Splatoon Raiders kicked off as a tower-defence prototype before moving to a loot-driven shooter format. Developers said the adjustment restored Splatoon’s core identity after the opening design wandered too far from its core foundations. A Next-gen Switch launch update added bug patches and action bits of fine-tuning. Online users now obtain exclusive social media icons and user-chosen profile avatars. New domestic spots show the game’s expanded roster and gacha hooks. Reviews call the game a mix of loot runs and shooter tempo, though some note it misses the visual polish of prior Splatoon entries.
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Splatoon Raiders Switch 2 Launch Update Out Now, Here Are The Patch Notes - nintendolife.com
Splatoon Raiders Switch 2 Launch Update Out Now, Here Are The Patch Notes nintendolife.com
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Check out some new Japanese commercials for Splatoon Raiders (UPDATE) - GoNintendo
Check out some new Japanese commercials for Splatoon Raiders (UPDATE) GoNintendo
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Nintendo Switch Online adds Splatoon Raiders icons - Nintendo Everything
Nintendo Switch Online adds Splatoon Raiders icons Nintendo Everything
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You Won't Miss Turf War: Splatoon Raiders Just Made Me a Looter-Shooter Believer - PCMag UK
You Won't Miss Turf War: Splatoon Raiders Just Made Me a Looter-Shooter Believer PCMag UK
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Splatoon Raiders icons now available for Switch Online members - GoNintendo
Splatoon Raiders icons now available for Switch Online members GoNintendo