Pikmin 3 Deluxe: Difference between revisions
m (Fixed a typo) |
|||
(24 intermediate revisions by 7 users not shown) | |||
Line 15: | Line 15: | ||
|predecessor = [[Pikmin 2]] | |predecessor = [[Pikmin 2]] | ||
|rereleaseof = [[Pikmin 3]] | |rereleaseof = [[Pikmin 3]] | ||
|successor = [[Pikmin 4]] | |||
|esrb = E 10+ | |esrb = E 10+ | ||
|pegi = 3 | |pegi = 3 | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''''Pikmin 3 Deluxe''''' is an enhanced rerelease of {{p3}} for the [[Nintendo Switch]]. It was released worldwide on {{date|30|October|2020}}, and features a large number of changes to the original game and several new additions, including the return of the [[Piklopedia (Pikmin 3 Deluxe)|Piklopedia]], the [[Side Stories]] game mode, and multiplayer gameplay in [[Story Mode]]. | '''''Pikmin 3 Deluxe''''' is an enhanced rerelease of {{p3}} for the [[Nintendo Switch]]. It was released worldwide on {{date|30|October|2020}}, and features a large number of changes to the original game and several new additions, including the return of the [[Piklopedia (Pikmin 3 Deluxe)|Piklopedia]], the [[Side Stories]] game mode, and multiplayer gameplay in [[Story Mode]]. | ||
== Differences from ''Pikmin 3'' == | == Differences from ''Pikmin 3'' == | ||
The following differences between ''Pikmin 3'' and | The following differences between ''Pikmin 3'' and ''Pikmin 3 Deluxe'' have been documented: | ||
===New additions=== | ===New additions=== | ||
==== Side Stories ==== | ==== Side Stories ==== | ||
[[File:P3DX Promo Screenshot 6.jpg|thumb|250px|Co-op gameplay in Story Mode.]] | |||
[[File:P3DX Prerelease Side Story Menu English.jpg|thumb|250px|The [[Side Stories menu]].]] | [[File:P3DX Prerelease Side Story Menu English.jpg|thumb|250px|The [[Side Stories menu]].]] | ||
[[File:P3D Channel Gone Dry Bridge.jpg|thumb|250px|Collecting treasure in [[Channel Gone Dry]].]] | [[File:P3D Channel Gone Dry Bridge.jpg|thumb|250px|Collecting treasure in [[Channel Gone Dry]].]] | ||
There are new [[Side Stories]] to play through. The first side story is set before and during the main story and is called [[Olimar's Assignment]], while the second is set after the main story and is called [[Olimar's Comeback]]. They star [[Captain Olimar]] and [[Louie]], who are both playable. Like the main story, these can be played in single-player or cooperatively with two players. | |||
* Olimar's Assignment consists of 4 missions, each one taking place in a modified [[area]] from [[Story Mode]] with a time limit. Each of them has the goal of collecting a high number of [[Poko]]s to save [[Hocotate Freight]] from another debt. These missions re-use the [[Secret File]] videos from the original game. | |||
* Olimar's Comeback consists of 10 missions, each one also taking place in a modified area from Story Mode with a time limit. These have various objectives, including defeating enemies, collecting treasure, carrying [[ship part]]s to the [[SPERO]], growing Pikmin, or reuniting the 2 leaders. Olimar writes notes before and after each of the missions. | |||
* Both the [[Onion]] and the [[SPERO]] are present in most levels; the Onion allows the player to grow more Pikmin, while the SPERO takes in recovered fruit and items. | |||
==== Co-op | ==== Co-op mode ==== | ||
2 players can play through [[Story Mode]] cooperatively, a first for the series. The mode offers the following features: | |||
* A vertically split screen, with the first player on the left, and the second on the right. If one of the players activates a cutscene, that player's view will fill up the screen. The split returns to normal when the cutscene is over. | |||
* | * When there are two players playing, the [[HUD]] icon for player one's leader will have the text "P1" near it, and the icon for player 2's will have "P2". If the two players are close, one can use the {{button|switch|y}} menu to get the other player's leader into their group, which will make the trailing leader remain within a certain distance of the main one, although they can still be controlled and play freely. During this state, the leading player's view takes up the whole screen. Throwing the trailing leader or dismissing will return to normal co-op mode. This feature does not exist in Mission Mode. | ||
* When there is only one leader available due to story reasons, the second player will control a copy of that same leader. On each player's screen, the other leader will appear as a solid-color, transparent silhouette version of the character. In this way, it is impossible for one leader to group with or throw the other. Both players' leaders are also immune to damage in this state, to avoid complications with one of them falling. Player 1 can continue to take damage if the game is set back to being played solo. | |||
* If all leaders but one fall, the player controlling the remaining leader will be in charge of the rest of the day and the split-screen is removed. | |||
* Either player can open the radar, the hints screen, or the Onion menu, which will pause gameplay for both, and take up the whole screen. Only that player can control the menu. Some menus will have the widget highlighters colored after the player's leader. If the leaders are grouped together, then the secondary leader cannot open the Onion menu. | |||
==== | === Changes === | ||
==== Gameplay ==== | |||
[[File:P3D Menu Default Hint.jpg|thumb|250px|An in-game hint.]] | [[File:P3D Menu Default Hint.jpg|thumb|250px|An in-game hint.]] | ||
[[File:P3DX Prerelease Bulborb Targeting.jpg|thumb|250px|A screenshot showing the mini radar.]] | [[File:P3DX Prerelease Bulborb Targeting.jpg|thumb|250px|A screenshot showing the mini radar.]] | ||
[[File:P3DX Prerelease Cinder Block Eggs.jpg|thumb|250px|Locking onto a [[Pellet Posy]].]] | [[File:P3DX Prerelease Cinder Block Eggs.jpg|thumb|250px|Locking onto a [[Pellet Posy]].]] | ||
[[File:P3DX Prerelease Leader Switch.jpg|thumb|250px|The action menu for switching leaders.]] | [[File:P3DX Prerelease Leader Switch.jpg|thumb|250px|The action menu for switching leaders.]] | ||
[[File:P3D Screw.jpg|thumb|200px|A screw in the ground, a common addition to areas.]] | |||
{{main|Controls#Pikmin 3 Deluxe}} | {{main|Controls#Pikmin 3 Deluxe}} | ||
Extensive control changes have | Extensive control changes and features have been added to work with the different controllers of the [[Nintendo Switch]], as well as to make the game more accessible to new players and make it easier to know what to do. They include: | ||
