 \/ 1,967 Views Nintendo in a new Direct has released new details and gameplay footage for the single-player-focused action-shooter, Splatoon Raiders. 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