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'''''Pikmin 2''''' is a port of the original {{p2}} to the [[Nintendo Switch]]. It was revealed during a Nintendo Direct presentation on {{date|21|June|2023}}, alongside [[Pikmin 1 (Nintendo Switch)|a port of ''Pikmin'']]. Both were released on the eShop immediately after the presentation concluded. This port is based on {{npcp2}}.
'''''Pikmin 2''''' is a port of the original {{p2}} to the [[Nintendo Switch]]. It was revealed during a Nintendo Direct presentation on {{date|21|June|2023}}, alongside [[Pikmin 1 (Nintendo Switch)|a port of ''Pikmin'']]. Both were released on the eShop immediately after the presentation concluded. This port is based on {{npcp2}}.
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== Changes ==
== Changes ==
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In general, the game has no [[region]]al differences unlike the previous releases, and is instead based on the US version. This port is also built off of the US version of ''[[New Play Control! Pikmin 2]]'', meaning that unless stated otherwise, all changes from that version also apply to this game. On top of those and the changes common to both this game and {{p1s}}, which are listed [[Pikmin 1+2#Common changes|here]], the following additional changes exist.
In general, the game has no [[region]]al differences unlike the previous releases, and is instead based on the US version. This port is also built off of the US version of ''[[New Play Control! Pikmin 2]]'', meaning that unless stated otherwise, all changes from that version also apply to this game. On top of those and the changes common to both this game and {{p1s}}, which are listed [[Pikmin 1+2#Common changes|here]], the following additional changes exist.


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* Pressing {{button|switch|-}} shows [[Controls#Controller diagram|a screen displaying the game's controls]] .
* Pressing {{button|switch|-}} shows [[Controls#Controller diagram|a screen displaying the game's controls]] .
* Holding {{button|switch|zl}} while using {{button|switch|lstick}} now rotates the camera in the [[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 keep looking in that direction while rotating.
* Holding {{button|switch|zl}} while using {{button|switch|lstick}} now rotates the camera in the [[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 keep looking in that direction while rotating.
* [[Cutscene]]s (excluding the end of day scenes and the cinematics) can no longer be skipped, as with the North American version of ''Pikmin''.
* [[Cutscene]]s (excluding the end of day scenes and the cinematics) can no longer be skipped.
* By default, stages in [[2-Player Battle]] generate using the unbalanced [[2-Player Battle#Stage generation and layouts|random generation mode]] instead of picking from the preset layouts available.
* By default, stages in [[2-Player Battle]] generate using the unbalanced [[2-Player Battle#Stage generation and layouts|random generation mode]] instead of picking from the preset layouts available.
* The [[Man-at-Legs]] is no longer invincible while getting up, unlike in {{npcp2}}.
* The [[Man-at-Legs]] is no longer invincible while getting up, unlike in {{npcp2}}.


=== Graphics ===
=== Graphics ===
* The error where there appears to be  [[mistake#Pikmin 2|white space]] inside the President's hair curl in the debt repayment cutscene has been fixed.
* The [[mistake#Pikmin 2|white space]] inside the President's hair curl in the [[Cutscene#Debt Repayment Cinema|Debt Repayment Cinema]] has been removed.
* Much of the [[Treasure#Brands|product placement]] in the original game has been removed and replaced with fictional/other brands, likely due to Nintendo losing the legal rights to the branding. This includes treasures in the [[Mystical Energy Series]], [[Massive Receptacle Series]], [[Survival Series]], [[Ancient Ad Series]], and [[Odd Logo Series]].{{cite web|https://www.nintendo.com/store/products/pikmin-2-switch/|Pikmin™ 2 for Nintendo Switch - Nintendo Official Site|Nintendo.com}}
* Much of the [[Treasure#Brands|product placement]] in the original game have been removed and replaced with fictional brands, likely due to Nintendo losing the legal rights to use the branding seen on the treasures. This includes treasures in the [[Mystical Energy Series]], [[Massive Receptacle Series]], [[Survival Series]], [[Ancient Ad Series]], and [[Odd Logo Series]].{{cite web|https://www.nintendo.com/store/products/pikmin-2-switch/|Pikmin™ 2 for Nintendo Switch - Nintendo Official Site|Nintendo.com}}
* The text for cave loading screens is much more opaque, and cream-colored.
* All instances of the word "Louie" that were colored blue have been recolored to a light yellow, matching the color of Louie's icon background in {{P3}}.
* All instances of the word "Louie" that were colored blue have been recolored to a light yellow.
*The majority of the UI elements and a few environmental textures have been upscaled, using a combination of reused original high quality artwork, creating new high quality art, and upscales of the original textures.
* Many [[Piklopedia (Pikmin 2)|Piklopedia]] icons have been replaced with artwork instead of in game renders.
** The backgrounds of the health icons is now a full black circle rather than re-using Olimar's background.
* The backgrounds on [[Louie]] and [[The President]]'s health icons now match their head shapes rather than re-using Olimar's background, fixing a minor error.
* The text on the [[Challenge Mode (Pikmin 2)|Challenge Mode]] loading screen is a little whiter and more opaque. The sublevel number has a greenish-yellow shadow.


