{"rewrite":{"id":"r_cd29b9e5a26af36642cb6d1d","clusterId":"c_4d6352520e4bebd294600fc2","slug":"splatoon-raiders-direct-previews-enemies-gadgets-and-multiplayer","model":"deepseek-v4-flash","headline":"Splatoon Raiders Direct Previews Enemies, Gadgets, and Multiplayer","summary":"Nintendo streamed a Direct video for Splatoon Raiders, a single-player spinoff for Nintendo Switch 2 launching July 23. The preview showed treasure hunting gameplay, enemies including Salmonids, over 100 weapon variations, three tank types, facilities, outfits, stages, and four-player multiplayer. A manga adaptation begins July 15.","whyItMatters":"The Direct confirms Splatoon Raiders as a full single-player spinoff with its own progression systems and multiplayer, distinct from the mainline shooter series.","webCardHtml":"\u003cp\u003eNintendo streamed a Direct video on Tuesday for Splatoon Raiders, a single-player spinoff in the Splatoon series. The preview detailed treasure hunting gameplay on the Spirhalite Islands, where players take the role of a mechanic alongside the Deep Cut trio. Enemies include Salmonids with lesser and boss variations. Players can use over 100 weapon variations and three tank types-speed, power, and tactical-each with its own gadgets. Facilities allow gadget customization and weapon upgrades, and players can build new facilities for additional options. Outfits are unlocked through challenges and amiibo. The game has three difficulty levels: Tourist, Raider, and Survivalist. Multiplayer supports up to four players online or via local wireless, and solo players can request help online. Hidden Salmonid Relics are also present. Splatoon Raiders launches for Nintendo Switch 2 on July 23. A manga adaptation by Sankichi Hinodeya, artist of the Splatoon and Splatoon 3: Splatlands manga, begins in Coro Coro Comics on July 15.\u003c/p\u003e","blueskyPost":"Splatoon Raiders' manga adaptation launches eight days before the game, a rare reverse-order release that primes the audience with story context before they play.","twitterPost":"Splatoon Raiders' manga drops July 15, eight days before the game. Nintendo is using the comic as a prequel primer.","threadsPost":"Splatoon Raiders' manga launches July 15, eight days before the game. That reverse-order release is unusual for Nintendo. The comic becomes a prequel primer, feeding players story and worldbuilding before they touch the controller. It also builds a two-week hype cadence: manga, then game, with no gap.","newsletterBlurb":"Nintendo streamed a Direct for Splatoon Raiders, a single-player spinoff launching July 23 on Switch 2. The preview showed enemies, gadgets, facilities, outfits, and multiplayer. A manga adaptation begins July 15.","attributionJson":"[{\"source\":\"Anime News Network\",\"url\":\"https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-06-30/splatoon-raiders-game-video-previews-enemies-gadgets-facilities-outfits-stages-multiplayer/.239139\",\"title\":\"Splatoon Raiders Game's Video Previews Enemies, Gadgets, Facilities, Outfits, Stages, Multiplayer\"}]","lintFlagsJson":null,"lintHits":0,"costUsd":0,"inputTokens":3915,"outputTokens":631,"status":"published","repairAttempts":0,"nextRepairAt":null,"factsAttemptedAt":1782834293,"createdAt":"2026-06-30T15:35:17.000Z","publishedAt":"2026-06-30T15:39:50.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-06-30T15:39:50.000Z"},"cluster":{"id":"c_4d6352520e4bebd294600fc2","canonicalTitle":"News\nSplatoon Raiders Game's Video Previews Enemies, Gadgets, Facilities, Outfits, Stages, Multiplayer","representativeArticleId":"a_84149df369b66fcd306cf66c","sourceCount":1,"writtenSourceCount":1,"writeAttempts":0,"isSolo":true,"entitiesJson":"{\"anime_titles\":[],\"manga_titles\":[],\"work_titles\":[\"Splatoon Raiders\"],\"studios\":[\"Nintendo\"],\"people\":[],\"type\":\"news\",\"domain\":\"games\",\"is_roundup\":false}","contentType":"news","status":"published","firstSeenAt":"2026-06-30T14:47:41.000Z","lastSeenAt":"2026-06-30T14:47:41.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-06-30T15:39:50.000Z"},"attribution":[{"source":"Anime News Network","url":"https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-06-30/splatoon-raiders-game-video-previews-enemies-gadgets-facilities-outfits-stages-multiplayer/.239139","title":"News\nSplatoon Raiders Game's Video Previews Enemies, Gadgets, Facilities, Outfits, Stages, Multiplayer"}],"entities":{"anime_titles":[],"manga_titles":[],"work_titles":["Splatoon Raiders"],"studios":["Nintendo"],"people":[],"type":"news","domain":"games","is_roundup":false},"keyFacts":["Nintendo streamed a Direct video on Tuesday for Splatoon Raiders, a single-player spinoff in the Splatoon series.","The game launches for Nintendo Switch 2 on July 23.","Players can use over 100 weapon variations and three tank types: speed, power, and tactical.","Multiplayer supports up to four players online or via local wireless.","A manga adaptation by Sankichi Hinodeya begins in Coro Coro Comics on July 15."]}