What Splatoon Raiders Actually Is
Right, so Splatoon Raiders isn't your standard Splatoon sequel. It's a spin-off, built specifically for the Switch 2, and it leans harder into team-based raiding mechanics rather than the classic turf war formula. Think coordinated squads, objective-based maps, a bit more structure. If you've bounced off Splatoon before because it felt too chaotic, this might actually be the entry point that clicks.
Personally, I reckon it's aimed squarely at players who want a bit more strategy without losing the colourful nonsense Splatoon does so well. My nephew spent about forty minutes trying to explain the raiding system to me over Christmas and I'll be honest, it sounded proper good once it landed.
Who This Is For (And Who Should Skip It)
If you already own a Switch 2 and you're after something to play with mates online, this is a decent shout. The community heat on HotUKDeals is real, 780 temperature isn't nothing, and stock has been moving.
That said, if you're not already invested in the Switch 2 ecosystem, buying a console just for this feels like a stretch. And solo players might find it a bit hollow. The raiding structure really does want a squad.
At £36.99 with no current discount, it's not a bargain in the traditional sense. But for a Switch 2 launch window title, that's actually a fairly reasonable price point. Nintendo rarely discounts its own IP early, so waiting for a sale could mean waiting a long time.
