Splatoon Raiders launches as first single-player Splatoon entry
Players crash-land on Spirhalite islands, teaming with Deep Cut to raid for loot and upgrade gear against Salmonid hordes.
Thursday, July 23, 2026
Splatoon Raiders launches as first single-player Splatoon entry — Thursday, July 23, 2026
July 23 unloads a stack of releases headlined by Splatoon Raiders, Halo: Campaign Evolved, and Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game. The Switch 2’s 2026 lineup is filling out with a mix of ports, remasters, and new entries, while a major AAA title is quietly eyeing the platform amid broader industry uncertainty.
Biggest developments
Halo: Campaign Evolved hits early access on PC, PS5, Xbox
Ground-up remake of the original with modern mechanics, redesigned missions, and rerecorded dialogue marks the franchise's 25th anniversary push.
Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game releases across platforms
1v1 2D fighter with story mode, online play, and support characters that shift styles; newcomer-friendly mode included.
Important posts & threads
Walmart discounts Switch 2 memory cards amid price hikes
Best prices noted on 512GB and 256GB microSD Express cards for the new console.
Avatar Legends review highlights satisfying movement
Mitchell Saltzman calls it a throwback sprite fighter with the sauce and some of the most satisfying movement in the genre.
Hasbro reveals Legend of Zelda action figures at SDCC
Link, Zelda, and Ganondorf get the detailed treatment in new figures unveiled at Comic-Con.
Bullish takes
- Multiplatform day-one drops for Avatar and Halo signal broader reach beyond single ecosystems.
- Splatoon Raiders' single-player focus opens the series to new players without ditching core ink mechanics.
Why this matters
A rare mid-summer pileup suggests publishers clearing inventory before the GTA 6 shadow falls in November.