Salmon Run is a co-op multiplayer mode available in Splatoon 2 for up to four players. It can be played locally with other people (local wireless or LAN) at The Shoal or online at certain times through Grizzco Industries. The online version requires the player to be at least Level 4 to be able to play.
Producer Hisashi Nogami says that Salmon Run was made to take advantage of how portable the Nintendo Switch is and to give smaller groups of players an interesting local multiplayer experience, since other game modes need a lot of players (eight), which makes Salmon Run unique. [1].
There are three waves in each Salmon Run. To finish a wave, players must defeat Salmonids and drop Power Eggs and Golden Eggs in the egg basket. Every Boss Salmonid that is splatted drops three Golden Eggs. If these eggs are not picked up within a few seconds, a Snatcher will show up to take them back. Each player can carry only one Golden Egg at a time.
Each wave has a quota, which varies depending on the number of players present and its ranks. Players fail the run if the quota isn’t met before the wave timer runs out or if all of their shots hit the ground. Completing a run increases the players pay grade, which also determines the difficulty of runs. Players are still paid for the Golden Eggs they found even if they fail, but their pay grade may go down.
When the difficulty is high, the most waves that can be sent at once are 21, 23, and 25. This happens when the squads average rank is Profreshional 600 or above. A message appears on-screen at the start of such a shift stating “Hazard Level MAX!!”.
In this mode, Inklings and Octolings have special gear that lets them be brought back to life if they get splatted. When splatted, a lifesaver appears at their last position after a few seconds. By inking it, a teammate can revive them and they come back with a short period of invulnerability. If they collected a Golden Egg before being splatted, it is not lost. Also, if they didn’t have a Golden Egg before being hit, they might get one while they’re in a lifesaver. However, eggs cannot be deposited in the egg basket until they are revived. During the whole game, every player wears the same uniform, which includes a green cap, orange overalls, green gloves, and green boots, no matter what gear they were wearing before entering this mode. Also, no gear abilities apply during this modes gameplay.
In Salmon Run, Inklings and Octolings ink level and special weapon uses are displayed visually. The lifesaver on their back acts as their ink tank, which depletes clockwise from top. Their special weapon stock looks like two silver bags on their hat, but when they use a special weapon, the bags disappear.
The box around the squid or octopus icons glows orange to let you know that one of the teams is down or that there are less than four active players.
When thirty seconds are left, the timer turns yellow, and if the quota isn’t met yet, the box around the timer and quota lights up orange to warn you. A separate countdown shows up in the middle of the screen as an overlay for the last ten seconds. The numbers are orange if the goal is not met and green if it is.
Salmon Run is not always playable online, as the Grizzco Industries building can sometimes be closed. It opens in an irregular pattern but can be expected to be available every other day. Each Salmon Run rotation features one random stage and four random weapons to be assigned to players.
The stages menu shows when the next five Salmon Runs will start, as well as the stages and weapons for the next two. Because the rotations are planned ahead of time, new stages and weapons might not show up for a while.
Salmon Run is one of the most popular online multiplayer modes in the Splatoon series. This cooperative mode pits a team of up to 4 Inklings against waves of aggressive Salmonids. Players must defeat the Salmonids and collect their Power Eggs and Golden Eggs before time runs out. Completing shifts in Salmon Run earns players prizes and increases their Salmon Run rank.
With new stages map hazards. weapon rotations. and reward capsules changing frequently many players wonder – when does Salmon Run reset?
The Salmon Run Schedule
In Splatoon 2 and Splatoon 3 Salmon Run is only available to play online during certain time slots. Grizzco Industries, home of Salmon Run operates irregular hours. Players can view the schedule for upcoming Salmon Run shifts from the main menu.
The schedule shows the start times for the next 5 Salmon Run rotations The stages and available weapons are also displayed for the next 2 shifts New stages and weapons unlocked through updates may not appear right away, as shifts are scheduled ahead of time.
