Splatoon 3

‘Splatoon 3’ gives a preview into Salmon Run updates

'Splatoon 3' will launch this summer with new features in the co-op Salmon Run mode, dubbed the 'Next Wave'.

The highly anticipated Splatoon 3 made a showing at today’s Nintendo Direct presentation, with a preview into an updated game mode.

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The publisher previewed gameplay updates to their ink-based shooter’s co-op mode, Salmon Run: Next Wave, coming in the sequel. The survival minigame will feature new Boss Salmonid like the towering Fish Stick and aptly named Flipper-Flpper.

To deal with these foes, Players can now throw coveted Eggs to each other, while the squids and octolings will have access to powerful mounted weapons to splat with.

Check it all out in a new trailer below.

Splatoon 3 launches on the Nintendo Switch this summer.


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