=== Text ===
=== Text ===
* Various pieces of text have been changed. (e.g.: cutscene text, [[mail]], [[Olimar's notes]], etc.)
* Various pieces of text have been changed. (e.g.: cutscene text, [[mail]], [[Olimar's notes]], etc.)
** Spam [[mail]] has been changed to remove promotional links to Nintendo's website.
** Mail overall has been changed to be more polite, one example being removing the mention of Bulbie not getting fed.
** Mail overall has been changed to be more polite, one example being removing the mention of Bulbie not getting fed.
** Spam [[mail]] has been changed to remove links to promotional sites.
* Various [[treasure]]s and [[series]] were renamed, along with some of their descriptions.
* Various [[treasure]]s and [[series]] were renamed, along with some of their descriptions.
** The [[Husband's Tears Series]] was renamed to the Expensive Sentiments Series, and its corresponding completion announcement was completely rewritten.
** The [[Husband's Tears Series]] was renamed to the Expensive Sentiments Series, and its corresponding completion announcement was completely rewritten.
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=== Audio ===
=== Audio ===
* As with the GameCube game, all sound effects play from one audio source.
* The Pikmin singing ''[[Ai no Uta]]'' [[Easter egg]] has been removed. Since the [[attract mode]] cutscenes have been removed, Japanese players can also no longer hear ''[[Tane no Uta]]''. Licensing complications may be part of the reason for these removals.
* The Pikmin singing ''[[Ai no Uta]]'' [[Easter egg]] has been removed. Since the [[attract mode]] cutscenes have been removed, Japanese players can also no longer hear ''[[Tane no Uta]]''. Licensing complications may be part of the reason for these removals.
* ''[[Music in Pikmin 2#Concrete 1|Concrete 1]]'' and ''[[Music in Pikmin 2#Flooded Stump|Flooded Stump]]'' have some instruments missing.
* ''[[Music in Pikmin 2#Concrete 1|Concrete 1]]'' and ''[[Music in Pikmin 2#Flooded Stump|Flooded Stump]]'' have some instruments missing.
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* [[Courage Reactor]]
* [[Courage Reactor]]
* [[Quenching Emblem]]
* [[Quenching Emblem]]
* [[Sunseed Berry]]
* [[Healing Cask]]
* [[Healing Cask]]
* [[Alien Billboard]]
* [[Alien Billboard]]
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* [[Fuel Reservoir]]
* [[Fuel Reservoir]]
* [[Durable Energy Cell]]
* [[Durable Energy Cell]]
* [[Arboreal Frippery]]
* [[Proton AA]]
* [[Proton AA]]
* [[Endless Repository]]
* [[Endless Repository]]
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* [[Pondering Emblem]]
* [[Pondering Emblem]]
* [[Salivatrix]]
* [[Salivatrix]]
* [[Science Project]]
* [[Stringent Container]]
* [[Stringent Container]]
* [[Thirst Activator]]
* [[Thirst Activator]]
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== Gallery ==
== Gallery ==
{{image}}
<gallery>
<gallery>
Pikmin 2 Switch Logo.png|Logo.
Pikmin 2 Switch Logo.png|Logo.
Pikmin 2 Key Art Horizontal.jpg|Horizontal key art.
Pikmin 2 Key Art Vertical.jpg|Vertical key art.
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Latest revision as of 14:50, July 28, 2024

Pikmin 2
Square key art for Pikmin 2 (Nintendo Switch).
Pikmin 2
Japanese name ピクミン2?
Rating ESRB rating: E 10+
Console Nintendo Switch
Developer Nintendo European Research & Development
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

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 received a physical release in North America, Europe, and Japan on September 22nd, 2023.