* The [[lock-on]] | * A new [[difficulty]] system. These are Normal, Hard, and Ultra-Spicy, the latter of which is unlocked after completing the game once in Hard mode (or the game's [[Pikmin 3 Deluxe#Demo|demo]]). These change various aspects of the game, such as the length of [[day]]s, the health of [[Enemy|enemies]], and the placement of [[nectar egg]]s. Enemies act differently depending on the [[difficulty]] selected, with no difficulty retaining the exact mechanics of the original game.{{cite web|https://www.nintendo.co.uk/Games/Nintendo-Switch/Pikmin-3-Deluxe-1821101.html|Pikmin 3 Deluxe|Nintendo UK's product listing|retrieved={{date|5|August|2020}}|rname=nouk_listing}} | ||
** Instead of locking the [[camera]], it now locks the [[cursor]]. | * [[Badge (Pikmin 3 Deluxe)|Badges]] have been added, and they function as a set of achievements that players can obtain by meeting certain conditions. These conditions include progress through [[Story Mode]] but also include completing stages in other modes and even things like photography and growing Pikmin. | ||
** Objects can be locked-on to if they have an indicator above them, which can happen even if the cursor is not close | *Screws have been added in a few locations to make progressing through the game easier, as they are locked on to automatically. | ||
** The HUD | * The [[lock-on]] mechanic has been revamped: | ||
** | ** Instead of locking the [[camera]], it now locks the [[cursor]]. | ||
** | ** Objects can now be locked-on to if they have an indicator (such as [[HUD#Fraction numbers|carrying numbers]]) above them, which can happen even if the cursor is not close or the player is locked-on to something else. | ||
* The [[charge]] mechanic has | ** The unique HUD while locked on has been removed. Instead, it adds a blue overlay, similar to [[Pikmin 3 prerelease information|prerelease versions of the original game]]. | ||
** | ** Locking on to objects no longer shows the name of what is locked onto, likely in favor of using the Piklopedia. This leaves several objects unnamed in-game, such as [[Spotcap]]s, [[Bloominous Stemple]]s, and [[Candypop family|Candypop Buds]]. | ||
** Only current standby Pikmin will charge ahead, though the others can follow suit if a button is pressed repeatedly. | ** Locking on no longer has a half-second delay. | ||
** Pikmin will only charge in the direction of the cursor | ** If locked-on to something, holding down the throw button will make the leader throw all Pikmin automatically, with a press of the B button ending it, instead of using the standard controls. | ||
** If | * The [[charge]] mechanic has been revamped: | ||
* | ** Charging can now be performed at any time with the press of a dedicated button, usually {{button|switch|x}}, instead of requiring the player to be locked-on while shaking the Wii remote or Wii U GamePad, though the move can still be performed while locked on, just with physical buttons. | ||
* Some controls have been moved into a dedicated [[action menu]], accessible by holding {{button|switch|y|switch|facel}}. | ** Only current standby Pikmin will charge ahead, though the others can follow suit if a button is pressed repeatedly. | ||
* There are | ** Pikmin will now only charge in the direction of the cursor or towards the locked-on object. | ||
* The player can change the standby Pikmin type both | ** If charged to an object that can be carried, only the amount of Pikmin required to begin carrying it will go, or if it's moving, only enough to fully carry the object. | ||
* | * [[Hint]]s have been added that guide the player towards advancing through the story. Hints give the player some information on where to go next or how to do a task. Many also come with arrows on the ground that point towards the next destination. | ||
* When the player switches to a [[leader]], all nearby idle Pikmin within a radius will be called over. | * Some controls have been moved into a dedicated [[action menu]], accessible by holding {{button|switch|y|switch|facel}}. This includes using ultra-spicy spray, swapping leaders, activating items in Bingo Battle, and [[dismiss]]ing. | ||
* If Pikmin that are performing a task get whistled, they will stop in place momentarily | * There are three new modes for how the cursor is controlled. Stick-only allows the player to use the stick to control. Stick and gyro allow the player to use motion controls to throw and the stick to move. Gyro-only acts similarly to the Wii remote from the original. | ||
* When Pikmin are in a leader's [[ | * During the cutscene involving the [[dirt wall]] on day 1, the camera will instead focus on the dirt wall rather than Alph. | ||
* The player can change the standby Pikmin type and captain from both the previous and next ones. The HUD is also changed to reflect this: the three Pikmin standby-type bubbles now have a focus on the central one as opposed to the leftmost one, with the HUD also darkening out the unselected. | |||
* Mission Mode has been revamped slightly: | |||
** Collect Treasure! and Battle Enemies! stages that had unlock requirements in the original are now available from the start. | |||
** All of the [[downloadable content|downloadable]] stages from the original are included within the base game here but have unlock requirements. | |||
** A new "[[Mission Mode#After Hours|After Hours]]" feature is added in which the stage can still be explored and completed after the time limit has run out, but a new score will not be saved. | |||
* The S.S. Drake can be interacted with to command all Pikmin in the field to [[S.S. Drake#Assemble All|travel back to the Onion]]. | |||
*Many data files are relocated to be less difficult to find. | |||
* Pikmin AI has been reworked: | |||
** When the player switches to a [[leader]], all nearby idle Pikmin within a radius will be called over. | |||
** If Pikmin that are performing a task (such as carrying a fruit, fragments, etc.) get whistled, they will stop in place momentarily and then resume their task. To call them, they must be whistled for a long period of time or whistled twice in a row. | |||
** When Pikmin complete their task, they will now go to the current leader if said leader is close enough, as in ''Pikmin 2''. | |||
** When Pikmin are in a leader's [[squad]], they will try to stay close to the leader, instead of forming a long line. | |||
** Pikmin now instantly go into the current leader's hands when they are about to be thrown, meaning they no longer need to be close to them to perform the move, as in ''Pikmin 2''. | |||
** The way [[Rock Pikmin]] and [[White Pikmin]] deal [[Combat|damage]] has changed. | |||
** If disbanded, all group members of the standby type will now stay with the group, though doing this again will dismiss that type. | |||
* When a leader is shocked by an [[electric]]al source, they no longer need to be manually controlled in order to get up, and twirling the stick no longer speeds them up. | * When a leader is shocked by an [[electric]]al source, they no longer need to be manually controlled in order to get up, and twirling the stick no longer speeds them up. | ||
* Loading times are reduced drastically. | |||
