《斯普拉遁 Raiders》的劇情設定於「螺旋群島」（Spirhalite Islands），將與深受歡迎的偶像團體Deep Cut（三人組合，莎莎（藍髮）、曼曼（黃髮）和鬼福）一同在荒島上展開生存冒險。根據官方釋出的預告片，故事開場是一次飛行事故導致眾人墜落於神秘島嶼。主角是技術高超的機械師，必須與三位夥伴攜手，在自然環境中尋找資源、建設營地，甚至協助島上居民解決謎題與威脅，逐步揭開島嶼背後的秘密。

在操作方面，拋棄過往的4v4墨汁對戰玩法，轉而採用第三人稱視角進行探索與建設。使用工具進行採集、釣魚、製作裝備，也能依靠機械夥伴來進行重型作業或戰鬥支援。預告中也展示角色與地形的互動，如爬上峭壁、越過河流，甚至利用墨汁機能進行解謎，彷彿將《斯普拉遁》的遊戲語言延伸到開放世界冒險中。

畫面展現Switch 2的強大效能：不僅在貼圖細節與光影表現上有顯著提升，角色動作流暢度也更自然。雖然任天堂尚未透露是否支援雙人或多人合作，但從目前曝光的資訊來看，至少在主線故事方面將以單人模式為主。未來可能透過DLC或更新導入多人探索機制。 在市場評價方面，一經公布便引爆話題。許多玩家與評論者認為這是《斯普拉遁》系列的一次大膽革新，突破過去「對戰為主」的框架，提供更豐富的世界觀與角色敘事。尤其是在Switch 2剛發售之際，此類主機獨佔新作正好發揮硬體效能與品牌魅力的雙重優勢。

海外媒體如Polygon和The Verge給予預期高度肯定，認為任天堂透過此作成功拓展《斯普拉遁》的遊戲類型，也展現其對Switch 2軟體陣容的雄心。而日本與台灣玩家在論壇上則熱烈討論本作「有點像《薩爾達傳說 曠野之息》+ 墨魚人版《動物森友會》」的混合風格，既感新鮮又保有系列特色。

總體來說，《斯普拉遁 Raiders》不只是衍生嘗試，更是任天堂在Switch 2時代下重啟系列風格的關鍵之作。隨著遊戲的上市日期逐步接近，更多細節（如戰鬥系統、建設自由度、支援語言與本地化程度）仍待官方釋出，但可以肯定的是，它將成為Switch 2上備受矚目的旗艦作品之一。

 “Splatoon Raiders” is set in the mysterious Spirhalite Islands, where players join the beloved idol trio Deep Cut—Shiver (blue-haired), Frye (yellow-haired), and Big Man—in a survival adventure on a remote, uncharted island. According to the official trailer, the story begins with an airship crash that leaves the group stranded on the enigmatic archipelago. Players assume the role of a highly skilled engineer, who must collaborate with the three companions to gather resources, build camps, and help the island’s inhabitants unravel hidden threats and ancient puzzles. As the story unfolds, players gradually uncover the island’s secrets while navigating its wild and unpredictable terrain.

Gameplay takes a bold step away from the traditional 4v4 ink-based battles that define the Splatoon series, shifting instead to a third-person perspective focused on exploration and construction. Players can gather materials, fish, craft tools, and rely on mechanical companions for heavy labor or combat assistance. The trailer showcases dynamic interactions with the environment, such as climbing cliffs, crossing rivers, and using ink-based abilities to solve puzzles—essentially expanding Splatoon’s unique gameplay language into an open-world adventure format.

The visual presentation demonstrates the power of the Nintendo Switch 2, with significant improvements in texture detail, lighting effects, and animation fluidity. While Nintendo has not yet confirmed whether co-op or multiplayer modes will be supported, current information suggests that the main story will focus primarily on single-player gameplay. However, it is widely speculated that future DLCs or updates could introduce cooperative exploration mechanics.

Upon its reveal, Splatoon Raiders immediately became a hot topic in the gaming community. Many fans and critics hailed it as a bold reinvention of the Splatoon franchise, moving beyond its PvP-centric roots to offer a more immersive world and character-driven narrative. Especially given the timing of its release during the early life cycle of the Switch 2, the game is seen as a strong showcase of both the new hardware’s capabilities and Nintendo’s creative ambitions.

International media outlets like Polygon and The Verge have expressed strong anticipation, praising Nintendo for successfully expanding the Splatoon universe into a new genre and signaling a robust software lineup for the Switch 2. Meanwhile, gamers in Japan and Taiwan are actively discussing the game on forums, describing it as a blend of “Breath of the Wild” meets “Animal Crossing, but with Inklings”—a mix that feels both refreshing and true to the franchise’s identity.

In summary, Splatoon Raiders is more than just a spin-off—it represents a key evolution of the series under the new era of Switch 2. As the release date approaches, fans eagerly await more details about the combat system, building mechanics, supported languages, and localization features. But one thing is certain: this game is poised to become one of the flagship titles on the Switch 2, marking a new chapter in Nintendo’s beloved Splatoon universe.