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*** If enabled, tilting the controller while holding {{button|switch|a}} or {{button|switch|b}} will move the cursor. | *** If enabled, tilting the controller while holding {{button|switch|a}} or {{button|switch|b}} will move the cursor. | ||
** Pressing the button repeatedly for continued plucking is no longer required, simply holding {{button|switch|a}} while plucking will have leaders continue until no more sprouts are left. | ** Pressing the button repeatedly for continued plucking is no longer required, simply holding {{button|switch|a}} while plucking will have leaders continue until no more sprouts are left. | ||
** {{button|switch|zl}} | ** Holding {{button|switch|zl}} while using {{button|switch|lstick}} now rotates the camera [[Piklopedia (Pikmin 2)|Piklopedia]] and the [[Treasure Hoard]]. If the camera was already looking in a direction via {{button|switch|lstick}} alone, the camera will stay looking that direction while rotating. | ||
* [[Cutscene]]s (excluding the end of day scenes and the cinematics) can no longer be skipped. | * [[Cutscene]]s (excluding the end of day scenes and the cinematics) can no longer be skipped. | ||
Revision as of 05:22, June 23, 2023
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| Pikmin 2 | |
| Japanese name | ピクミン2? |
| Rating | 
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| Console | Nintendo Switch |
| Developer | TBA |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| Genre | Real-time strategy |
| Players | Single-player (story mode) 1 or 2 players (Challenge Mode and 2-Player Battle) 2 players (2-Player Battle) |
| Release date | |
| Japan | June 22nd, 2023 |
| North America | June 21st, 2023 |
| Europe | June 21st, 2023 |
| Australia | June 21st, 2023 |
| South Korea | September 22nd, 2023[1] |
| Related games | |
| Re-release of | Pikmin 2 |
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Pikmin 2 is a port of the original Pikmin 2 to the Nintendo Switch. It was revealed during a Nintendo Direct presentation on June 21st, 2023, alongside a port of Pikmin. Both were released on the eShop immediately after the presentation concluded. This port is based on New Play Control! Pikmin 2.
A bundle of this game and the Pikmin Switch port was also released as Pikmin 1+2. This bundle will receive a physical release in North America, Europe, and Japan on September 22nd, 2023.
Changes
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Gameplay
- The game now sports an updated control scheme similar to Pikmin 3 Deluxe.
is now used to freely control the camera.- In order to swarm, the player must hold down
while tilting . 
now resets the cursor.
now makes the leader lie down.- Pressing
shows a screen displaying the game's controls. - Motion controls can be enabled from the controls screen.
- If enabled, tilting the controller while holding
or 
will move the cursor.
- If enabled, tilting the controller while holding
- Pressing the button repeatedly for continued plucking is no longer required, simply holding while plucking will have leaders continue until no more sprouts are left.
- Holding
while using 
now rotates the camera Piklopedia and the Treasure Hoard. If the camera was already looking in a direction via alone, the camera will stay looking that direction while rotating.
- Cutscenes (excluding the end of day scenes and the cinematics) can no longer be skipped.
Graphics
- The gameplay and UI are now rendered at a higher resolution.
- Pre-rendered cutscenes appear to have been AI upscaled to 1080p.[2]
- Much of the product placement in the original game has been removed and replaced with fictional/other brands, likely because Nintendo lost the copyrights to those treasures. This includes treasures in the Mystical Energy Series, Massive Receptacle Series, Survival Series, Ancient Ad Series, and Odd Logo Series.[3]
- The number of Pikmin currently holding onto an object is now on the top half of of the carry number, like in Pikmin 3.
- The text for cave loading screens is much more opaque, and cream-colored.
Text
- All references to the controls have been updated to reflect the new control scheme.
- The copyright on the title screen has been changed to "© Nintendo".
Audio
- The Ai no Uta and Tane no Uta Easter eggs have been removed, likely as a result of licensing issues.
Other
- Attraction mode has been completely removed. When attraction mode should play, the title screen is just reloaded.
List of treasures with different appearances
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- Courage Reactor
- Quenching Emblem
- Healing Cask
- Alien Billboard
- Drought Ender
- Survival Ointment
- Optical Illustration
- Gherkin Gate
- Creative Inspiration
- Patience Tester
- Fuel Reservoir
- Durable Energy Cell
- Proton AA
- Endless Repository
- Drone Supplies
- Activity Arouser
- Abstract Masterpiece
- Fruit Guard
- Happiness Emblem
- Hypnotic Platter
- Massive Lid
- Pondering Emblem
- Salivatrix
- Stringent Container
- Thirst Activator
- Yellow Taste Tyrant
Other information
- Game size: 1.04 GB.
- Supported play modes: TV (1 or 2 players), tabletop (1 or 2 players), and handheld (1 player).
- Supported controllers: two Joy-Cons, and Nintendo Switch Pro Controller.
- Supports cloud save data.
See also
References
- ^ 『슈퍼 마리오브라더스 원더』, 『슈퍼 마리오 RPG』, 『끝내주게 춤춰라 메이드 인 와리오』, 「돌아온 명탐정 피카츄」등, Nintendo Switch로 발매되는 타이틀의 최신 정보를 전달!. Nintendo of Korea. Nintendo. Retrieved June 22, 2023.
- ^ [ https://twitter.com/OatmealDome/status/1671612996773203968 Tweet by OatmealDome] on Twitter
- ^ [ https://www.nintendo.com/store/products/pikmin-2-switch/ Pikmin™ 2 for Nintendo Switch - Nintendo Official Site] on Nintendo.com
| Games | |
|---|---|
| Main games | Pikmin • Pikmin 2 • Pikmin 3 • Pikmin 4 |
| Spin-off games | Hey! Pikmin • Pikmin Bloom |
| Re-releases | New Play Control! Pikmin • New Play Control! Pikmin 2 Pikmin 3 Deluxe • Pikmin 1 (Nintendo Switch) • Pikmin 2 (Nintendo Switch) |
| Web games | Pikmin.com SpaceForce • Pikmin Treasure Hunt • Pikmin Finder |
| Super Smash Bros. series | Brawl • for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U • Ultimate |
| Others | Pikmin Adventure (Nintendo Land) • Stage Debut |