* When a leader collects a [[data file]], they almost never jump and spin before reading the data file. | |||
* When an inactive leader [[pluck]]s Pikmin of their own accord, they will now do so at the same speed as active leaders, instead of using the long animation for every single pluck. | |||
* The damage numbers caused by [[bomb rock]]s have changed. | |||
==== | ==== KopPad ==== | ||
{{see|Piklopedia (Pikmin 3 Deluxe) |t1=Piklopedia}} | {{see|Piklopedia (Pikmin 3 Deluxe) |t1=Piklopedia}} | ||
Due to the lack of Wii U GamePad functionality, there have been multiple changes to how the [[KopPad]] works. These changes are: | |||
* | * The KopPad now zooms in while activated and can be viewed on the TV, with the prompt to look at the GamePad being removed. | ||
** | * The [[radar]] has been revamped: | ||
** The entire area is visible from the start, though parts that haven't been visited yet are transparent. | ** It can be zoomed in and out, and at the top, the current [[Story Mode]] [[objective]] will be shown. | ||
** | ** The entire area is now visible from the start, though parts that haven't been visited yet are transparent. | ||
** There is no way to unpause the gameplay while keeping the radar in | ** Enemies are now shown in all modes, instead of only Mission Mode like the original. | ||
** In [[Bingo Battle]], either player can open up the radar on their side of the screen; doing this does not pause the game. This radar cannot be controlled | ** [[Go Here!]] can now be used right after Brittany is freed, meaning the data file for it is not needed. | ||
* The [[KopPad]]'s [[KopPad#Camera|camera app]] has | ** The ability to view the area from a top-down view has been removed, since that was limited to the television screen with [[Off-TV Play]] off. | ||
** It now has different focus levels, instead of allowing the player to tap the GamePad to indicate what part they want in focus. An "auto focus" mode | ** There is no longer a way to unpause the gameplay while keeping the radar in view. | ||
** Taking a photo will save it to the [[Nintendo Switch|Switch]]'s | ** The maps have been updated to reflect the new textures. | ||
** Instead of the camera having total rotation | ** In [[Bingo Battle]], either player can open up the radar on their side of the screen; doing this does not pause the game. This radar cannot be controlled and shows the whole stage at once. | ||
* The [[KopPad]]'s [[KopPad#Camera|camera app]] has been revamped: | |||
** It now has different focus levels, instead of allowing the player to tap the GamePad to indicate what part they want in focus. An "auto focus" mode was added that simply focuses on whatever is at the center of the scene. | |||
** Taking a photo will save it to the [[Nintendo Switch|Switch]]'s built-in photo album, without displaying the HUD, instead of being able to post the image to [[Miiverse]]. | |||
** Instead of the camera having total rotation, it is now limited. Panning is limited to a few degrees around where the [[leader]] is facing, tilt is limited to straight up and straight down, and rolling is impossible. | |||
** Selecting the camera app in the [[KopPad]] will show the player a screen prompting them to press {{button|switch|a}} in order to enter the camera mode, instead of entering the mode outright. Quitting out of the mode will return the player to that same prompt. | ** Selecting the camera app in the [[KopPad]] will show the player a screen prompting them to press {{button|switch|a}} in order to enter the camera mode, instead of entering the mode outright. Quitting out of the mode will return the player to that same prompt. | ||
** Photos are brighter than they are in the original game. | ** Photos are brighter than they are in the original game. | ||
** Oddly, the decorative meters do not move, except if the player moves the Pro Controller | ** Oddly, the decorative meters do not move, except if the player moves the Pro Controller or moves the left Joy-Con, regardless of gyro control settings. To note is that the right Joy-Con is the one responsible for controlling the cursor when gyro controls are enabled. | ||
[[File:P3D Piklopedia Peckish Aristocrab.jpg|right|thumb|250px|The [[Peckish Aristocrab]]'s page in the Piklopedia.]] | [[File:P3D Piklopedia Peckish Aristocrab.jpg|right|thumb|250px|The [[Peckish Aristocrab]]'s page in the Piklopedia.]] | ||
* The [[Piklopedia (Pikmin 3 Deluxe)|Piklopedia]], originating from {{p2}}, has been added. It can be found as an application in the [[KopPad]]. | * The [[Piklopedia (Pikmin 3 Deluxe)|Piklopedia]], originating from {{p2}}, has been added. It can be found as an application in the [[KopPad]]. Each entry contains a comment by each of the five [[leader]]s, a small looping video clip of the creature, a general list of habitats, and the number of that creature killed throughout the adventure. Alph's comments are based on the structural features of the enemy, Brittany's comments are based on the enemy's appearance, Charlie's comments are about fighting the enemy, Louie's comments are about cooking the enemy, and Olimar's comments are about the enemy's biology. The menu contains all viewable entries for the player to choose from and also indicates how many creatures have been analyzed, as well as the total. However, this total can appear as a question mark. Piklopedia entries are unlocked by bringing dead creatures to an [[Onion]], or, in the case of creatures that don't leave corpses, simply defeating them. | ||
* In [[Story Mode]], there is a [[mini radar]] on-screen. The style of the mini radar differs from the standard radar in that it uses solid colors instead of textures–terrain is dark blue, water is a lighter blue, [[out of bounds]] locations are black, and walls are cyan. Leaders and the [[S.S. Drake]] also have stylized icons with minimalist drawings instead of smaller versions of their portraits. The mini radar's visibility can be turned either off or on. | |||
* In [[Story Mode]], there is a [[mini radar]] on-screen. | |||
==== Menus ==== | ==== Menus and text ==== | ||
[[File:P3D Menu Pause.jpg|thumb|250px|The expanded pause menu.]] | [[File:P3D Menu Pause.jpg|thumb|250px|The expanded pause menu.]] | ||
* Story Mode | * A Chinese translation has been introduced. | ||
* [[Story Mode]] gains three [[saved game]] slots to choose from, with a [[saved game selection menu]] included as a result. In the Wii U version, while progress was saved in spite of its absence, separate system accounts could only have one. | |||
* Most menus in the game have a black box in the lower right corner explaining basic menu controls not accessed through buttons. | * Most menus in the game have a black box in the lower right corner explaining basic menu controls not accessed through buttons. | ||
