Planet

The Pikmin series takes place over several planets. Some of these planets have gameplay take place on them, while others have important roles in the story. Space travel between planets is a major part of the story of the series.

Planets used for gameplay

These planets are where gameplay takes place.

PNF-404

PNF-404, as seen in Pikmin 3's world map.

Main article: PNF-404.

PNF-404 is the main planet of the Pikmin series. It is the setting of Pikmin, Pikmin 2, and Pikmin 3, and also appears in the Super Smash Bros. series. It is heavily implied that this planet is actually Earth in the distant future.

Hey! Pikmin planet

A view of part of the Hey! Pikmin planet from the sector selection menu.

Main article: Hey! Pikmin planet.

Hey! Pikmin takes place on a separate planet to the main series, very similar to PNF-404, but with a different continental layout and different creatures. Its official name is unknown.

Planets in the story

These planets are never visited in gameplay, but are mentioned in various cutscenes and dialog.

Hocotate

Pikmin 2 concept art of Hocotate.

Main article: Hocotate.

Hocotate is the home planet of Captain Olimar, Louie, and The President.

Koppai

Main article: Koppai.

Koppai is the home planet of Alph, Brittany, and Charlie. Its name likely alludes to one of Nintendo’s previous names, 'Nintendo Koppai'.

Karut

Karut is the home planet of the customizable Player character in Pikmin 4. It’s name could allude to Pikpik carrots.

Giya

Giya is the home planet of Collin, Shepherd, Russ, and Oatchi.

Ohri

Ohri is the home planet of Dingo.

Minor planets

Many different planets seen in Pikmin 3's opening scene, with Koppai in the center.

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There are a few planets in Pikmin 2 and Pikmin 3 that aren't mentioned and are only seen in each game's opening scene, which both show shots of space. They are purely aesthetic, and don't appear or are mentioned anywhere else in the games or series. In Pikmin 3, lots of these planets are nearly identical, but there are still distinguishable "types".

Pikmin 2

Yellow planet

This planet is large, yellow, and has three moons. Hocotate Freight is shown to have delivered supplies to it. The moons are colored green, orange, and blue.

Pikmin 3

Spherical planets

Most of these planets are perfectly rounded, pearly spheres, resembling the gas giants Uranus and Neptune. Others, seen in the Drake's takeoff scene seem to have a more rocky texture. None of these planets have moons.

Asteroid planets

These planets are rigid and rocky, and might as well be asteroids. This may suggest that they are quite small, as small planets in real life often develop strange shapes because of a lack of gravity.

See also

• Pikmin World