This is Splatoon Raiders, the new sequel of the saga, exclusively for Nintendo Switch 2

It has not gone through a Nintendo Direct. Instead, the company used its Nintendo Today app to unveil the new installment of its flagship shooter. Splatoon Raiders, a spin-off of the series, will offer a fresh take on the inked universe. Currently, there is no release date, but it will be exclusive to the Nintendo Switch 2.

Little data is known at this time of the project. The images accompanying the first trailer suggest a change of pace closer to the single player experience. We see an island full of elements to reciliate based on our ink gun.

“In the role of a mechanic, players will go on an adventure in the mysterious Spirhalite Islands alongside the splat-tacular Deep Cut trio” Nintendo reveals in the trailer. “More info regarding the title will be shared in the future,” conclude.

Splatoon 3 Evolves: A Nintendo Switch 2 patch is on the way

Alongside this announcement, Nintendo confirmed that Splatoon 3 will receive a free Switch 2 patch that will improve the game’s graphics in both multiplayer and matchmaking modes. The patch will also improve image fluidity, but only during festivals, i.e., before entering games. Despite the improvements, cross-play between the current and past generations of Switch consoles remains intact.

The update will arrive on June 12 along with version 10.00 of the game, which includes 30 new weapons, a new map and visual improvements to display weapon stats.

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