Nintendo announces new Splatoon game for Switch 2 console
has announced that a new
Splatoon
spinoff game, Splatoon Raiders, is currently in development for its upcoming Switch 2 console. The announcement was made via Nintendo's mobile news app.
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However, the Japanese gaming company has revealed few details about the new game so far.
Splatoon Raiders
will transport players to an area known as the Spirhalite Islands, where they will investigate a mystery alongside the fictional pop group
Deep Cut
. It appears that the game may be a single-player offshoot of the popular ink-shooting franchise. Moreover, Nintendo has yet to confirm its official launch date.
The announcements come a few days after the release of the Switch 2 on June 5, which was launched alongside the open-world racing game Mario Kart World.
Recently, Nintendo also used its app to confirm that the live-action Legend of Zelda movie had been delayed by a few weeks.
Splatoon 3's new update is set to roll out soon: Here's what's changing
Meanwhile, the online shooter Splatoon 3 is set to receive an update on June 12, bringing it to version 10.0. The update will add 30 remixed weapons and reintroduce the classic
Urchin Underpass
map from the original Splatoon on the Wii U.
The game will also see enhancements for the Switch 2, with what Nintendo describes as 'more detailed visuals' and a 'smoother appearance' in certain areas.
Players on both platforms will be able to compete with each other. The update will be available at no cost.
The upcoming Splatoon 3 update raises weapon Freshness caps, adds new in-game badges, and introduces a "Series Weapon Power" stat to match players based on weapon performance. This helps users experiment without being at a disadvantage.
Switch 2 players will also see improved visuals in areas like Splatsville, and cross-platform play between Switch and Switch 2 will be supported.
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