Splatoon Raiders 1.1.0: Small Day-One Patch Hits Switch 2

Splatoon Raiders’ first patch went live today for players who pre-loaded the game, arriving a day before the July 23 launch. Version 1.1.0 is conspicuously lean — one audio adjustment and a handful of unspecified bug fixes. For handheld players, a tiny day-one patch is the best signal available: the core experience shipped in good shape, and the Switch 2’s storage stays free for actual games.

Why a Two-Line Patch Note Means Stable Handheld Performance

Nintendo did not list any frame rate tweaks or resolution adjustments in 1.1.0, which means the docked and handheld modes were already running at target. “Several other adjustments to improve the gameplay experience” is standard language for stability fixes that rarely change how a game feels on the small screen. For Switch 2 players planning tabletop sessions or commuter matches, a lean patch means minimal download time and zero risk of gyro controls getting retuned — a fitting launch state for what began life as a very different base-defense prototype. The Splatoon team appears to have baked the ink physics and gyro optimization into the launch build, making 1.1.0 a polish pass rather than an engine retune.

How Splatoon Raiders’ Launch Differs from Star Fox’s

Star Fox’s Switch 2 launch patch was a larger update, adding features and making significant changes. Splatoon Raiders’ minimalist approach — two lines of patch notes, no new features — indicates a game that launched complete, a promising sign for Nintendo’s first Switch 2 exclusive. Players who pre-loaded can grab the update immediately and be ready for tomorrow’s rollout. Early reviews have landed, and this patch will not change any scores. What it tells us: Switch 2’s second exclusive shipped in better launch shape than the first, and for players spending most of their time in handheld mode, that means stable frame rates, responsive gyro controls, and a download that finishes well before your train departs.