Splatoon Raiders Takes A Page From Monster Hunter To Boost Your Co-Op Chances

Splatoon Raiders is an upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 spin-off launching July 23rd, 2026, that marks a significant departure from the Splatoon franchise’s traditional focus on competitive multiplayer. Instead, Raiders prioritizes single-player gameplay for the first time in the series, with multiplayer relegated to co-op-only encounters.

The game is structured as a loot-focused horde shooter featuring challenging raids against hordes of Salmonids. Players build increasingly powerful loadouts using a wide array of weapons and gadgets as they progress, with the goal of creating overwhelming combinations that feel “broken.” The game emphasizes both accessibility for newcomers and difficulty scaling for experienced players.

A notable feature borrows from Monster Hunter’s design philosophy: players can call for help before beginning a raid, and other players can select a “Go Help” option to be matched with those seeking assistance. This asynchronous co-op system provides support without requiring pre-planned multiplayer sessions. However, the stakes are high—failing a raid results in losing all loot collected during that session.

Early previews have been positive, with players describing it as “messy single-player fun” that remixes beloved elements from Splatoon 3’s Salmon Run mode into a more substantial single-player experience. For fans who have long wanted a Splatoon game that treats single-player content as the main focus rather than a glorified tutorial, Raiders represents a bold rethinking of what the franchise can be.

Splatoon Raiders Takes A Page From Monster Hunter To Boost Your Co-Op Chances

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