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'''Events''' are special periods in {{pb}} where in-game rewards are prominent and unique things can happen. | '''Events''' are special periods in {{pb}} where in-game rewards are prominent and unique things can happen. | ||
They are announced sometime before they happen, in the [[Pikmin Bloom interface#News|news section]] of the main menu, via emails to those who have signed up to receive them | They are announced sometime before they happen, in the [[Pikmin Bloom interface#News|news section]] of the main menu, via emails to those who have signed up to receive them, and on the [https://pikminbloom.com/en/news/ ''Pikmin Bloom'' website]. | ||
== List == | == List == | ||
The following is a list of events by year. | |||
=== 2021 === | |||
==== First Community Day ==== | |||
[[File:PB-communityday.png|thumb|right|300px|Promotional image for the event.]] | |||
''Pikmin Bloom'''s first Community Day event occurred on {{date|13|November|2021}}. It was set to run from 9:00am to 6:00pm local time, however, due to network issues making players unable to access the game, it was extended to run to 8:00pm.{{cite web|https://community.pikminbloom.com/discussion/291/resolved-network-error-nov-13th|Forum post|the Pikmin Bloom Support Community|published={{date|13|November|2021}}|retrieved={{date|14|November|2021}}}} Bonuses of this event included:{{cite web|https://pikminbloom.com/en/news/event-2021-1112/|News post|the Pikmin Bloom website|published={{date|11|November|2021}}}} | |||
*[[Big Flower]]s bloomed into pansies when regular flowers were planted around them. | |||
**This effect started the day before and continued throughout the weekend. | |||
*Users who walked 10,000 steps or more earned a special Community Day Participant [[Badge (Pikmin Bloom)|badge]]. | |||
*[[Fruit (Pikmin Bloom)|Fruits]] gave twice the [[nectar]]. | |||
*[[Seedling]]s in the [[Planter Pack]] grew at 1.5 times the normal speed. | |||
**To have received this badge, players needed to log in to the game at least once in the 2 weeks after the event. | |||
This event was announced on {{date|4|November|2021}},{{cite web|https://pikminbloom.com/en/news/event-2021-1105/|News post|the Pikmin Bloom website|published={{date|4|November|2021}}|retrieved={{date|8|November|2021}}}} just 9 days after the game's global release. | |||
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== | ==== Second Community Day ==== | ||
[[File:December Community Day Promotional Image.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Social media promotional image for the event.]] | |||
''Pikmin Bloom'''s second Community Day occurred on {{date|18|December|2021}}. It was themed around poinsettia flowers, and lasted for the whole day. Bonuses included:{{cite web|https://www.pikminbloom.com/en/news/event-2021-1214/|News post|the Pikmin Bloom website|published={{date|13|December|2021}}|retrieved={{date|14|December|2021}}}} | |||
*[[Big Flower]]s bloomed into poinsettias when regular flowers were planted around them. | |||
*Players achieving the 10,000 step goal on this day were awarded a special poinsettia flower [[Badge (Pikmin Bloom)|badge]]. | |||
*Seedlings in the [[Planter Pack]] grew at 1.5 times the usual speed. This effect was stackable with the [[flower planting]] multiplier. | |||
This event was announced on {{date|2|December|2021}}.{{cite web|https://twitter.com/pikminbloom_jp/status/1466240800908587010/|Tweet by Pikmin Bloom Japan|Twitter|published={{date|2|December|2021}}|retrieved={{date|2|December|2021}}}}{{cite web|https://twitter.com/PikminBloom/status/1466301193949523971/|Tweet by Pikmin Bloom|Twitter|published={{date|2|December|2021}}|retrieved={{date|2|December|2021}}}} During this event, the [[Pikmin Bloom interface#Step counter|step counter]] on the [[Pikmin Bloom interface#Main menu|main menu]] was replaced with a special poinsettia-themed step counter graphic, which linked to the [[Pikmin Bloom interface#News|news menu]] when tapped before reaching the goal, and the badge's information page after reaching the goal. (This made the regular step counter inaccessible.) This step graphic returned in every subsequent Community Day event, with different theming to match each event's promoted flower. Following the event, [[challenges]] gave poinsettia nectar instead of pansy nectar. | |||
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==== Holiday Roadside Decor Pikmin ==== | |||
[[File:PB_roadside_holiday_2021_promo.jpg|thumb|250px|right|Social media promotional image for the event, featuring some Decor Pikmin with the special stickers.]] | |||
