What modes support co-op in Splatoon 2?
How many players can play Splatoon 2 via system link or LAN?
How many players can play Splatoon 2 online?
How many players are supported in combo co-op?
What is the goal of Salmon Run?
Kill bosses, get eggs; sounds easy! Where's the challenge?
So what do you get for winning?
That's a lot to take in, can you summarize?
How do I set up a match of Salmon Run with my friends? Is the Nintendo Switch Online app required?
Are four players required to play Salmon Run?
When playing online, can I join a friend's game if the host has a higher Pay Grade than me?
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The main hook to "Salmon Run" is that in addition to fending off waves of enemies, called "Salmonids," you and your teammates will also need to collect a number of "Golden Eggs," which drop from bigger foes, within a set time limit. Even after you collect all the eggs, however, you still have to survive the remainder of the wave. The mode also has a difficulty setting that goes from 5% (easiest) to 100% (hardest). Even on the easiest difficulty, you'll need to work with your teammates to call out bosses and incoming threats.
During the presentation, Nintendo showed off a bit of gameplay for Splatoon 2's new four player co-op mode, Salmon Run. It looks like it'll function quite similarly to standard horde modes, but with the added wrinkle of Splatoon's unique mechanics. You can check out the video below: