{"rewrite":{"id":"r_b664b0db5bce4511dd79998e","clusterId":"c_222d6e97f8e55752d0e0d423","slug":"splatoon-raiders-direct-2026-6-30-airs-tomorrow-15-minutes-of-info-planned","model":"deepseek-v4-flash","headline":"Splatoon Raiders Direct 2026.6.30 Airs June 30 at 23:00","summary":"Nintendo announced on June 29 that a dedicated Direct for Splatoon Raiders, the first spin-off in the Splatoon series, will air on June 30 at 23:00 JST. The broadcast will run approximately 15 minutes and deliver detailed information on the Nintendo Switch 2 title. Splatoon Raiders is set on the mysterious Uzushio Islands and follows a new protagonist, a mechanic, who joins the Soremi Alliance in a treasure-hunting adventure. The game is an action shooter with RPG-like leveling and weapon customization, supporting one to four players locally or online. It is scheduled for release on July 23, 2026, priced at 7,480 yen for the physical version and 6,480 yen for the download version. The Direct comes less than a month before launch, suggesting a final marketing push before release.","whyItMatters":"This is the first dedicated Direct for a Splatoon spin-off, and its timing less than a month before release suggests Nintendo is making a final, focused push to sell players on a new genre direction for the franchise.","webCardHtml":"\u003cp\u003eNintendo confirmed the broadcast on June 29 via its official X account. The program is titled Splatoon Raiders Direct 2026.6.30 and will be streamed on June 30 at 23:00 JST. The company stated the broadcast will last about 15 minutes and focus on the Nintendo Switch 2 software Splatoon Raiders. The game is the first spin-off in the Splatoon series, shifting from the standard multiplayer shooter formula to an action shooter with exploration and RPG elements. Players take on the role of a mechanic protagonist exploring the Uzushio Islands alongside the three members of the Soremi Alliance. The game includes leveling up and customizing weapons and gadgets. It supports one to four players via local or online multiplayer. The physical version costs 7,480 yen, and the download version costs 6,480 yen. The release date is July 23, 2026. The Direct is scheduled less than a month before that date, making it likely the final major information drop before launch.\u003c/p\u003e","blueskyPost":"Splatoon Raiders Direct runs 15 minutes less than a month before launch. That timeline is tight for a first spin-off in a major franchise.","twitterPost":"Splatoon Raiders Direct airs 23 days before launch. Unusually close for a first spin-off.","threadsPost":"Splatoon Raiders gets a 15-minute Direct less than a month before its July 23 release. For a first spin-off in a series as big as Splatoon, that late marketing window is tight. Nintendo is betting the core audience already knows what this is.","newsletterBlurb":"Nintendo announced a dedicated Splatoon Raiders Direct for June 30 at 23:00 JST. The 15-minute broadcast will detail the first Splatoon spin-off, an action shooter with RPG elements set on the Uzushio Islands, launching July 23 on Switch 2.","attributionJson":"[{\"source\":\"Denfaminicogamer\",\"url\":\"https://news.denfaminicogamer.jp/news/2606293j\",\"title\":\"\\\"Splatoon Raiders Direct 2026.6.30\\\" to Air Tomorrow, June 30 at 23:00. Approximately 15 Minutes of Information on 'Splatoon Raiders'\"},{\"source\":\"Automaton\",\"url\":\"https://automaton-media.com/articles/newsjp/20260629-452541/\",\"title\":\"\\\"Splatoon Raiders Direct 2026.6.30\\\" to Air from 23:00 on June 30. 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