Splatoon 3 Gets Cooperative Mode, Salmon Run: Next Wave

During today’s 40-minute long Nintendo Direct, we got a glimpse at Splatoon 3’s frenetic cooperative multiplayer mode.

The trailer shows four people being dropped on an abandoned rig, surrounded by water-creatures that are determined to bring the team down. Splatoon’s cutesy visuals are beautifully paired with the dark skyline and dissonant music of third-person combat. You will face several bosses, each with their own unique challenges. You’ll have to use your various paintball guns to slow down/vanquish enemies, transfer essential items like eggs to safe areas, and transform into an array of paint-spewing mechs. If you’ve got what it takes, maybe you’ll even get the chance to take on the Giant Salmon.