Salmon Run Next Wave

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Salmon Run Next Wave is a co-op multiplayer mode in Splatoon 3 for up to four players. It is a sequel to Salmon Run in Splatoon 2 and was revealed on 9 February 2022 during a Nintendo Direct.

Description

Like in Splatoon 2, each Salmon Run shift consists of three waves; to complete waves, players must collect Power Eggs and Golden Eggs by defeating Salmonids and depositing them at the egg basket. Each Boss Salmonid splatted yields three Golden Eggs; if they are not picked up, a Snatcher appears after a few seconds to retrieve them. Each player can carry only one Golden Egg at a time. Although this time around, salmon run is playable 24/7 like a turf war, unlike in splatoon 2 where it used a “closed and opened” system

Each wave has a quota, which varies depending on the number of players present and their ranks. If the quota is not filled before the wave timer ends or if all players are splatted, their shift is terminated. After a shift ends, players are rewarded Grizzco Points based on the amount of Power Eggs and Golden Eggs collected, which can be exchanged for bonuses. A player's pay grade will increase or decrease from completing or failing to meet quotas.

Equipment for collecting eggs is provided by Grizzco, including a Grizzco uniform and a lifesaver, as well as a different supplied main weapon for each wave and two uses of a single special weapon for each shift. When players are splatted, their lifesaver appears at their last position and a teammate can revive them by inking them. Players can also use ink to throw Golden Eggs with the new Egg Throw mechanic. Any Golden Eggs thrown at the egg basket will be inserted automatically. Ink level and special weapon uses are displayed visually, with the lifesaver serving as an ink tank with markings, and the player's specials appearing as packets on their headgear. Additionally, when three coworkers have been splatted, a notification saying "One player left!" will now appear.

Occasionally after a successful third wave, an Xtrawave will occur, with a large King Salmonid and multiple other Boss Salmonids appearing. During this wave, players are supplied with Egg Cannons to shoot Golden Eggs at the King Salmonid to damage it. There is no egg basket during this wave, as it is a timed fight against the King Salmonid. If a team is wiped out during the Xtrawave, they will still be compensated for successfully completing the first three waves. Damaging the King Salmonid during an Xtrawave will reward the player with fish scales, a precious resource that has three types, the rarer varieties of which are associated with higher hazard level. Fish scales can be exchanged for Splashtag banners, locker items, and a Grizzco approved alternate work outfit.

Known Occurrences return from Splatoon 2, with new ones being added, such as the Mudmouth Eruption. Additionally, an event called Big Run, where Salmonids invade inhabited cities, will happen once every few months and take place on multiplayer stages, such as Wahoo World.

Rotations

Unlike in Splatoon 2, Salmon Run Next Wave will be playable at all times, with Grizzco Industries never closing.

Loaned weapons

So far, the loaned weapons confirmed in Salmon Run Next Wave include the Splat Roller, Splattershot, Blaster, Splat Charger, Classic Squiffer Tri-Stringer, Splatana Wiper, Heavy Splatling, Splat Dualies, Bloblobber, Explosher, REEF-LUX 450, Splat Brella, Rapid Blaster Pro, Clash Blaster, Mini Splatling, Hydra Splatling, .52 Gal, N-ZAP '85, Sploosh-o-matic, Dapple Dualies, Tri-Slosher, Nautilus 47, H-3 Nozzlenose, Ballpoint Splatling, Undercover Brella, Splattershot Pro, Splatana Stamper, Sloshing Machine, Glooga Dualies, Aerospray MG, Dynamo Roller, Rapid Blaster, Bamboozler 14 Mk I, Range Blaster, .96 Gal, Squeezer, Dualie Squelchers, Slosher, and Inkbrush.

Unlike in Splatoon 2, there are more than four special weapons available in Salmon Run Next Wave. Confirmed special weapons so far include the Crab Tank, Killer Wail 5.1, Reefslider, Wave Breaker, Booyah Bomb, Triple Inkstrike, and Inkjet.

Stages

So far, only one stage has been announced for Salmon Run Next Wave, though another unnamed stage has been shown:

Image	Name	Description	Release Date
	Sockeye Station	Sockeye Station is set in a setting similar to that of Spawning Grounds, but appears to be in the Splatlands. It was first shown off in the first Salmon Run Next Wave trailer.	Initial release; 2022

Events

Main article: Known Occurrence

There are nine different events in Salmon Run Next Wave, with some having variants. Seven of the events return from Salmon Run in Splatoon 2.

• Water Levels (high and low tides)
• Rush
• Fog
• The Griller
• Cohock Charge
• Goldie Seeking
• The Mothership
• Mudmouth Eruptions
• Giant Tornado

Additionally, a special event known as Big Run will happen once every few months.

Ranks

“	The Profreshional title has been usurped by Eggsecutive VP, providing a shining new rung on the corporate ladder. Your earning power will increase with a higher title, but the job sites will get more intense too. We've even recorded a 333% increase in hazard level at the sites where Eggsecutive VPs work.	”
— Live from Squid Research Lab

Presumably, all job titles from Splatoon 2 will return. A new title, Eggsecutive VP, which is higher than Profreshional, has been confirmed.

Rewards

Completion of a round of Salmon Run Next Wave grants players Grizzco Points, which they can redeem at the exchange desk inside Grizzco Industries for bonuses. The reward amount is based on the player's pay grade and job title. Players will also earn Catalog Points which will increase their catalog level. If the player participates in an Xtrawave and damages the King Salmonid, they will receive fish scales.

Gallery

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  Logo

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  Key art (vertical)

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  Inkling in uniform

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  Another Inkling in uniform

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  An Octoling in uniform

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  Chums, a Smallfry, and a Cohock

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  A Snatcher and a Steelhead

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  Fish Stick

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  Flipper-Flopper

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  Slammin' Lid

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  Big Shot

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  Another Inkling in uniform

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  Chums and a Cohock

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  Golden Egg

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  Egg Cannon used to throw Golden Eggs

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  Character icon of Mr Grizz

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