Splatoon 3: How to play Salmon Run

Continuing the legacy of its predecessors, Splatoon 3 didn’t let players down. In addition to story campaigns, this game has other modes to help you have fun. Salmon Run is a cooperative multiplayer mode that was also available in Splatoon 3. This multiplayer mode is back in Splatoon 3 and Nintendo has made it more fun. There is a small update as the name is now Salmon Run Next Wave. Here is our guide that outlines the steps to unlock and play Salmon Run in Splatoon 3.

How to unlock and play Salmon Run in Splatoon 3

Salmon Run is a four-player PvE game in which players must complete three waves. However, here is how to unlock and play the Salmon Run Next Wave mode in the game:

• To unlock Salmon Run, you need to reach level 4. Also, reaching level 4 in Splatoon 3 isn’t that hard, as all you have to do is play a few matches.
• Later, when you reach the fourth level, go to Grizzo and chat with Mr. Grizz. Also, complete the tutorial to unlock Salmon Run in Splatoon 3.
• After that, you can play this mode with your friends. Invite them by entering Grizzco and pressing the L key.
• Now at the bottom left of the screen on the sidebar of the match menu, select With Friends.
• Alternatively, you can choose to play a Freelance Match or a Private Assignment Match with your friends.
• Also, keep in mind that participating in a Private Quest match will not increase your rank.
• After completing all three waves in the Salmon Escape mode, you will receive Grizz points, which can be exchanged for various rewards in Grizzo.
• You also earn Catalog Points, which help you level up your Catalog in Splatoon 3.
• Also, if you deal enough damage to the king salmon in Xtrawave, you can get valuable rewards like fish scales.

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Here’s how you can unlock and play Salmon Run Next Wave mode in Splatoon 3 and get your bonuses.