* Menus no longer have buttons for returning to the previous menu; this is instead done with the {{button|switch|b}} button. | * Menus no longer have buttons for returning to the previous menu; this is instead done with the {{button|switch|b}} button. | ||
* It is now impossible to control menus with a gyro-controlled cursor pointer | * It is now impossible to control menus with a gyro-controlled cursor pointer or a touchscreen, despite handheld mode supporting the latter and both it and TV mode supporting the former. | ||
* Control prompts have been updated to use Nintendo Switch buttons. | * Control prompts have been updated to use Nintendo Switch buttons. | ||
* The [[pause menu]] has been revamped, featuring up to 9 buttons. It can be accessed from most places in the game and contains new features like an options section, a section with basic information, and the player's [[badge (Pikmin 3 Deluxe)|badges]]. | |||
* As with the Japanese localization of the original game, trying to end a day from the pause menu when there are Pikmin in danger of being left behind will now state in the warning how many Pikmin will perish. | |||
* In the [[main menu]], the player must press two shoulder buttons on the controller together instead of pressing a face button. There is also a new button for the [[Side Stories]] and a box explaining the currently highlighted mode. | |||
* The [[Mission Mode menu]] shows the name of a stage and its time limit before selecting that stage to view its detailed information. There is also an explanation of the abilities of different Pikmin types. | |||
* Alph now has 2 more pieces of monologue if the player opens the [[talk]] function on day 2: | |||
** Pressing {{button|switch|a}} in the [[Onion menu]] will highlight the next Pikmin type | ** {{transcript|Just {{color|three days|orange}} worth of food left on the ship now, at most...}} {{transcript|Time is running out. We must find {{color|Brittany|#AA0}} soon...}} | ||
** {{transcript|{{color|Brittany|#AA0}}... I'm coming to help you now!}} | |||
* The [[Secret File]]s from the Wii U version have been replaced with new data files, specifically a [[Olimar's Log Vol. 2 (Exploration Notes)|second volume of Olimar's Log]]. The cutscenes the secret files' codes unlock have been repurposed for [[Side Stories#Olimar's Assignment|Olimar's Assignment]], with [[Secret File#Louie's Log|Louie's Log]] being the only one not used. | |||
* Some names that were different in American English and British English have been standardized, such as [[Mysterious Life-Form]] (Mysterious Life Form in the British English version of ''Pikmin 3''), S.S. Drake (SS Drake in the British English version of ''Pikmin 3''), [[cosmic-drive key]] (cosmic drive key in the British English version of ''Pikmin 3''), and talk (Check in in the North American version of ''Pikmin 3''). | |||
* In the US version of ''Pikmin 3'', the [[talk]] conversation on the day [[Alph]] and [[Brittany]] unlock the [[Distant Tundra]] has them discuss the [[data file]] they got, and one of the lines is said by Brittany but uses Alph's neutral icon in the message box. This error has been fixed in ''Pikmin 3 Deluxe'', both in the US version and in the European version, which is based on the US version's text. | |||
* Pressing {{button|switch|a}} in the [[Onion menu]] will highlight the next Pikmin type or the OK button instead of confirming the changes outright. Pressing {{button|switch|b}} will go to the previous type instead of cancelling right away. | |||
==== Aesthetics ==== | ==== Aesthetics ==== | ||
[[File:P3D Electric Gates.jpg|thumb|250px|The four designs of electric gates.]] | [[File:P3D Electric Gates.jpg|thumb|250px|The four designs of electric gates.]] | ||
* There are many small differences in the appearance of [[area]]s between the original ''Pikmin 3'' and ''Pikmin 3 Deluxe''. Some of these are just aesthetic and have no effect on gameplay, while others are intended to make areas easier to navigate. Others still actually change the positions of objects. When a piece of terrain has different ground textures from the floor around it, that difference tends to be exaggerated in the [[radar]]. These differences are detailed here: | * There are many small differences in the appearance of [[area]]s between the original ''Pikmin 3'' and ''Pikmin 3 Deluxe''. Some of these are just aesthetic and have no effect on gameplay, while others are intended to make areas easier to navigate. Others still actually change the positions of objects. When a piece of terrain has different ground textures from the floor around it, that difference tends to be exaggerated in the [[radar]]. These differences are detailed here: | ||
Line 134: | Line 144: | ||
** [[Twilight River#Changes in Pikmin 3 Deluxe|Twilight River]] | ** [[Twilight River#Changes in Pikmin 3 Deluxe|Twilight River]] | ||
** [[Formidable Oak#Changes in Pikmin 3 Deluxe|Formidable Oak]] | ** [[Formidable Oak#Changes in Pikmin 3 Deluxe|Formidable Oak]] | ||
* Two on-screen prompts exist, informing the player that {{button|switch|-}} toggles the [[KopPad]] and, if hints are enabled, {{button|switch|padu}} activates [[hint]]s. If a new hint is available, the button will sparkle and glow and receive a pulsating exclamation mark icon. Because of this, the [[HUD#Day|day counter]] was removed and replaced by the relocated juice counter. | |||
* Two on-screen prompts exist, informing the player that {{button|switch|-}} toggles the [[KopPad]] | |||
* The introduction [[cutscene]] displays ''Pikmin 3 Deluxe'' instead of ''Pikmin 3''. | * The introduction [[cutscene]] displays ''Pikmin 3 Deluxe'' instead of ''Pikmin 3''. | ||
* | * The visuals have been upgraded, such as sharper shadows and clearer water. | ||
* The [[camera]] is generally further away from the active leader, showing more of the environment. | * The [[camera]] is generally further away from the active leader, showing more of the environment. | ||
* When going through a room transition (such as between the outside area and a cave), the camera will generally be static, rather than initially being in front of the leaders and quickly moving behind them. | * When going through a room transition (such as between the outside area and a cave), the camera will generally be static, rather than initially being in front of the leaders and quickly moving behind them. | ||
* The [[Puffy Blowhog]]'s wind particles are | * The [[Puffy Blowhog]]'s wind particles are redone. | ||
* Different gates in an area have different designs, so players can distinguish between them. There are 8 designs for [[dirt wall]]s, 4 designs for [[electric gate]]s, 3 designs for [[crystal wall]]s, and 3 designs for [[reinforced wall]]s. | * Different gates in an area have different designs, so players can distinguish between them. There are 8 designs for [[dirt wall]]s, 4 designs for [[electric gate]]s, 3 designs for [[crystal wall]]s, and 3 designs for [[reinforced wall]]s. | ||
* Several more features make the controller [[rumble]], and do so using the HD Rumble capabilities. | * Several more features make the controller [[rumble]], and do so using the HD Rumble capabilities. | ||
* Text in dialog boxes in [[cutscene]]s is aligned to the center of the box instead of the left. | * Text in dialog boxes in [[cutscene]]s is aligned to the center of the box instead of the left. | ||
* The font for numbers in the [[Onion menu]] is not monospaced, so as the numbers change, they jitter left and right. | * The font for numbers in the [[Onion menu]] is not monospaced, so as the numbers change, they jitter left and right. | ||
* | * The loading screen now displays the current [[objective]] (such as "Where's Brittany?") in the center of the screen instead of the area name, unless the objective doesn't relate to the area. The [[saved game selection menu]] displays the current objective as well. | ||
==== Audio ==== | ==== Audio ==== | ||
{{see|Music in Pikmin 3|t1=Music in ''Pikmin 3''}} | {{see|Music in Pikmin 3|t1=Music in ''Pikmin 3''}} | ||
* There is new [[Music in Pikmin 3|music]]: | * There is new [[Music in Pikmin 3|music]]: | ||
** A theme for [[after hours]] in Mission Mode. | ** A theme for [[after hours]] in Mission Mode. | ||
Line 158: | Line 163: | ||
** A theme for the video logs in Olimar's Assignment. | ** A theme for the video logs in Olimar's Assignment. | ||
** A theme for days 1-2 in Olimar's Assignment. | ** A theme for days 1-2 in Olimar's Assignment. | ||
**A theme for days 3-4 in Olimar's Assignment. | ** A theme for days 3-4 in Olimar's Assignment. | ||
** A theme for days 1-3 in Olimar's Comeback. | ** A theme for days 1-3 in Olimar's Comeback. | ||
** A theme for days 4-6 in Olimar's Comeback. | ** A theme for days 4-6 in Olimar's Comeback. | ||
Line 166: | Line 171: | ||
** A theme for the [[Baldy Long Legs|two]] [[Shaggy Long Legs|bosses]] in [[The Ship Restored|day 10]] of Olimar's Comeback. | ** A theme for the [[Baldy Long Legs|two]] [[Shaggy Long Legs|bosses]] in [[The Ship Restored|day 10]] of Olimar's Comeback. | ||
* Pikmin voices no longer echo in Bingo Battle. | * Pikmin voices no longer echo in Bingo Battle. | ||
* [[Louie]]'s [[whistle]] now resembles | * [[Louie]]'s [[whistle]] now resembles the sound effect from {{p2}}, instead of reusing the same sound that all other leaders use. In addition, his name call is no longer reused from ''Pikmin 2'', but is instead a more generic grunt that vaguely resembles his name. | ||
* The music on the booting screen has been removed. | |||
* The cave that houses the Rock Onion in Garden of Hope has improved audio reverb.{{cite youtube|rname=treehouse_presentation}} | * The cave that houses the Rock Onion in Garden of Hope has improved audio reverb.{{cite youtube|rname=treehouse_presentation}} | ||
===Other=== | ===Other=== | ||
* [[Leader]]s are slightly smaller in size when compared to the Wii U version. | * [[Leader]]s are slightly smaller in size when compared to the Wii U version. | ||
* Some glitches have been corrected, and others have been introduced. For details, please read the [[Glitches in Pikmin 3|glitches article]]. | * Some glitches have been corrected, and others have been introduced. For details, please read the [[Glitches in Pikmin 3|glitches article]]. | ||
* | * There are more invisible walls in areas to stop [[sequence breaks]]. | ||
* The stylus mode has been removed. | |||
* [[Miiverse]] compatibility has been removed. This was done due to Miiverse shutting down prior to the game's launch, and not being available on the Nintendo Switch. | |||
* SpotPass support was removed, as the game now communicates through Nintendo Switch Online. | |||
*The stylus mode has been removed. | |||
* [[Miiverse]] compatibility has been removed. This was done due to Miiverse shutting down prior to the game's launch, and not being available on the Nintendo Switch. | |||
* SpotPass support was removed, as the game now communicates | |||
== Lists == | == Lists == | ||
=== Mistakes === | === Mistakes === | ||
Line 232: | Line 221: | ||
{{clear}} | {{clear}} | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
''Pikmin 3 Deluxe'' was first announced in a tweet by Nintendo of America on {{date|5|August|2020}}.{{cite web|https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/1291014126924255233|Nintendo of America|Twitter|published={{date|5|August|2020}}|retrieved={{date|5|August|2020}}|rname=noa_tweet}} The announcement came with a promotional trailer,{{cite youtube|aSSQ0Z6eDhU|of the announcement trailer|published={{date|5|August|2020}}|retrieved={{date|5|August|2020}}|rname=announcement_trailer}} and a relaunch of the official website with limited information.{{cite web|https://web.archive.org/web/20200805154226/https://pikmin3.nintendo.com/|Archive of the Pikmin 3 Deluxe official website, {{date|5|August|2020}}|Nintendo|published={{date|5|August|2020}}|retrieved={{date|5|August|2020}}}} The Japanese announcement came in the form of a news article on the Nintendo website.{{cite web|https://topics.nintendo.co.jp/article/cf7a50af-03e5-4b49-bff4-0db5fbc3b3cc|『ピクミン3』がデラックスになってNintendo Switchに登場。新要素を収録し、10月30日発売決定。|Nintendo of Japan|retrieved={{date|5|August|2020}}|rname=japanese_official_topic}} The game was also listed on the Nintendo eShop on this date, and could be pre-ordered. | ''Pikmin 3 Deluxe'' was first announced in a tweet by Nintendo of America on {{date|5|August|2020}}.{{cite web|https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/1291014126924255233|Nintendo of America|Twitter|published={{date|5|August|2020}}|retrieved={{date|5|August|2020}}|rname=noa_tweet}} The announcement came with a promotional trailer,{{cite youtube|aSSQ0Z6eDhU|of the announcement trailer|published={{date|5|August|2020}}|retrieved={{date|5|August|2020}}|rname=announcement_trailer}} and a relaunch of the official website with limited information.{{cite web|https://web.archive.org/web/20200805154226/https://pikmin3.nintendo.com/|Archive of the Pikmin 3 Deluxe official website, {{date|5|August|2020}}|Nintendo|published={{date|5|August|2020}}|retrieved={{date|5|August|2020}}}} The Japanese announcement came in the form of a news article on the Nintendo website.{{cite web|https://topics.nintendo.co.jp/article/cf7a50af-03e5-4b49-bff4-0db5fbc3b3cc|『ピクミン3』がデラックスになってNintendo Switchに登場。新要素を収録し、10月30日発売決定。|Nintendo of Japan|retrieved={{date|5|August|2020}}|rname=japanese_official_topic}} The game was also listed on the Nintendo eShop on this date, and could be pre-ordered. | ||
Line 256: | Line 246: | ||
Pikmin 3 Deluxe logo.png|Original English logo. | Pikmin 3 Deluxe logo.png|Original English logo. | ||
