Eggstra Work
Enjoy a team-building work exercise with friends and coworkers!
| Type | Online multiplayer mode |
| Players | 4 |
| Ranked | No |
| Controllers |  Joy-Con Nintendo Switch Pro Controller
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| Release Date | 15 April 2023 (playable only during event)[1] |
Eggstra Work is an event mode in Splatoon 3. The mode was revealed on social networks on 20 February 2023.[1][2] 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.[3] 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. Players can also select which weapon they will wield for the full duration of an Eggstra shift, however, it is imperative to note that multiple players cannot choose the same weapon, and groups of two that queue freelance Eggstra work are not guaranteed to use the weapon they have selected.
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.[4]
| Number of Players | 1.5× Quota | 2× Quota |
|---|---|---|
| 1 player | +5% | +10% |
| 2 players | +10% | +20% |
| 3 players | +20% | +40% |
| 4 players | +30% | +60% |
Before Version 4.0.0, Eggstra Work shifts could only be entered alongside members of the player's friends list, or via a Pool. This led 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 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%, top 50%, or bottom 50% of scores.[3]
| Reward | High Score | Event Dates | Stage | |||
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| Bottom 50% | Top 50% | Top 20% | Top 5% | |||
| Salmonid sticker | 
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15 to 16 April 2023 | Sockeye Station |
| 122 & Under | 123 - 168 | 169 - 202 | 203 & Up | |||
| Steelhead sticker | 
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1 to 2 July 2023 | Gone Fission Hydroplant |
| 142 & Under | 143 - 177 | 178 - 216 | 217 & Up | |||
| Steel Eel sticker | 
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4 to 5 November 2023 | Spawning Grounds |
| 135 & Under | 136 - 167 | 168 - 204 | 205 & Up | |||
| Scrapper sticker | 
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3 to 4 February 2024 | Marooner's Bay |
| 133 & Under | 134 - 171 | 172 - 217 | 218 & Up | |||
| Stinger sticker | 
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11 to 13 May 2024 | Jammin' Salmon Junction |
| 140 & Under | 141 - 184 | 185 - 235 | 236 & Up | |||
| Maws sticker | 
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20 to 22 July 2024 | Salmonid Smokeyard |
| 144 & Under | 145 - 180 | 181 - 226 | 227 & Up | |||
Eggstra Work shifts
- Main article: List of Eggstra Work shifts in Splatoon 3
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 your 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. |
” |
| “ | 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! |
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— @NintendoEurope on Twitter[5]
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Dialogue
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View the quotation page. |
Badges
Badges are available for reaching each tier of high score in any Eggstra Work event.
| Image | In-game description |
|---|---|
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Top 50% in Eggstra Work! |
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Top 20% in Eggstra Work! |
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Top 5% in Eggstra Work! |
Gallery
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Promotional image of a team of Grizzco workers
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The Eggstra Work menu option in-game
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The results screen from an Eggstra Work event shift
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Diagram explaining the Eggstra Work event score system
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The Special Bonus Meter that fills when completing Eggstra Work shifts
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Warning message when queueing for eggstra work as a duo
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Bulletin Board used for displaying event results. It appears in the Grizzco building following the conclusion of an Eggstra Work event
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Clip of the Bulletin Board wobbling when approached by the player
Top Teams and Average Roe
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Sockeye Station 2023
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Gone Fission Hydroplant 2023 (Japanese text)
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Spawning Grounds 2023
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Marooner's Bay 2024
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Jammin' Salmon Junction 2024
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Salmonid Smokeyard 2024 (Japanese text)
Trivia
- According to data mining, 914,887 registered accounts participated in the first Eggstra Work shift[6] and 968,546 for the second Eggstra Work shift.[7]
Etymology
Eggstra Work is a pun on extra work and egg, emphasizing the importance of collecting Golden Eggs in this event.
Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
 Japanese |
バイトチームコンテスト baito chīmu kontesto |
Part-time work team contest [a] |
 Dutch |
Bedrijfseitje | Small company egg[b] |
 French |
Défi œuf sup' | Supplementary egg challenge[c] |
 German |
Team-Wettkampf | Team-Contest |
 Italian |
Sfida tra colleghi | Challenge among colleagues |
 Russian |
Икорный овертайм Ikornyy overtaym |
Caviar overtime |
 Spanish (NOA) |
Recolección extra | Extra harvest |
 Spanish (NOE) |
Alianza alevínica | Golden Eggy alliance |
 Chinese (Simplified) |
团队打工竞赛 tuánduì dǎgōng jìngsài (Mandarin) |
Team Work Competition |
 Chinese (Traditional) |
團隊打工競賽 tuánduì dǎgōng jìngsài (Mandarin) |
Team Work Competition |
 Korean |
아르바이트 팀 콘테스트 aleubaiteu tim konteseuteu |
Same as Japanese |
Translation notes
- ↑ In Japanese, "part-time job" is called "arubaito" (from German Arbeit) and is generally abbreviated to "baito".
- ↑ From bedrijfsuitje ("company outing") and diminutive of ei ("egg")
- ↑ From "heures sup'" ("overtime working") and "oeuf" ("egg"). "Sup'" is the shortened version of "supplémentaire" ("supplementary")
References
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