Salmon Run Reset Frequency
The standard Salmon Run rotation lasts 1 day and 16 hours (40 hours). Rotations change at the following times, in order:
- 00:00 UTC
- 16:00 UTC
- 08:00 UTC
This 40 hour rotation repeats continuously. If a shift starts on Monday at 16:00 UTC and ends on Wednesday at 08:00 UTC, the next shift will start.
There are some exceptions to the normal 40 hour rotation:
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Big Run Events: Approximately once a month, a Big Run event lasts for 48 hours instead of the usual 40. This throws off the reset schedule slightly.
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Maintenance downtime: Salmon Run is unavailable during maintenance periods like major updates. This can push upcoming shifts earlier or later than usual.
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Splatfest weekends: Salmon Run is closed for the duration of Splatfest events, which last 48 hours.
Grizzco Rank and Reward Resets
In addition to the shifts rotating, player ranks and reward capsules reset on a different timeframe:
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Grizzco Rank: A player’s Salmon Run job title, from Apprentice to Profreshional, persists across rotations. However, the points within each rank reset every 40 hours when rotations change.
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Reward capsules: The limit on redeemable bonus capsules resets whenever the gear reward cycles to a new item, approximately every 2 days. Players can have up to 99 unclaimed capsules.
Tips for Salmon Run Success
Now that you know when everything resets, here are some tips to take advantage of Salmon Run:
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Check the schedule and set a reminder for your favorite new stage or weapon rotation.
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Aim to climb Salmon Run ranks and hit point milestones right before resets.
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Claim reward capsules before new gear is available to maximize your bonuses.
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Take advantage of Big Run events to earn extra rewards.
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Manage shifts around Splatfest downtime to maintain your rank.
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Squad up with friends and coordinate play times around rotations.
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Review the current stage and weapons to pick appropriate gear abilities.
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Lean heavy on offense before resets to minimize rank point losses from failures.
By understanding the Salmon Run reset schedule, you can plan your shifts strategically. Teamwork makes the dream work in Grizzco Industries! Now get out there and collect those Golden Eggs. I’ll see you at the next rotation!
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Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning |
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| Japanese | サーモンランSāmon ran | Salmon Run |
| Dutch | Salmon Run | – |
| French | Salmon Run | – |
| German | Salmon Run | – |
| Italian | Salmon Run | – |
| Russian | Salmon Run | – |
| Spanish | Salmon Run | – |
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Rare weapon wildcard rotation
Every few months, a wildcard rotation has golden question marks instead of the normal green ones. This signifies that the supplied weapons are all rare, but still randomly loaned. Each player is equally likely to receive any of the four rare weapons. The first such rotation took place on and was announced in a Tweet citing a message from Mr. Grizz saying that he wouldn’t be able to get the standard weapons ready in time, so the shift would happen with just his own things. [3] Like other random rotations, Frantic Aspic replaces Deluge Dirge during normal waves.
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FAQ
How long does a Salmon Run last?
Why is Salmon Run not always available?
Does Salmon Run give you more money?
How does Salmon Run work in Splatoon 3?
What happens when a salmon run is over?
When a Salmon Run is over, if the player has reached Profreshional level, it will reset back to either Profreshional 40 if the player has not hit Profreshional 100 yet, or the last hundred milestone they passed, so if they are at Profreshional 280 when the Salmon Run ends, they will reset back to Profreshional 200.
What are the benefits of smoked salmon over raw salmon?
It actually has the same characteristics as raw salmon, being relatively low in calories, it is an excellent source of protein, good fat and several vitamins and minerals. The smoking process just adds an aroma.
What is salmon run?
Salmon Run is a multiplayer game mode that requires coordinated teamwork and communication to defeat waves of Salmonids. Players are required to bring a selected amount of Golden Eggs by defeating Boss Salmonids to the goal to complete the wave and move to the next wave.
How often do weapons change in salmon run?
In Salmon Run, the available weapons and Stages change approximately every 2 days. Furthermore, all the weapons you use will change with each wave, so it is best to be able to stand around and target the Boss Salmonids that are good at each Weapon. Boss Salmonids will appear at the same time when the “Boss Salmonid Alert!”