Pikmin 3 Deluxe new logo.png|The new English logo introduced in 2023, in the style of the {{p4}} and {{p1+2}} logos. | Pikmin 3 Deluxe new logo.png|The new English logo introduced in 2023, in the style of the {{p4}} and {{p1+2}} logos. | ||
Pikmin 3 Deluxe new Japanese logo.png|The new Japanese logo. | |||
Pikmin 3 Deluxe Banner Art.jpg|Banner art. | Pikmin 3 Deluxe Banner Art.jpg|Banner art. | ||
Pikmin 3 Deluxe Banner Art JP.jpg|Japanese banner art. | Pikmin 3 Deluxe Banner Art JP.jpg|Japanese banner art. | ||
Line 339: | Line 330: | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''Pikmin 3 Deluxe Demo''' | '''''Pikmin 3 Deluxe'' Demo''' | ||
{{foreignname | {{foreignname | ||
|Jap=ピクミン3 デラックス 体験版 | |Jap=ピクミン3 デラックス 体験版 |
Latest revision as of 19:09, March 10, 2025
Pikmin 3 Deluxe | |
---|---|
![]() | |
North American game cover. | |
Japanese name | ピクミン3 デラックス? |
Rating | ![]() ![]() |
Console | Nintendo Switch |
Developer | Eighting, Nintendo EPD |
Publisher | Nintendo |
Genre | Real-time strategy |
Players | 1 or 2 players (Story Mode, Mission Mode, and Side Stories) 2 players (Bingo Battle) |
Worldwide release date | October 30th, 2020 |
Related games | |
Predecessor | Pikmin 2 |
Successor | Pikmin 4 |
Re-release of | Pikmin 3 |
Pikmin 3 Deluxe is an enhanced rerelease of Pikmin 3 for the Nintendo Switch. It was released worldwide on October 30th, 2020, and features a large number of changes to the original game and several new additions, including the return of the Piklopedia, the Side Stories game mode, and multiplayer gameplay in Story Mode.
Differences from Pikmin 3[edit]
The following differences between Pikmin 3 and Pikmin 3 Deluxe have been documented:
New additions[edit]
Side Stories[edit]


There are new Side Stories to play through. The first side story is set before and during the main story and is called Olimar's Assignment, while the second is set after the main story and is called Olimar's Comeback. They star Captain Olimar and Louie, who are both playable. Like the main story, these can be played in single-player or cooperatively with two players.
- Olimar's Assignment consists of 4 missions, each one taking place in a modified area from Story Mode with a time limit. Each of them has the goal of collecting a high number of Pokos to save Hocotate Freight from another debt. These missions re-use the Secret File videos from the original game.
- Olimar's Comeback consists of 10 missions, each one also taking place in a modified area from Story Mode with a time limit. These have various objectives, including defeating enemies, collecting treasure, carrying ship parts to the SPERO, growing Pikmin, or reuniting the 2 leaders. Olimar writes notes before and after each of the missions.
- Both the Onion and the SPERO are present in most levels; the Onion allows the player to grow more Pikmin, while the SPERO takes in recovered fruit and items.
Co-op mode[edit]
2 players can play through Story Mode cooperatively, a first for the series. The mode offers the following features:
- A vertically split screen, with the first player on the left, and the second on the right. If one of the players activates a cutscene, that player's view will fill up the screen. The split returns to normal when the cutscene is over.
- When there are two players playing, the HUD icon for player one's leader will have the text "P1" near it, and the icon for player 2's will have "P2". If the two players are close, one can use the
menu to get the other player's leader into their group, which will make the trailing leader remain within a certain distance of the main one, although they can still be controlled and play freely. During this state, the leading player's view takes up the whole screen. Throwing the trailing leader or dismissing will return to normal co-op mode. This feature does not exist in Mission Mode.
- When there is only one leader available due to story reasons, the second player will control a copy of that same leader. On each player's screen, the other leader will appear as a solid-color, transparent silhouette version of the character. In this way, it is impossible for one leader to group with or throw the other. Both players' leaders are also immune to damage in this state, to avoid complications with one of them falling. Player 1 can continue to take damage if the game is set back to being played solo.
- If all leaders but one fall, the player controlling the remaining leader will be in charge of the rest of the day and the split-screen is removed.
- Either player can open the radar, the hints screen, or the Onion menu, which will pause gameplay for both, and take up the whole screen. Only that player can control the menu. Some menus will have the widget highlighters colored after the player's leader. If the leaders are grouped together, then the secondary leader cannot open the Onion menu.
Changes[edit]
Gameplay[edit]

- Main article: Controls#Pikmin 3 Deluxe.
Extensive control changes and features have been added to work with the different controllers of the Nintendo Switch, as well as to make the game more accessible to new players and make it easier to know what to do. They include:
- A new difficulty system. These are Normal, Hard, and Ultra-Spicy, the latter of which is unlocked after completing the game once in Hard mode (or the game's demo). These change various aspects of the game, such as the length of days, the health of enemies, and the placement of nectar eggs. Enemies act differently depending on the difficulty selected, with no difficulty retaining the exact mechanics of the original game.[1]
- Badges have been added, and they function as a set of achievements that players can obtain by meeting certain conditions. These conditions include progress through Story Mode but also include completing stages in other modes and even things like photography and growing Pikmin.
- Screws have been added in a few locations to make progressing through the game easier, as they are locked on to automatically.
- The lock-on mechanic has been revamped:
- Instead of locking the camera, it now locks the cursor.
- Objects can now be locked-on to if they have an indicator (such as carrying numbers) above them, which can happen even if the cursor is not close or the player is locked-on to something else.
- The unique HUD while locked on has been removed. Instead, it adds a blue overlay, similar to prerelease versions of the original game.
- Locking on to objects no longer shows the name of what is locked onto, likely in favor of using the Piklopedia. This leaves several objects unnamed in-game, such as Spotcaps, Bloominous Stemples, and Candypop Buds.
- Locking on no longer has a half-second delay.
- If locked-on to something, holding down the throw button will make the leader throw all Pikmin automatically, with a press of the B button ending it, instead of using the standard controls.