Changes[edit]

In general, the game has no regional differences unlike the previous releases, and is instead based on the US version. This port is also built off of the US version of New Play Control! Pikmin 2, meaning that unless stated otherwise, all changes from that version also apply to this game. On top of those and the changes common to both this game and Pikmin 1 (Nintendo Switch), which are listed here, the following additional changes exist.

Gameplay[edit]

Graphics[edit]

  • The white space inside the President's hair curl in the Debt Repayment Cinema has been removed.
  • Much of the product placement in the original game have been removed and replaced with fictional brands, likely due to Nintendo losing the legal rights to use the branding seen on the treasures. This includes treasures in the Mystical Energy Series, Massive Receptacle Series, Survival Series, Ancient Ad Series, and Odd Logo Series.[2]
  • All instances of the word "Louie" that were colored blue have been recolored to a light yellow, matching the color of Louie's icon background in Pikmin 3.
  • The majority of the UI elements and a few environmental textures have been upscaled, using a combination of reused original high quality artwork, creating new high quality art, and upscales of the original textures.
    • The backgrounds of the health icons is now a full black circle rather than re-using Olimar's background.

Text[edit]

  • Various pieces of text have been changed. (e.g.: cutscene text, mail, Olimar's notes, etc.)
    • Mail overall has been changed to be more polite, one example being removing the mention of Bulbie not getting fed.
    • Spam mail has been changed to remove links to promotional sites.
  • Various treasures and series were renamed, along with some of their descriptions.
    • The Husband's Tears Series was renamed to the Expensive Sentiments Series, and its corresponding completion announcement was completely rewritten.
    • The Space Love Series was renamed to the Celestial Vibes Series, and its corresponding completion announcement was completely rewritten.
    • The Gemstar Wife was renamed to the Red Gemstar.
    • The Gemstar Husband was renamed to the Green Gemstar.
    • The Gherkin Gate was renamed to the Flavor Gate.
    • Part of Olimar's notes on the Love Nugget were rewritten.
  • Various enemies were renamed, or received other changes.

Audio[edit]

Other[edit]

List of treasures with different appearances[edit]

The following article or section is in need of assistance from someone who plays the Nintendo Switch version of Pikmin 2.
Particularly: Document all the treasures that appear differently in this game to the original Pikmin 2.

Other information[edit]

  • 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.

History[edit]

The leaf texture used in Pikmin 2's Challenge Mode menu. (Used on Pikipedia in the {{stub}} template.)

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Updates[edit]

See: Update#List of Pikmin 2 (Nintendo Switch) updates

Trivia[edit]

  • The key art is likely inspired by the Japanese box art for the original GameCube game.

Gallery[edit]

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  • Logo.

    Logo.

  • Horizontal key art.

    Horizontal key art.

  • Vertical key art.

    Vertical key art.

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning Notes
Flag of Japan Japanese ピクミン2?
Pikumin 2		 Pikmin 2
Flag of the Republic of China (Taiwan) Chinese
(traditional)		 皮克敏2
Píkèmǐn 2		 Pikmin 2 Name taken from Nintendo's official website.
Flag of the Netherlands Dutch Pikmin 2 - Name taken from Nintendo's official website.
Flag of France French Pikmin 2 -
Flag of Germany German Pikmin 2 -
Flag of Italy Italian Pikmin 2 -
Flag of South Korea Korean 피크민 2
pikeumin 2		 Pikmin 2
Flag of Brazil Portuguese Pikmin 2 - Name taken from Nintendo's official website.
Flag of Spain Spanish Pikmin 2 -

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ 『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.
  2. ^ 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
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