How to win in the new Hatchling Run mode in Squad Busters

The new Hatchling Run mode in Squad Busters is the game's first PvE co-op game mode. Since its arrival was announced via the February 2025 Squad Update video, the community has been trying to figure out ways to increase their chances of winning in this new player vs environment game mode.

However, to ensure your victory, you must learn in detail about the Hatchling Run mode in Squad Busters. This article will explain everything to know about the new game mode and more.

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Hatchling Run mode in Squad Busters: Everything you need to know

The Hatchling Run mode is the first temporary game mode in Squad Busters. Supercell promised more such temporary modes under the PvE game mode.

You will be able to team up with three players in the match. Each team must gather Hatchlings and bring them to the Coop. Instead of Gems, you will have to catch the Hatchlings spawning all over the map. There will be armies of monsters that will attack the Coop, and each team must protect their Coops from these monsters to win the game.

Your team must defend against 10 waves of monsters to save the Coop. Once the match ends, these Hatchlings will be converted into Gems. You can also trade them in the in-game shop for new veggie skins for Colt, Bea, and Trader.

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Tips for the new Hatchling Run mode in Squad Busters

Since this is a brand-new game mode, many players might find it hard to chalk out a strategy to increase their chances of winning. This segment brings certain tips that can help you in that respect.

The Hatchling Run mode in Squad Busters is the first game mode of the title's PVE gameplay (Image via Supercell)

• Choose your teammates wisely: It is important to team up with active players who have mastered the basics of the game. While you can also enter a solo queue and play with randoms, teaming up with your friends in the first few matches improves your chances of victory.
• Select a balanced lineup: Since the main goal is to defeat monsters and save your Coop, choosing a balanced lineup will be crucial. Choose units that can inflict huge damage on the monsters.
• Faster elimination of the monsters: It is mentioned in the Squad Update video that the sooner you eliminate the monster waves, the more time you will have before the next wave. This will help you to regroup and position yourself properly. This strategy will help you be prepared for the next wave. You can also try to collect more chickens during this time which will help you earn more coins.

You can try out different strategies as a team to increase our chances of earning. One such approach involves sending two teammates to gather Chickens while one guards the Coop with their troops. However, the player trying to defend the Coop might not get enough rewards. In that case, you can try to interchange roles after each monster wave.

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In the official video, there was a 16-day time limit on the Hatchling Run mode in Squad Busters. Thus, it seems like this new mode will run for a limited time. However, players who want to grab the new Veggie Skins added to this update should play this new mode often.