Nintendo has announced fresh news for Splatoon 3 in its third seasonthe spring season, which begins on March 1st and it will last three months. We can expect new special weapons, new clothes and two maps (one old and one recovered from the previous ones).
But the biggest changes will take place in the mode Salmon Runthe horde co-op mode that was already in Splatoon 2, but is getting more post-launch attention in Splatoon 3, in the form of events.
Specifically, they have announced two new events in March and in Aprilwhich will encourage players to put on Don Oso’s jumpsuit and collect fingerlings from the dirty salmonids.
According to Don Oso, SA forecasts, the second Big Run of #Splatoon3 It will take place from March 4 to 6. Defend the Coral Institute from the invasion of salmonids… and be very careful with the dragon! pic.twitter.com/sp713NTlgX
— Nintendo Spain (@NintendoES) February 20, 2023
Splatoon 3 Events: Big Run in March, and New Mode in April
The Salmon Run mode consists of three waves, fighting against hordes of small and large salmonids (and bosses) with the goal of getting the largest number of fry. Every so often, there is a special event, similar to Splatfests, called the Big Run.
He second big run has been confirmed for the weekend of March 4 to 6, just start your spring season. There has only been one Big Run since the game launched in September, so don’t forget to participate!
This event is played on one of the normal multiplayer maps, Coral Institutewhich is invaded by salmonids, and a new boss will debut in it, a dragon called Horrorboros in English.
We’re probably legally required to inform you that a new type of King Salmonid may begin appearing in March. It’s a giant, terrifying serpent called Horrorboros, and did we mention that it flies? But…you’ll probably be fine. Remember—you can earn a sticker! pic.twitter.com/oGtOgcWgsE
— Splatoon North America (@SplatoonNA) February 20, 2023
But the most interesting comes in Aprilwith the arrival of an entirely new mode, which they refer to as an “event”, although it is not clear if it will be a temporary event as “fleeting” as the Splatfest or Big Run, which happen once every one or two months.
Is about “Eggstra Work“, in English, a little extra work for the most seasoned employees of Don Oso. The objective is to collect the most fry in five rounds (instead of three) and on the same map.
According to the official Twitter of Splatoon 3, say that “it will be essential to plan the strategy to be as efficient as possible”. The best players will receive best stickers (although everyone will receive a sticker to decorate the ticket office), as well as scales to redeem new items that will be added to the store, such as the monkeys from Splatoon 2.
