Eggstra Work

Eggstra Work is a special event mode in Splatoon 3. The mode was revealed on social networks on 2023-02-20. Similar to Big Runs, Eggstra Work events are limited-time contests where players compete as part of a team to collect the most Golden Eggs in a set scenario of five waves.

Description
Described as a "team-building event", Eggstra Wave shifts follow the same pattern as regular Salmon Run shifts, occurring on regular Salmon Run stages, though players face five waves instead of the typical three. As the scenario is pre-set, the initial hazard level - as well as order and location of Salmonid spawns - are the same for all teams, allowing players to learn and optimize their strategies.

The starting Hazard Level is set to 60%. Therefore, wave 1 always has a quota of ten Golden Eggs. Reaching 1.5× or 2× the quota in a wave increases the Hazard Level for the next wave. The amount the Hazard Level increases depends on the number of players within the current shift.

Prior to Version 4.0.0, Eggstra Work shifts could only be entered alongside members of the player's friends list, or via a Pool. This lead to participants being able to compete in the event without having a full group of four players. Following the update, matchmaking similar to Freelance mode has been implemented to bring each group's member count to four. As such, players are now able to enter the event solo.

Rewards


At the end of the Eggstra Work event, exclusive locker stickers are awarded based on the highest team-wide Golden Egg total the player achieved in any one shift. This score is ranked relative to the high scores of all participating players, with different stickers awarded to players whose high score is in the top 5%, top 20%, or top 50% of scores. All players receive a basic version of the sticker. 

Quotes
"Mandatory update from SRL Corporate! Starting with Fresh Season 2023, Grizzco is pioneering a business initiative called Eggstra Work. It's a team-building event where you and friends try to collect the most Golden Eggs! We suggest you ready yourself to participate in April.

Please allow us to clarify. Each Eggstra Work session will have five waves and share the same job scenario, so it's imperative for you and your coworkers to plan ahead and maximize efficiency. All participants will receive a sticker. Top workers will receive a better sticker."

- @SplatoonNA on Twitter

"A new event - Eggstra Work - is coming to #Splatoon3 in Fresh Season 2023!

Team up with friends and compete for the high score (and in-game prizes) in set Salmon Run scenarios. Look out for the first contest in April!"

- @NintendoEurope on Twitter

Badges
Badges are available for reaching each tier of high score in any Eggstra Work event.

Trivia

 * According to datamining, 914,887 registered accounts participated in the first Eggstra Work shift and 968,546 for the second Eggstra Work shift.

Etymology
Eggstra Work is a pun on extra work and egg, emphasizing the importance of collecting Golden Eggs in this event.