Splatoon Raiders launched exclusively on Switch 2 this week, and Nintendo has already shipped its first update. Version 1.1.0 dropped on July 22, 2026, bringing music adjustments and a round of bug fixes. Standard launch-window stuff, but there's a catch: you need the update installed to access any online features.
What version 1.1.0 actually changes
The patch is light on specifics, which is pretty typical for Nintendo's first post-launch drops. Here's the full breakdown from the official Japanese patch notes:
Splatoon Raiders - Version 1.1.0 (July 22, 2026)
General
- Music played in some scenes has been adjusted
- Several bugs have been fixed to improve the gameplay experience
That's the complete list. No balance changes, no new content, no structural shifts to how the game plays. Just audio tweaks and under-the-hood fixes that Nintendo felt were worth shipping before the player base got too deep into the game.
A single-player game with more multiplayer than you'd expect
Here's the thing about Splatoon Raiders: it's primarily a single-player treasure hunting adventure, which puts it in different territory from Splatoon 3's ink-battle multiplayer focus. But the game still ships with local and online co-op, making the online requirement in this patch relevant for a bigger chunk of the player base than you might assume.
The co-op angle is worth paying attention to. For a game positioned as a solo experience, the multiplayer options are reportedly generous, and the update locking out unpatched players from online play means anyone planning to run through the game with friends needs to be on the same version.
Nintendo Music gets nine new tracks
Separate from the patch itself, Nintendo also added 9 tracks from Splatoon Raiders to the Nintendo Music app today as a special release. Four waves of themed icons are rolling out alongside the launch as well, so there's more surrounding the game's debut than just the update.
The music drop is a nice touch for fans of the series' audio direction. Splatoon has always had a distinct sound identity going back to the original game, and Raiders continuing that tradition into Switch 2 exclusive territory is exactly what you'd hope for.
For players who want to get the most out of the game while the community is still fresh, the Splatoon Raiders guides cover the key systems and mechanics worth knowing before you jump in. Broader gaming guides are available too if you're picking up other Switch 2 titles alongside it.
Nintendo has confirmed English patch notes will be published separately, so the current notes are translated from the Japanese release. The core details are consistent regardless of language, and future updates will likely bring more targeted fixes as the player base surfaces edge cases post-launch.
