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During production of the ''Pikmin'' games, some ideas were thought of, but ultimately discarded when the game was finally released. Some of those aspects can still be found in old trailers, magazine screenshots, and the like. Although some of the content remained in the final game, but went [[Unused content|unused]], this article focuses on content about prototype versions of the games.
[[File:Demo leaders.png|thumb|"Character D" (leftmost) is one of the most infamous pieces of content that have been removed for the final version of ''Pikmin 3''.]]
{{redirects|Alpha|the blue-haired [[Koppai]]te|Alph}}
During production of the ''Pikmin'' games, some ideas were thought of, but ultimately discarded when the game was finally released. Some of those aspects can still be found in old trailers, magazine screenshots, and the like. Although some of the content remained in the final game, but went [[Unused content|unused]], these article focus on content that used to exist or was different before the games were concluded. Because these normally belong in the stages of development commonly called alpha and beta, fans call this "alpha information" or "beta information".


==''Pikmin''==
==''Pikmin'' games==
===Trailers===
The following articles contain information about content that has been changed for the final version of the [[Pikmin series|''Pikmin'' games]].
The game's trailers showed footage that contained some changes from ''Pikmin'''s final version. These following 3 trailers are presumably ordered chronologically.


====Trailer 1====
*'''[[Pikmin prerelease information|''Pikmin'' prerelease information]]'''
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*'''[[Pikmin 2 prerelease information|''Pikmin 2'' prerelease information]]'''
The first trailer shows a lot of differences from the final version of the game.
*'''[[Pikmin 3 prerelease information|''Pikmin 3'' prerelease information]]'''
*'''[[Pikmin 4 prerelease information|''Pikmin 4'' prerelease information]]'''
*'''[[Hey! Pikmin prerelease information|''Hey! Pikmin'' prerelease information]]'''


[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7x245evHAhQ&fmt=34 View Trailer]
There is no article about the prerelease information for {{pb}}, because almost nothing was published about that game before its release. There was a closed beta, but information from the beta period is protected by a non-disclosure agreement.


The following things are different from the final version:
==''Adam and Eve''==
*There are several aesthetic changes.
{{Main|Adam and Eve|t1=''Adam and Eve''}}
**The current day is shown below the sunlight meter.
''Adam and Eve'' is a game that never got finished, and was the basis for the [[Pikmin series|''Pikmin'' franchise]]. [[Shigeru Miyamoto]] said the idea wasn't interactive enough, so he scrapped the idea and reworked it into {{p1}}.
**Pellet Posies are taller, have (presumably harmless) spikes on the side, and their flower are different.
**Pellets have a surface that curves inwards on the top and bottom.
**Olimar jumps around when walking.
**Onions stretch upwards a lot when sucking in something.
**A [[Burrowing Snagret]] can be seen, but its color is a lot more pale.
**The pikmin move considerably slower
*Gameplay happens on several [[area]]s that are not present in the final game.
*Apparently, [[Group move|controlling the Pikmin]] emits some particles from Olimar's helmet light.
*Olimar can [[pluck]] Pikmin with his whistle in the same way the [[Pluckaphone]] is used in ''Pikmin 2''.
*Pikmin make squeals similar to those of pigs when [[throw]]n.
*Pikmin can be seen carrying a strawberry, rumored to be the [[Sunseed Berry]] from ''Pikmin 2''.
*A 20-pellet can be seen producing 30 Pikmin.
*More than 100 Pikmin can be on the area at a time.
*Idle Pikmin all change to white.
*Pikmin can be set on a straight line. They seem to be idle in this state, but they aren't pale or white. Additionally, they shake their leaves heavily.
*A [[Yellow Wollywog]] that is falling over after being defeated can be seen squishing Pikmin when collapsing. When this happens, the Pikmin counter spazzes a bit. It's either a glitch, or a notable way to tell Pikmin are dying.
*Killed Yellow Wollywogs disappear and drop pellets.
*A 40-pellet can be seen.
*The Onions are set in a straight line, not in a triangle.


{{clear}}
==Nintendo DS patent==
====Trailer 2====
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A second trailer has eventually been released. It shows a lot less changes from the final version, but it still has some.
 
[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UARVqmMqpFQ&fmt=34 View trailer]
 
The following changes from the final version can be spotted:
*Minor aesthetic differences.
*The [[HUD]] is the same as the final version's, but the day counter is at the bottom right corner of the screen.
*[[Bridge]]s aren't complete yet, they are blue with a weird texture.
*Pikmin can be seen taking down a [[stone gate]], something that can only be destroyed with [[bomb-rock]]s.
*The [[Puffy Blowhog]]'s attack throws Pikmin and Olimar a lot higher and farther.
*Some areas look the same as in the final game, but others seem to be entirely different. The enemy and object placement in the final areas is also different.
*The [[Impact Site]] music is played, but it sounds as if it is played entirely on the flute.
 
{{clear}}
====Trailer 3====
{{#ev:youtube|v=swCCQYj1S70|350|right}}
A third trailer has also been released. The game in this state looks quite close to the final version.
 
