Nintendo explains why it’s coming out with Splatoon Raiders instead of Splatoon 4
Nintendo clarifies its decision to release Splatoon Raiders as a looter shooter instead of a full Splatoon 4 sequel.
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Nintendo has released Splatoon Raiders, a title described as a simplistic looter shooter. The company has provided an explanation for choosing this direction over the release of Splatoon 4.
Coverage from Nintendo Everything and Yahoo Tech highlights the reasoning behind the game's release and suggests that Splatoon 4 will still happen. Meanwhile, Final Weapon reports on the release of an overview trailer and the reveal of Amiibo features, while ComicBook.com reviews the game as not doing enough new things to stand out.
Future developments include monitoring the impact of the revealed Amiibo features and further confirmation regarding the eventual release of Splatoon 4.
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Quick answers
What is Splatoon Raiders?
It is described as a simplistic looter shooter.
Will Splatoon 4 be released?
According to Yahoo Tech, Nintendo has essentially indicated that Splatoon 4 will happen.
What new features have been revealed for Splatoon Raiders?
An overview trailer has been released and Amiibo features have been revealed.
Coverage (7)
- Splatoon Raiders Review: Round and round we go Stevivor · 10h ago
- Ask the Developer Vol. 22: Splatoon Raiders nintendo.com · 10h ago
- Splatoon Raiders Is a Simplistic Looter Shooter That Doesn't Do Enough New to Stand Out (Review) ComicBook.com · 10h ago
- Splatoon Raiders Overview Trailer Released, Amiibo Features Revealed Final Weapon · 10h ago
- Nintendo Basically Says That Splatoon 4 Will Happen Yahoo Tech · 10h ago
- Round Up: "Incredibly Compelling" nintendolife.com · 10h ago
- Nintendo explains why it’s coming out with Splatoon Raiders instead of Splatoon 4 Nintendo Everything · 10h ago broke it first
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