Splatoon Raiders Direct airs, highlights single-player and Switch 2 footage

gamingJun 30, 2026421,087

Nintendo aired a roughly 15-minute Splatoon Raiders Direct on June 30 at 7am PT (10am ET) that concentrated on the game’s single-player features, new Switch 2 footage, and multiplayer SOS help. The presentation highlighted single-player-focused content and confirmed that the full game can be played in co-op, a point revealed late in the broadcast. Nintendo followed the Direct with around 30 minutes of additional Treehouse Live gameplay footage. Eurogamer and other previews had noted a 30-minute gameplay session ahead of the stream, and attendees saw more detail on customization, movement, and raid-style encounters that echo Salmon Run. Reaction from viewers and creators emphasized hopes the game will offer substantial content and co-op depth, while some noted the presentation did not introduce many new characters. Next steps signaled by the Direct include extended Treehouse coverage and community reaction shaping expectations for Splatoon Raiders on Switch 2 ahead of release.

Nintendo of America [Twitter/X Mirror]

@nintendousa.bsky.social

Join us on June 30 at 7am PT for the #SplatoonRaiders Direct! The presentation will last roughly 15 minutes and provide more info on the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 game. #NintendoDirect Watch here: ninten.do/6013vS2Ec

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Nintendo of America [Twitter/X Mirror]93

After the presentation, stay tuned for Nintendo Treehouse: Live for additional Splatoon Raiders gameplay, lasting approximately 30 minutes. Watch here: ninten.do/6014vS2EY

G.G. Owl House🦉🏠 and Super Mario Bros.🍄🏰⭐️ Fanboy1

Looks like salmons on the menu tomorrow

Twintec Studios1

i will not be watching this

A Slice of Media1

Can’t wait for this game hope there’s some nice surprises

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Tтeκ9

My mind still hasn’t fully processed that we’re getting a new splatoon game in under a month but shit I’m getting exciteeeDD HAHAHDH

VGAfanatic8

I don't really have any hopes or expectations. I'm already sold on this. I'm just looking forward to seeing and learning more.

Minus.MP47

Pride Month Season Finale is Splatoon #ofcourse

Spud4

I'll be sure to tune in. The game isn't far from release and seems like the good people of my small viewership are into the idea of me playing it!

🧡Jessica the Bounty Hunter🧡 (Pride Month ❤🧡💛💚💙💜🏳‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️)3

Almost forgot about this happening tomorrow

🍋‍🟩♡ Zorua kawaii ♡🍋‍🟩2

AM SO HYPE!!! I won't be abel to watch the live but i watch it later ^^

Killian2

The more I see this game the more I’m like “this looks kinda sick”. Am I gonna be a splatoon freak? Maybe but I may shift to solely being a Nintendo freak again

Mike 'A Video Editor' Burgess2

Actually really stoked to see more about this game. Its single player but also has co-op and a co-op focused Splatoon sounds pretty fun. Salmon Run was underrated imo

vilijur2

ok i maybe a tad concerned..

Wario64

@wario64.bsky.social

Splatoon Raiders Direct up in 10 minutes (7 AM PT) YouTube www.youtube.com/watch?v=xgeu... Twitch www.twitch.tv/nintendo about 15 minutes long

473h ago

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John Ricciardi9

I am unreasonably hyped for this

DUDE @Splatoon 3

@thatsrb2dude.bsky.social

I have been lying on my stream about Splatoon Raiders stuff for weeks now. Feels good that I can now talk about it. 💀

602h ago

Ryan T. Brown 🎮🩷

@toadsanime.lostincult.co.uk

Nintendo actually announced the Splatoon Raiders Direct and the date it was on over three weeks ago, I think everyone just forgot because it was busy summer showcase season 😅 Seeing a lot of posts like it's a sudden drop - this one actually isn't!

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Summearl of '261

I think it was even in the Direct

Cephalorock🔞

@cephalorock.bsky.social

Splatoon Raiders pins I made! Frye is currently being restocked There's like 10 shivers left :lul: if she sells well I can hopefully restock her! cephalorock.etsy.com/listing/4376... #splatoon

271h ago

Laura Kate Dale - LauraKBuzz

@laurakbuzz.bsky.social

Thanks to everyone's help and support I've got a temporary PC setup working again, and a more permenant solution on the way. Thanks everyone who has helped out. I'm hopping on Twitch to do a reaction stream to the Splatoon Raiders Nintendo Direct. Live now! www.twitch.tv/laurakbuzz

233h ago

Imran Khan

@imrankhan.bsky.social

I think my main concern with Splatoon Raiders is it really looks like the Switch games. I wonder if it was originally being developed as a Splatoon 3 Switch 2 Edition extra and expanded out to a full game while they work on Spl4toon.

272h ago

Cosyartiz⚡TEAM COMEDY🎭🧡

@cosyartiz.bsky.social

Splatoon Raiders Direct is absolute cinema! Can't expect we get tons of awesome and fun gameplay features and even customizable stuffs...OMGGGG I wanna start my treasure hunt so bad...!!!

172h ago

Acing (luna blaster guy)

@acing.bsky.social

god raiders looks so fun PLEASE put that level of movement and perks in splatoon 4 im BEGGING

202h ago

Ethan (Comms open!)

@ethanexion.bsky.social

The Splatoon Raiders Direct was today, so here's some Deep Cut art from a few years back! 🌊 #splatoon #art

161h ago

Tokyo Game Life

@tokyogamelife.bsky.social

We are a day away from the Splatoon Raiders Direct, what some are calling the most anticipated Direct of all time. Can Nintendo convince us that it’s more than single player Salmon Run? Maybe, but the series hasn’t missed yet so I’m confident it will be fun.

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KibryHouse♻️☂️

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Weapons seen in Splatoon Raiders so far: Shooters: Shot, Jr, Jet Blasters: Blaster, Rapid Pro Rollers: Roller, Dynamo Chargers: Squiffer, Eliter Sloshers: Slosher, Explosher Splatlings: Heavy, Mini Brushes: Octobrush Brellas: Brella, Tent Dualies: Dualies, Glooga Splatanas: Stamper Bows: Tristringer

142h ago

KibryHouse♻️☂️3

Seems like 2 weapons per class, with shooters getting an extra and brushes/bows/splatanas getting the middle weapon of their class rather than light + heavy weapons as their 2 weapons

AvocOtter🥑🦦2

The roller is swig not reg roller

GabeLev 🔜 Riptide 20261

Reeflux in stringer please speed I neeeed this tri stringer doesn’t have to be long range slop pleeeease speed

Barnaby

@barnaby.bsky.social

My excitement level for Splatoon Raiders before the Direct: 😃 My excitement level for Splatoon Raiders after the Direct: 🤩

151h ago

Max the pup1

That is so me right now! I can't wait for splatoon raiders. <3

Eurogamer

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Nintendo has revealed a little bit more about the Splatoon Direct happening tomorrow, including the presence of a 30 minute gameplay session www.eurogamer.net/nintendo-dir...

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//JINX (Comms Closed!)

@hojinxs.bsky.social

nintendo said today is the last day of pride we need that raiders direct out STAT

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nintendo-connect.deSchaltet am 30. Juni zur Nintendo Direct an, die sich 15 Minuten lang um Splatoon Raiders drehen wird

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