For a limited time centered around Christmas, Roadside-type [[Decor Pikmin]] wore special holiday-themed stickers instead of the standard letter stickers. This applied to any Pikmin sprouted during this period, regardless of when it reached Decor status. It started on {{date|21|December|2021}} after being announced the day before,{{cite web|https://twitter.com/PikminBloom/status/1472808992120389633|Tweet by Pikmin Bloom|Twitter|published={{date|20|December|2021}}|retrieved={{date|21|December|2021}}}} and finished on {{date|11|January|2022}}. This is the first event to introduce limited-time special Decor Pikmin. There was another effect of this event which was announced later, which was that [[coin]]s will be earned 1 for every 250 flowers planted instead of 1 for every 500 flowers planted, capped at 60 coins per day, and lasting for the duration of the event.{{cite web|https://twitter.com/PikminBloom/status/1473850862674006016|Tweet by Pikmin Bloom|Twitter|published={{date|22|December|2021}}|retrieved={{date|22|December|2021}}}} | |||
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=== 2022 === | |||
==== Third Community Day ==== | |||
[[File:January 2022 Community Day Promotional Image.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Social media promotional image for the event.]] | |||
''Pikmin Bloom'''s third Community Day occurred on {{date|22|January|2022}}. It was themed around camellia flowers, and lasted for the whole day. Bonuses included:{{cite web|https://www.pikminbloom.com/en/news/event-2022-0113/|News post|the Pikmin Bloom website|published={{date|13|January|2022}}}} | |||
*[[Big Flower]]s bloomed into camellias when regular flowers were planted around them. | |||
*Players achieving the 10,000 step goal on this day were awarded a special camellia flower [[Badge (Pikmin Bloom)|badge]]. | |||
*Seedlings in the [[Planter Pack]] grew at 1.5 times the usual speed. This effect was stackable with the [[flower planting]] multiplier. | |||
*[[Coin]]s could be obtained at twice the rate while flower planting. | |||
This event was announced on {{date|13|January|2022}}. Following the event, [[challenges]] gave camellia nectar instead of poinsettia nectar. | |||
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== See also == | ==== Lunar New Year Decor Pikmin ==== | ||
[[File:PB_Lunar_New_Year_Decor_JP.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Japanese social media promotional image featuring the new Decor Pikmin.]] | |||
To celebrate the Lunar New Year in parts of Asia, a new type of special [[Decor Pikmin]] were made available from {{date|1|February}} to {{date|10|February|2022}}. Features of this event include:{{cite web|https://niantic.helpshift.com/hc/en/23-pikmin-bloom/faq/3244-lunar-new-year-decor-pikmin/|Lunar New Year Decor Pikmin|Niantic Support|retrieved={{date|1|February|2022}}}} | |||
*Special [[Huge Seedling]]s can appear, marked with a modified Niantic logo appearing next to them in menu screens. | |||
**These seedlings are more likely to be discovered where seedlings haven't been found before. | |||
**They cannot be found using the [[detector]]. | |||
**Only one special seedling can be in the seedling storage or the Planter Pack at a time. | |||
**After walking 10,000 steps, it will grow into a Red, Blue, or Yellow Pikmin with the new decor. | |||
*[[Special Slot]]s are available in the [[shop]] for 25% less coins. | |||
This event was announced via the in-game news section on {{date|29|January|2022}}, but only in certain regions. The worldwide public announcement didn't occur until {{date|1|February}}, the first day of the event.{{cite web|https://twitter.com/PikminBloom_jp/status/1488346388702314508|Tweet by Pikmin Bloom Japan|Twitter|published={{date|1|February|2022}}}} | |||
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==== Valentine's Day ==== | |||
A special Valentine's Day event, similar in style to a Community Day, occurred on {{date|14|February|2022}}. It was themed around hearts and roses, common symbols of romance. Bonuses include: | |||
*[[Friendship]] gain from feeding Pikmin [[nectar]] was doubled (does not apply to special nectar). | |||
*[[Big Flower]]s bloomed into roses when regular flowers were planted around them. | |||
*[[Challenge]]s gave rose nectar instead of camellia nectar, just for the day. | |||
*Packs of items in the [[shop]] included twice as much special nectar as usual. | |||
This event was announced on {{date|13|February}}, the day before the event, and a few days after the announcement of the community day that took place a few days after this event. | |||
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==== Fourth Community Day ==== | |||
[[File:February 2022 Community Day Promotional Image.jpg|thumb|left|300px|Promotional image for the event.]] | |||
''Pikmin Bloom'''s fourth Community Day occurred on {{date|19|February|2022}}. It was themed around plum blossoms, and lasted for the whole day. Bonuses included:{{cite web|https://pikminbloom.com/en/news/2022-0211/|News post|the Pikmin Bloom website|published={{date|10|February|2022}}|retrieved={{date|11|February|2022}}}} | |||
*[[Big Flower]]s bloomed into plum blossoms when regular flowers were planted around them. | |||
*Players achieving the 10,000 step goal on this day were rewarded with a special plum blossom flower [[Badge (Pikmin Bloom)|badge]]. | |||
*Seedlings in the [[Planter Pack]] grew at 1.5 times the usual speed. This effect was stackable with the [[flower planting]] multiplier. | |||
*[[Coin]]s could be obtained at twice the rate while flower planting. | |||