- The charge mechanic has been revamped:
- Charging can now be performed at any time with the press of a dedicated button, usually
, instead of requiring the player to be locked-on while shaking the Wii remote or Wii U GamePad, though the move can still be performed while locked on, just with physical buttons.
- Only current standby Pikmin will charge ahead, though the others can follow suit if a button is pressed repeatedly.
- Pikmin will now only charge in the direction of the cursor or towards the locked-on object.
- If charged to an object that can be carried, only the amount of Pikmin required to begin carrying it will go, or if it's moving, only enough to fully carry the object.
- Charging can now be performed at any time with the press of a dedicated button, usually
- Hints have been added that guide the player towards advancing through the story. Hints give the player some information on where to go next or how to do a task. Many also come with arrows on the ground that point towards the next destination.
- Some controls have been moved into a dedicated action menu, accessible by holding
/
. This includes using ultra-spicy spray, swapping leaders, activating items in Bingo Battle, and dismissing.
- There are three new modes for how the cursor is controlled. Stick-only allows the player to use the stick to control. Stick and gyro allow the player to use motion controls to throw and the stick to move. Gyro-only acts similarly to the Wii remote from the original.
- During the cutscene involving the dirt wall on day 1, the camera will instead focus on the dirt wall rather than Alph.
- The player can change the standby Pikmin type and captain from both the previous and next ones. The HUD is also changed to reflect this: the three Pikmin standby-type bubbles now have a focus on the central one as opposed to the leftmost one, with the HUD also darkening out the unselected.
- Mission Mode has been revamped slightly:
- Collect Treasure! and Battle Enemies! stages that had unlock requirements in the original are now available from the start.
- All of the downloadable stages from the original are included within the base game here but have unlock requirements.
- A new "After Hours" feature is added in which the stage can still be explored and completed after the time limit has run out, but a new score will not be saved.
- The S.S. Drake can be interacted with to command all Pikmin in the field to travel back to the Onion.
- Many data files are relocated to be less difficult to find.
- Pikmin AI has been reworked:
- When the player switches to a leader, all nearby idle Pikmin within a radius will be called over.
- If Pikmin that are performing a task (such as carrying a fruit, fragments, etc.) get whistled, they will stop in place momentarily and then resume their task. To call them, they must be whistled for a long period of time or whistled twice in a row.
- When Pikmin complete their task, they will now go to the current leader if said leader is close enough, as in Pikmin 2.
- When Pikmin are in a leader's squad, they will try to stay close to the leader, instead of forming a long line.
- Pikmin now instantly go into the current leader's hands when they are about to be thrown, meaning they no longer need to be close to them to perform the move, as in Pikmin 2.
- The way Rock Pikmin and White Pikmin deal damage has changed.
- If disbanded, all group members of the standby type will now stay with the group, though doing this again will dismiss that type.
- When a leader is shocked by an electrical source, they no longer need to be manually controlled in order to get up, and twirling the stick no longer speeds them up.
- Loading times are reduced drastically.
- When a leader collects a data file, they almost never jump and spin before reading the data file.
- When an inactive leader plucks Pikmin of their own accord, they will now do so at the same speed as active leaders, instead of using the long animation for every single pluck.
- The damage numbers caused by bomb rocks have changed.
KopPad[edit]
- See: Piklopedia
Due to the lack of Wii U GamePad functionality, there have been multiple changes to how the KopPad works. These changes are:
- The KopPad now zooms in while activated and can be viewed on the TV, with the prompt to look at the GamePad being removed.
- The radar has been revamped:
- It can be zoomed in and out, and at the top, the current Story Mode objective will be shown.
- The entire area is now visible from the start, though parts that haven't been visited yet are transparent.
- Enemies are now shown in all modes, instead of only Mission Mode like the original.
- Go Here! can now be used right after Brittany is freed, meaning the data file for it is not needed.
- The ability to view the area from a top-down view has been removed, since that was limited to the television screen with Off-TV Play off.
- There is no longer a way to unpause the gameplay while keeping the radar in view.
- The maps have been updated to reflect the new textures.
- In Bingo Battle, either player can open up the radar on their side of the screen; doing this does not pause the game. This radar cannot be controlled and shows the whole stage at once.
- The KopPad's camera app has been revamped:
- It now has different focus levels, instead of allowing the player to tap the GamePad to indicate what part they want in focus. An "auto focus" mode was added that simply focuses on whatever is at the center of the scene.
- Taking a photo will save it to the Switch's built-in photo album, without displaying the HUD, instead of being able to post the image to Miiverse.
- Instead of the camera having total rotation, it is now limited. Panning is limited to a few degrees around where the leader is facing, tilt is limited to straight up and straight down, and rolling is impossible.
- Selecting the camera app in the KopPad will show the player a screen prompting them to press
in order to enter the camera mode, instead of entering the mode outright. Quitting out of the mode will return the player to that same prompt.
- Photos are brighter than they are in the original game.
- Oddly, the decorative meters do not move, except if the player moves the Pro Controller or moves the left Joy-Con, regardless of gyro control settings. To note is that the right Joy-Con is the one responsible for controlling the cursor when gyro controls are enabled.

- The Piklopedia, originating from Pikmin 2, has been added. It can be found as an application in the KopPad. Each entry contains a comment by each of the five leaders, a small looping video clip of the creature, a general list of habitats, and the number of that creature killed throughout the adventure. Alph's comments are based on the structural features of the enemy, Brittany's comments are based on the enemy's appearance, Charlie's comments are about fighting the enemy, Louie's comments are about cooking the enemy, and Olimar's comments are about the enemy's biology. The menu contains all viewable entries for the player to choose from and also indicates how many creatures have been analyzed, as well as the total. However, this total can appear as a question mark. Piklopedia entries are unlocked by bringing dead creatures to an Onion, or, in the case of creatures that don't leave corpses, simply defeating them.
- In Story Mode, there is a mini radar on-screen. The style of the mini radar differs from the standard radar in that it uses solid colors instead of textures–terrain is dark blue, water is a lighter blue, out of bounds locations are black, and walls are cyan. Leaders and the S.S. Drake also have stylized icons with minimalist drawings instead of smaller versions of their portraits. The mini radar's visibility can be turned either off or on.
Menus and text[edit]
- A Chinese translation has been introduced.
- Story Mode gains three saved game slots to choose from, with a saved game selection menu included as a result. In the Wii U version, while progress was saved in spite of its absence, separate system accounts could only have one.