[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xahdDqCxCoU View Trailer]
 
The following differences from the final version can be seen:
*Minor aesthetic differences.
*The day counter is in the bottom-right corner. It's now a circle instead of an oval.
*When Pikmin are [[pluck]]ed, they become pale.
*When a [[Puffy Blowhog]] attacks, it send the Pikmin and Olimar much higher and farther.
*Pikmin can be seen climbing a really long vertical pole on [[The Distant Spring]].
 
{{clear}}
===Enemy reel===
{{main|Enemy reel#Discrepancies|l1=Enemy reel}}
The pre-rendered clips on the [[enemy reel]] show some enemies in places where they can't be found in the final game, as well as areas that look a bit different. The enemy reel was probably recorded before some of the levels' layouts changed.
 
===Other info===
[[File:3 Pikmin 1 pellet.png|thumb|right|The manual image showing 3 Pikmin on a 1 pellet.]]
*On the page that describes how [[Onion]]s and [[pellet]]s work, there is a picture showing 3 Pikmin carrying a 1 pellet. It's unknown whether it was possible to have 3 Pikmin carry such a pellet at one point during the game's development, or if it is the consequence of a [[Glitches in Pikmin#3 Pikmin carrying a 1 pellet|rare glitch]].
 
{{clear}}
 
==''Pikmin 2''==
{{Stub}}
===Trailer===
A trailer, seen [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZxKm9aGiEY here]{{dead link|November|2014}} shows little unused information, except for the fact that Blue Pikmin were able to enter the [[Lost Toy Box]] (this can be seen 50 seconds into the video).
 
==Prototype gameplay==
There's an E3 2003 prototype gameplay video that shows yellow Bulborbs and slightly different cave entrance [[cutscene]]. It also contains several debugging elements:
{{#ev:youtube|v=ssxpb_84KA0|350}}
 
{{clear}}
 
==''Pikmin 3''==
[[File:Pikmin 3characters.png|thumb|left|64px|Concept art of "Character D".]]
{{main|Pikmin 3 prototype information}}
Some versions of ''Pikmin 3'' shown off at E3 events differ from the final game in a few aspects. The most noteworthy change is the removal of the infamous "Character D".
 
{{clear}}
==Adam and Eve==
{{Main|Adam and Eve}}
''Adam and Eve'' is a game that never got finished, and was the basis for the [[Pikmin series|''Pikmin'' franchise]].
 
==Pikmin DS Patent==
{{Main|Patent US7762893}}
{{Main|Patent US7762893}}
"US7762893" was a patent filed by Yuji Kando and Yutaka Hirameki for a game running on device that looks like a [[nwiki:Nintendo DS|Nintendo DS]] and highly resembles the ''Pikmin'' series.
"US7762893" was a patent filed by Yuji Kando and Yutaka Hirameki for a game running on device that looks like a [[nwiki:Nintendo DS|Nintendo DS]], and highly resembles the ''Pikmin'' series.


==See also==
==See also==
*[[Promotional material]]
*[[Unused content]]
*[[Unused content]]
*[[Easter eggs]]
*[[Region]]
*[[Easter egg]]


[[Category:Prototype]]
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Latest revision as of 22:02, August 13, 2023

Concept art of the leaders in Pikmin 3, showing a "Character D" who isn't present in the final game.
"Character D" (leftmost) is one of the most infamous pieces of content that have been removed for the final version of Pikmin 3.
"Alpha" redirects here. For the blue-haired Koppaite, see Alph.

During production of the Pikmin games, some ideas were thought of, but ultimately discarded when the game was finally released. Some of those aspects can still be found in old trailers, magazine screenshots, and the like. Although some of the content remained in the final game, but went unused, these article focus on content that used to exist or was different before the games were concluded. Because these normally belong in the stages of development commonly called alpha and beta, fans call this "alpha information" or "beta information".

Pikmin games[edit]

The following articles contain information about content that has been changed for the final version of the Pikmin games.

There is no article about the prerelease information for Pikmin Bloom, because almost nothing was published about that game before its release. There was a closed beta, but information from the beta period is protected by a non-disclosure agreement.

Adam and Eve[edit]

Main article: Adam and Eve.

Adam and Eve is a game that never got finished, and was the basis for the Pikmin franchise. Shigeru Miyamoto said the idea wasn't interactive enough, so he scrapped the idea and reworked it into Pikmin.

Nintendo DS patent[edit]

Main article: Patent US7762893.

"US7762893" was a patent filed by Yuji Kando and Yutaka Hirameki for a game running on device that looks like a Nintendo DS, and highly resembles the Pikmin series.

See also[edit]

Prerelease information
General info Pikmin • Pikmin 2 • Pikmin 3 • Pikmin 4 • Hey! Pikmin
Unused content Pikmin • Pikmin 2 • Pikmin 3 • Pikmin 4 • Hey! Pikmin
Unreleased games Adam and Eve • Patent US7762893 • Stage Debut
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