Splatoon Raiders shifts from competitive multiplayer to a four-player co-op, dungeon-crawler raid experience on Switch 2, featuring Tanks instead of the prior three play styles and a progression system built around upgrading gear through Weapons, Gadgets, Tanks, and Relics. Players explore Sampler Dungeons and collect Compass/Briny Scrolls to deepen progression, with three Tank types—Speed, Power, and Tactical—shaping playstyle and gadget interactions. The game emphasizes raid-based co-op play for up to four players, including Treasure Hunts and multi-floor dungeons, and is set for a San Diego Comic-Con 2026 reveal as a Switch 2 title priced at $49.99 digital and $59.99 physical. Nintendo representatives say the spin-off exists to explore different gameplay while continuing the competitive Splatoon line in the future, including Splatoon 4. Reviews are mixed, with Metacritic/OpenCritic averages around 80 and outlets differing in praise, reflecting the departure from the franchise’s traditional multiplayer focus. Comprehensive guides cover weapon and gadget strategies and how to complete Sampler Dungeons and Treasure Hunts.