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Splatoon Raiders

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Total hype

14 M

Trailer official+media

11.8 M

Buzz creators

2.2 M

Hype Level

Moderate

Comments

56 k

Publisher

Nintendo

Developer

Nintendo EPD

Genre

Action/TPS

Platforms

Nintendo Switch 2

Release

Jul 23, 2026 confirmed

Last official trailer: 14/08/2026 (10 days ago)

New Splatoon spin-off, exclusive to Switch 2.

Community reactions what the comments are saying · updated 15/08/2026

This week in the comments

Three weeks after launch, the conversation is still dominated by how addictive the gameplay is and the wave of players discovering Splatoon for the first time through Raiders. No real bombshell this week: topics mostly extend debates already established earlier (music, post-game content, lack of local co-op).

"I can't put it down"

Roughly a third of this week's comments describe an addictive experience: all-nighters, 60+ hour playtimes, marathon sessions. This is the single strongest trend in the whole weekly sample.

→ see "Hooked from the first session", a running theme since the game's reveal.

Still winning over newcomers

Several commenters say they'd never touched Splatoon before Raiders and are now won over, some even discovering the game's existence late.

→ see "Splatoon, finally approachable", an ongoing trend since June's Direct.

Local co-op, the demand that won't die

The wish for split-screen co-op keeps resurfacing this week, with nothing new compared to previous months.

→ see "The missing multiplayer", a recurring debate since June's Direct.

Post-game, the completionist's playground

Bottomless Buffet, bond quests, Salmonid indices: advanced players are swapping strategies and frustrations about the end-game, a sign of long-term engagement.

The music still splits opinion

Between those who love the atmosphere and those who call it forgettable, the soundtrack debate continues with no notable shift this week.

→ see "A soundtrack that splits fans", an open debate since the first trailers.

Top reactions and controversies

Hooked from the first session

Dominant take

From the announcement to today, the word that comes up most is "addictive." The gameplay loop, progression and farming keep pulling players back in, often beyond what they expected.

« This game is literally Salmon Run on a ton of crack and yeah, I love it. Can't wait to try it myself, especially since I love Salmon Run. »

— @DoubleSunday5736 · ♥ 3 k · translated · see original ↗

An eldritch salmon god as the finale

Dominant take

The reveal of the final boss, a Ghidorah/Gurren-Lagann-style Salmonid deity, sparked a wave of shock and fascination, with many pointing out how far Splatoon's lore has escalated.

« I figured we'd end up dealing with a Lovecraftian horror at some point in this franchise, given how often tentacles show up. Just wasn't expecting it to be a salmon… »

— @theheroneededwillette6964 · ♥ 213 · translated · see original ↗

"$50 DLC": the controversy that won't die

Controversy

Since June's Direct, a debate pits those who see Raiders as an overpriced DLC for Splatoon 3 against those defending it as a full, budget-priced spin-off, pointing to its scope and ambition.

70 % Full, legitimate spin-off 30 % Too close to paid DLC

Embraced solo focus vs missed multiplayer

Controversy

A majority applauds the solo/co-op focus that finally lets them enjoy Splatoon without competitive PvP pressure, while a minority misses real competitive multiplayer or local co-op.

75 % Solo/co-op is a real strength 25 % Multiplayer is sorely missed

A soundtrack that splits fans

Controversy

Some praise a bold, immersive musical identity, others find it flat or grating compared to previous Splatoon games. The debate runs through every period without ever settling.

75 % Successful, immersive music 25 % Disappointing soundtrack

Shiver falls for the Mechanic

Dominant take

The reveal that the main character is canonically an adult, combined with Shiver's flirtatious behavior toward them, triggered a massive, amused wave of community enthusiasm around this dynamic.

« Nintendo basically made our character canonically an adult (since they're a licensed helicopter pilot for hire), and then made Deep Cut act super flirty toward us. And I am HERE for it. »

— @Pizzachu0819 · ♥ 3 k · translated · see original ↗

History — sentiment over time

— % positive — % negative ● = dated event

L'annonce
Splatoon Raiders — Release Date Revealed — Nintendo Switch 2
Splatoon Raiders – Nintendo Direct 6.9.2026
Splatoon Raiders – Overview Trailer – Nintendo Switch 2
La sortie

L'annonce +1

23/07/2023 → 30/07/2023

No comments collected for this period: sentiment cannot be assessed.

No data available +1

Entre le 30/07/2023 et le 21/04/2026

30/07/2023 → 21/04/2026

No comments collected for this period: sentiment cannot be assessed.

Splatoon Raiders — Release Date Revealed — Nintendo Switch 2 +1

21/04/2026 → 28/04/2026

1,639 comments collected but none sampled: this period cannot be analyzed.

Cautious curiosity around the first solo-focused trailer +40

Entre le 28/04/2026 et le 09/06/2026

28/04/2026 → 09/06/2026

Enthusiasm dominates but doubts already surface about the music and drab visuals.

Splatoon Raiders – Nintendo Direct 6.9.2026 +50

09/06/2026 → 16/06/2026

The announced Direct and new ink visuals spark broad enthusiasm.

Massive hype tempered by the "$50 DLC" controversy +34

Entre le 16/06/2026 et le 21/07/2026

16/06/2026 → 21/07/2026

The full Direct wins over most viewers, but the paid-DLC comparison rages on.

Splatoon Raiders – Overview Trailer – Nintendo Switch 2 +75

21/07/2026 → 28/07/2026

The most positive period in the entire tracking window, fueled by previews and the strong IGN score.

La sortie +64

23/07/2026 → 30/07/2026

Launch goes very smoothly, with the final boss reveal becoming the headline topic.

Satisfaction with the game, but frustration over a review video seen as off-topic +24

Pouls actuel

30/07/2026

The game itself remains well-liked, but a review video mixing in another game triggers a wave of targeted frustration.

Addictive gameplay and newcomers discovering the game +62

This week

18/08/2026 → 25/08/2026

A quiet but very positive week, driven by players who simply can't stop.

Analysis built from 13 k public YouTube comments on the tracked videos · figures are counts on the sampled corpus · quotes verified and translated (original linked) · never affects the ranking.

Audiencethe measurable side: views, likes and the videos driving the hype

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New views per day

trailer buzz

Trailer 84% Buzz 16%