Nintendo Direct Splatoon Raiders is now officially confirmed for the June presentation, providing fans with a dedicated look at the next major Splatoon game for Nintendo Switch 2. Nintendo has announced the Splatoon Raiders Direct will take place on June 30 at 7 AM PT / 10 AM ET / 3 PM BST. The presentation will be about 15 minutes long and will only cover Splatoon Raiders, the new single-player spin-off that releases on July 23, 2026. Nintendo has called the game a treasure-hunting action-shooter, taking the Splatoon series in a new direction away from its usual multiplayer competitive focus. Look for a new Direct that shows us more gameplay, story, characters, mechanics, and world design.
Splatoon Raiders Direct: Date and Time
Nintendo has announced that the Splatoon Raiders Direct will be held on June 30, 2026. The livestream will begin at 7 AM PT, 10 AM ET, 3 PM BST. It’s going to be about 15 minutes long, so it won’t be as long as a full Nintendo Direct but it’ll be more focused on one game. That’s important since Splatoon Raiders was first shown off during Nintendo’s larger June presentation, but Nintendo said it would have a separate showcase later in the month. The separate showcase is now set up. Expect a direct look at the game and not Switch 2 news, third-party announcements, or other Nintendo franchise updates.
What Nintendo Had to Say About Splatoon Raiders
Splatoon Raiders is a Nintendo Switch 2 game coming July 23, 2026, Nintendo has announced. The game is described as a treasure-hunting action-shooter, setting it apart from the mainline Splatoon multiplayer games. Instead of focusing on Turf War or ranked online battles, Splatoon Raiders appears to be an adventure game for one player. Players explore new areas, unravel mysteries and experience Splatoon’s world in a more story-driven format. Nintendo confirmed pre-orders are now available. This gives fans a clear release window, and makes the June 30 Organize a final major info dump prior to launch.
Nintendo Treehouse: Live Gameplay Reveal
Following the Splatoon Raiders Direct, Nintendo is also expected to have a Nintendo Treehouse: Live presentation. This is important as Treehouse segments tend to have more gameplay than the typical trailer. While the Direct can establish the game’s world, features, and story setup, the Treehouse showcase can provide players with a better look at real gameplay flow. Fans will get to see movement, combat, exploration, enemies, mission structure and how the game uses Switch 2 hardware. That extra gameplay helps for a new Splatoon spin-off because players want to know how it feels different to Splatoon 3 and previous single-player campaigns.
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