All the Splatoon lore you need to know before Splatoon Raiders
Splatoon may appear to be a casual kid-squid shooter game on the surface, but the series has accumulated surprisingly rich and complex lore over the past decade. A new article highlights this depth ahead of Splatoon Raiders, the franchise’s first single-player-focused game.
While Splatoon is primarily known as a competitive multiplayer shooter, it has developed extensive worldbuilding and narrative elements that extend far beyond its surface appeal. The article emphasizes that despite the casual presentation, the franchise contains substantial story depth and lore.
Splatoon Raiders marks a shift toward treasure hunting and single-player gameplay. Despite this new direction, the game incorporates the franchise’s elaborate lore through collectible scrolls that reveal worldbuilding details to players. These scrolls explore substantive themes, including economic crises affecting Splatsville, the game’s setting.
While prior knowledge of previous Splatoon games isn’t necessary to enjoy Raiders, the game rewards players familiar with the franchise’s history through collectible storytelling elements. This approach allows both newcomers and longtime fans to engage with the title, though veteran players will gain additional context and appreciation from the lore woven throughout the adventure.