With the upcoming release of the Nintendo Switch 2 title, Splatoon Raiders, on Thursday, July 23, 2026, Nintendo will hold a collaboration Splatfest in Splatoon 3 from 5:00 PM PT on July 10, 2026, to 5:00 PM PT on July 12, 2026.
A Splatoon Raiders Collaboration Splatfest Is Coming to Splatoon 3!
A collaboration Splatfest with Splatoon Raiders is coming to Splatoon 3!
In this Splatfest, you will choose one of three teams to battle for: Speed for those who dart around quickly to evade and confound Salmonid attacks, Power for those who overwhelm enemies and face swarms of Salmonids head-on, or Tactics for those who move strategically to create advantageous situations.
The event runs for 48 hours, from 5:00 PM PT on July 10, 2026, to 5:00 PM PT on July 12, 2026.
Also, the Sneak Peek has already begun ahead of the main event.
You can claim a Fest Tee by selecting your team at the voting terminal in the town square.
During this Splatfest, the occurrence rate of 10x Matches and Conch Shell battles will double compared to usual, and your chances to participate in 100x and 333x matches will also increase.
You can also earn more "Conch Shells" to use in the lobby gacha machine, which rewards items like banners, titles, food tickets, and ability chunks.
Special Design Banners and Titles Now Available
To commemorate the collaboration Splatfest, Nintendo is now distributing nine banners themed after Splatoon Raiders and the titles, "Spirhalite Islands" and “Mechanic.”
You can claim them by launching Splatoon 3 from the corresponding article in the "Squid Research Lab Report" within the Nintendo Switch 2 or Nintendo Switch system's News app, then heading to the lobby terminal in Splatsville.
Note that the distributed banners and titles are also compatible with the Splatoon 3 Banner Keychain currently available on the Nintendo Store.
Get Icon Elements by Participating in the Splatfest
Nintendo has released a frame that you can exchange for Platinum Points to coincide with the collaboration Splatfest.
Additionally, if you are a Nintendo Switch Online member and play Splatoon 3 during the main event, you can earn 100 Platinum Points and special icon elements.
Nintendo will automatically grant the icon elements after the Splatfest ends, between Monday, July 20, and Thursday, July 30, 2026.
Furthermore, playing Splatoon 3 will change the Nintendo Switch Online app theme to a collaboration Splatfest style.
The winning team's colors will hijack the theme based on the final results of the Splatfest.
Get Deep Cut Clear Cards at Participating Retailers
Select retailers displaying the Splatfest voting station and POP signage will host a campaign where you can receive an original Deep Cut clear card by telling the staff which team you wish to vote for.
Please check the Nintendo Topics (JPN) page for details on participating stores.
[トピックス]『スプラトゥーン レイダース』とのコラボフェスを『スプラトゥーン3』で開催。https://t.co/dDvf4Q8k1ihttps://t.co/dDvf4Q8k1i
— 任天堂株式会社 (@Nintendo) July 3, 2026
