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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 == | ||
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 | * 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}} | ||
* 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}}. | ||
* | *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 | ** The backgrounds of the health icons is now a full black circle rather than re-using Olimar's background. | ||
=== 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]] | * [[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 | |
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| Pikmin 2 | |
| Japanese name | ピクミン2? |
| Rating | 
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| 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]
- Pressing
shows a screen displaying the game's controls . - Holding
while using 
now rotates the camera in the Piklopedia and the Treasure Hoard. If the camera was already looking in a direction via alone, the camera will keep looking in that direction while rotating. - Cutscenes (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 random generation mode instead of picking from the preset layouts available.
- The Man-at-Legs is no longer invincible while getting up, unlike in New Play Control! Pikmin 2.
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.
- The Caustic Dweevil was renamed to Hydro Dweevil.
- In the US version, the Wogpole, Wollywog, and Yellow Wollywog were renamed to match the EU names, being the Wolpole, Wollyhop, and Yellow Wollyhop respectively.
- The Doodlebug's family was changed from the flint bug family to the flint beetle family (same as the Iridescent Flint Beetle) to align with the Japanese version's script.
Audio[edit]
- 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.
- Concrete 1 and Flooded Stump have some instruments missing.
Other[edit]
- The European model of the Arboreal Frippery is now used in all regions.
List of treasures with different appearances[edit]
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- Courage Reactor
- Quenching Emblem
- Sunseed Berry
- Healing Cask
- Alien Billboard
- Drought Ender
- Survival Ointment
- Optical Illustration
- Gherkin Gate
- Creative Inspiration
- Patience Tester
- Fuel Reservoir
- Durable Energy Cell
- Arboreal Frippery
- Proton AA
- Endless Repository
- Drone Supplies
- Activity Arouser
- Abstract Masterpiece
- Fruit Guard
- Happiness Emblem
- Hypnotic Platter
- Massive Lid
- Pondering Emblem
- Salivatrix
- Science Project
- Stringent Container
- Thirst Activator
- Yellow Taste Tyrant
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]
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Updates[edit]
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.
Horizontal key art.
Vertical key art.
Names in other languages[edit]
| 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 | - |
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ 『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.
- ^ 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 |