Nintendo recently hosted a dedicated Direct for Splatoon Raiders, a single-player-focused entry in the series which sees players traversing across the Spirhalite Islands. As the Mechanic, it’s your job to assist Deep Cut and unearth treasure, even if that means getting your hands dirty and battling Salmonids.
If you’ve played Salmon Run at all, you’ll know that they don’t play nice. Different Salmonids emerge while explore – the saltier, the more powerful – but you’ll have more than 100 weapons to choose from. Some are obtained from defeating the Salmonids and have levels and rarities (the latter providing “special powers”).
But things really pick up with the different Gadgets and Tanks. There are three Tanks – Speed for more mobility, Power for getting up close and Tactical for area control – each with specific Gadgets to equip. You can customize them further with parts, enabling the Booyarang to deal more damage, pick up Mega Power Eggs and more.
Salmonids can drop Gadget parts, making it easier to customize them, but you’ll spend your time in different stages completing unique objectives. Collecting Power Eggs is one such activity, but you may also be restricted to using specific Gadgets. One stage also involves digging through multiple sub-levels as the Salmonids become more powerful.
The Mechanic will gain levels over time to boost their strength, but adding facilities to the Hideout Ship is also worthwhile. Not only can you strengthen Tanks (which also level up for equipping more Gadgets), but Shiver and Frye can assist in crafting new Gadgets and upgrading weapons. There are also the Relics, which provide unique benefits for Tanks while fetching a handsome price.
Splatoon Raiders certainly has a lot to offer, whether you’re solo or seeking a co-op adventure. It’s out on July 23rd for Nintendo Switch 2, so stay tuned for more details.