This event was announced on {{date|10|February|2022}}. Following the event, [[challenges]] gave plum blossom nectar instead of camellia nectar. | |||
Additionally, players in the United States who reach 10,000 steps became eligible to receive a discount code for the flower subscription service BloomsyBox, and will be automatically entered into a draw where 2,000 winners will receive a complementary bouquet, subject to certain conditions.{{cite web|https://twitter.com/PikminBloom/status/1492015554181447690/|Tweet by Pikmin Bloom|Twitter|published={{date|11|February|2022}}|retrieved={{date|12|February|2022}}}} | |||
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====Challenge Days==== | |||
[[File:ChallengeDaysEvent.png|thumb|right|300px|Promotional image for the event.]] | |||
A new type of event, called Challenge Days, occurred between {{date|24|February}} and {{date|28|February|2022}}. Bonuses included:{{cite web|https://pikminbloom.com/en/news/2022-0221/|News post|the Pikmin Bloom website|published={{date|20|February|2022}}}} | |||
*The number of [[challenge]]s that one could do in a day was increased from 3 to 6. | |||
*[[Friendship]] gain from challenges was doubled. | |||
This event was announced on {{date|20|February}}, and was the fourth event to take place in February 2022. | |||
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==== Fifth Community Day ==== | |||
[[File:March 2022 Community Day Promotional Image.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Social media promotional image for the event.]] | |||
''Pikmin Bloom'''s fifth Community Day occurred on {{date|13|March|2022}}, on a Sunday instead of the usual Saturday. It was themed around cherry blossoms and lasted for the whole day. Bonuses included:{{cite web|https://pikminbloom.com/en/news/2022-0304/|News post|the Pikmin Bloom website|published={{date|4|March|2022}}|retrieved={{date|4|March|2022}}}} | |||
*[[Big Flower]]s bloomed into cherry blossoms when regular flowers were planted around them. | |||
*Players achieving the 10,000 step goal on this day were rewarded with a special cherry blossom flower [[Badge (Pikmin Bloom)|badge]]. | |||
*Seedlings in the [[Planter Pack]] grew at 1.5 times the usual speed. This effect was stackable with the [[flower planting]] multiplier. | |||
*[[Coin]]s were obtained at twice the rate while flower planting. | |||
This event was announced on {{date|4|March|2022}}.{{cite web|https://twitter.com/PikminBloom/status/1499625697337384961|Tweet by Pikmin Bloom|Twitter|published={{date|4|March|2022}}}} Following the event, [[challenges]] gave cherry blossom nectar instead of plum blossom nectar. | |||
This event had real-world bonuses for players in specific regions: | |||
;United States | |||
*All players reaching 10,000 steps and redeeming their Community Day Badge were eligible for a 50% discount code redeemable on the [https://www.iwantproof.com Proof Eyewear] website, subject to certain conditions. | |||
*In addition, eligible users were automatically entered into a draw where 2,000 winners were selected to receive an additional wooden wallet. | |||
;Taipei | |||
Niantic held an in-person event in {{w|Daan Park}}, with local influencers participating. Players who walked around the entire park had a chance to win a ''Pikmin Bloom''-themed T-shirt.{{cite web|https://pikminbloom.com/en/news/2022-0305/|News post|the Pikmin Bloom website|published={{date|4|March|2022}}|retrieved={{date|4|March|2022}}}}{{cite web|https://twitter.com/PikminBloom/status/1504674037481435137|Tweet by Pikmin Bloom|Twitter|published={{date|18|March|2022}}|retrieved={{date|23|March|2022}}}} | |||
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==== St. Patrick's Day Decor Pikmin ==== | |||
[[File:StPatricksDay2022.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Promotional image for the event.]] | |||
A special {{w|St. Patrick's Day}} event occurred between {{date|17|March}} and {{date|20|March|2022}}. It was themed around four-leaf clovers, traditional symbols of luck. It was announced on {{date|16|March|2022}}.{{cite web|https://twitter.com/PikminBloom/status/1503974349816176640|Tweet by Pikmin Bloom|Twitter|published={{date|16|March|2022}}|retrieved={{date|16|March|2022}}}} | |||
During the event period, players could find specially-marked Huge Seedlings in previously-unvisited areas, similar to the [[#Lunar New Year Decor Pikmin|Lunar New Year]] event. Only one specially-marked Huge Seedling could be held in seedling storage at a time. These special Pikmin had a much higher chance than normal of gaining the new Four-Leaf Clover [[Decor Pikmin|decor]] instead of the regular Clover decor.{{cite web|https://pikminbloom.com/en/news/0416/|News post|the Pikmin Bloom website|published={{date|15|March|2022}}|retrieved={{date|16|March|2022}}}} | |||
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==See also== | |||
*[[Update]] | *[[Update]] | ||
*[[Ujadani]] | |||
==References== | |||
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{{bloom articles}} | {{bloom articles}} | ||
[[Category:Real world]] | [[Category:Real world]] |