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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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=== Graphics ===
=== Graphics ===
* The [[mistake#Pikmin 2|white space]] inside the President's hair curl in the [[Cutscene#Debt Repayment Cinema|Debt Repayment Cinema]] has been removed.
* 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 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}}
* 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, matching the color of Louie's icon background in {{P3}}.
* Many [[Piklopedia (Pikmin 2)|Piklopedia]] icons have been replaced with artwork instead of in game renders.
*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 on [[Louie]] and [[The President]]'s health icons now match their head shapes rather than re-using Olimar's background.
** The backgrounds of the health icons is now a full black circle rather than re-using Olimar's background.
* 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 ===
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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]]
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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.
</gallery>
</gallery>



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.

ChangesEdit

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.

GameplayEdit

GraphicsEdit

  • 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.

TextEdit

  • 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.

AudioEdit

OtherEdit

List of treasures with different appearancesEdit

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 informationEdit

  • 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.

HistoryEdit

 

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UpdatesEdit

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

TriviaEdit

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

GalleryEdit

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Names in other languagesEdit

Language Name Meaning Notes
  Japanese ピクミン2?
Pikumin 2
Pikmin 2
  Chinese
(traditional)
皮克敏2
Píkèmǐn 2
Pikmin 2 Name taken from Nintendo's official website.
  Dutch Pikmin 2 - Name taken from Nintendo's official website.
  French Pikmin 2 -
  German Pikmin 2 -
  Italian Pikmin 2 -
  Korean 피크민 2
pikeumin 2
Pikmin 2
  Portuguese Pikmin 2 - Name taken from Nintendo's official website.
  Spanish Pikmin 2 -

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