Splatoon Raiders kicked off as a tower-defence prototype before moving to a looter-shooter format. Leads said the switch returned Splatoon’s core feel after the opening design strayed too far from its roots and basics. A Next-gen Switch launch update added bug repairs and play tweaks. Online subscribers now receive exclusive social media badges and user-chosen profile icons. New domestic ads show the game’s broader roster and gacha bits. Reviews call the game a cross of loot-hunting and shooter rhythm, though some note it lacks the visual polish of past Splatoon entries.
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Splatoon Raiders Switch 2 Launch Update Out Now, Here Are The Patch Notes - nintendolife.com
Splatoon Raiders Switch 2 Launch Update Out Now, Here Are The Patch Notes nintendolife.com
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Check out some new Japanese commercials for Splatoon Raiders (UPDATE) - GoNintendo
Check out some new Japanese commercials for Splatoon Raiders (UPDATE) GoNintendo
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Nintendo Switch Online adds Splatoon Raiders icons - Nintendo Everything
Nintendo Switch Online adds Splatoon Raiders icons Nintendo Everything
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You Won't Miss Turf War: Splatoon Raiders Just Made Me a Looter-Shooter Believer - PCMag UK
You Won't Miss Turf War: Splatoon Raiders Just Made Me a Looter-Shooter Believer PCMag UK
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Splatoon Raiders icons now available for Switch Online members - GoNintendo
Splatoon Raiders icons now available for Switch Online members GoNintendo