- Most menus in the game have a black box in the lower right corner explaining basic menu controls not accessed through buttons.
- Menus no longer have buttons for returning to the previous menu; this is instead done with the
button.
- It is now impossible to control menus with a gyro-controlled cursor pointer or a touchscreen, despite handheld mode supporting the latter and both it and TV mode supporting the former.
- Control prompts have been updated to use Nintendo Switch buttons.
- The pause menu has been revamped, featuring up to 9 buttons. It can be accessed from most places in the game and contains new features like an options section, a section with basic information, and the player's badges.
- As with the Japanese localization of the original game, trying to end a day from the pause menu when there are Pikmin in danger of being left behind will now state in the warning how many Pikmin will perish.
- In the main menu, the player must press two shoulder buttons on the controller together instead of pressing a face button. There is also a new button for the Side Stories and a box explaining the currently highlighted mode.
- The Mission Mode menu shows the name of a stage and its time limit before selecting that stage to view its detailed information. There is also an explanation of the abilities of different Pikmin types.
- Alph now has 2 more pieces of monologue if the player opens the talk function on day 2:
- “Just three days worth of food left on the ship now, at most...” “Time is running out. We must find Brittany soon...”
- “Brittany... I'm coming to help you now!”
- The Secret Files from the Wii U version have been replaced with new data files, specifically a second volume of Olimar's Log. The cutscenes the secret files' codes unlock have been repurposed for Olimar's Assignment, with Louie's Log being the only one not used.
- Some names that were different in American English and British English have been standardized, such as Mysterious Life-Form (Mysterious Life Form in the British English version of Pikmin 3), S.S. Drake (SS Drake in the British English version of Pikmin 3), cosmic-drive key (cosmic drive key in the British English version of Pikmin 3), and talk (Check in in the North American version of Pikmin 3).
- In the US version of Pikmin 3, the talk conversation on the day Alph and Brittany unlock the Distant Tundra has them discuss the data file they got, and one of the lines is said by Brittany but uses Alph's neutral icon in the message box. This error has been fixed in Pikmin 3 Deluxe, both in the US version and in the European version, which is based on the US version's text.
- Pressing
in the Onion menu will highlight the next Pikmin type or the OK button instead of confirming the changes outright. Pressing
will go to the previous type instead of cancelling right away.
Aesthetics[edit]
- There are many small differences in the appearance of areas between the original Pikmin 3 and Pikmin 3 Deluxe. Some of these are just aesthetic and have no effect on gameplay, while others are intended to make areas easier to navigate. Others still actually change the positions of objects. When a piece of terrain has different ground textures from the floor around it, that difference tends to be exaggerated in the radar. These differences are detailed here:
- Two on-screen prompts exist, informing the player that
toggles the KopPad and, if hints are enabled,
activates hints. If a new hint is available, the button will sparkle and glow and receive a pulsating exclamation mark icon. Because of this, the day counter was removed and replaced by the relocated juice counter.
- The introduction cutscene displays Pikmin 3 Deluxe instead of Pikmin 3.
- The visuals have been upgraded, such as sharper shadows and clearer water.
- The camera is generally further away from the active leader, showing more of the environment.
- When going through a room transition (such as between the outside area and a cave), the camera will generally be static, rather than initially being in front of the leaders and quickly moving behind them.
- The Puffy Blowhog's wind particles are redone.
- Different gates in an area have different designs, so players can distinguish between them. There are 8 designs for dirt walls, 4 designs for electric gates, 3 designs for crystal walls, and 3 designs for reinforced walls.
- Several more features make the controller rumble, and do so using the HD Rumble capabilities.
- Text in dialog boxes in cutscenes is aligned to the center of the box instead of the left.
- The font for numbers in the Onion menu is not monospaced, so as the numbers change, they jitter left and right.
- The loading screen now displays the current objective (such as "Where's Brittany?") in the center of the screen instead of the area name, unless the objective doesn't relate to the area. The saved game selection menu displays the current objective as well.
Audio[edit]
- See: Music in Pikmin 3
- There is new music:
- A theme for after hours in Mission Mode.
- A theme for the Side Stories selection screen.
- A theme for the video logs in Olimar's Assignment.
- A theme for days 1-2 in Olimar's Assignment.
- A theme for days 3-4 in Olimar's Assignment.
- A theme for days 1-3 in Olimar's Comeback.
- A theme for days 4-6 in Olimar's Comeback.
- A theme for days 7-8 in Olimar's Comeback.
- A theme for days 9-10 in Olimar's Comeback.
- A cue for miniboss battles in both Olimar's Assignment and Olimar's Comeback.[2]
- A theme for the two bosses in day 10 of Olimar's Comeback.
- Pikmin voices no longer echo in Bingo Battle.
- Louie's whistle now resembles the sound effect from Pikmin 2, instead of reusing the same sound that all other leaders use. In addition, his name call is no longer reused from Pikmin 2, but is instead a more generic grunt that vaguely resembles his name.
- The music on the booting screen has been removed.
- The cave that houses the Rock Onion in Garden of Hope has improved audio reverb.[2]
Other[edit]
- Leaders are slightly smaller in size when compared to the Wii U version.
- Some glitches have been corrected, and others have been introduced. For details, please read the glitches article.
- There are more invisible walls in areas to stop sequence breaks.
- The stylus mode has been removed.
- Miiverse compatibility has been removed. This was done due to Miiverse shutting down prior to the game's launch, and not being available on the Nintendo Switch.
- SpotPass support was removed, as the game now communicates through Nintendo Switch Online.
Lists[edit]
Mistakes[edit]
- See: Mistake
Glitches[edit]
- See: Glitches in Pikmin 3
Unused content[edit]
Other information[edit]
- Game size: 6.5 GB.
- Supported play modes: TV (1 or 2 players), tabletop (1 or 2 players), and handheld (1 player).[3]
- Supported controllers: two Joy-Cons, one sideways Joy-Con (only when playing in multiplayer), and Nintendo Switch Pro Controller.
- Supports cloud save data.
- A Nintendo Switch Online subscription is necessary in order to submit high scores in Story Mode, Mission Mode, and the Side Stories.[3]
Demo[edit]
On October 8th, 2020, a demo for the game was released. In it, players can play part of Story Mode, as well the Collect treasure! version of Tropical Forest. Either mode can be played with one or two players, and badges can be unlocked like normal. When the player reaches the limit of the current game mode, they are shown a notification telling them of the end of the demo, and then taken to a screen advertising the final game, with a button to return to the title screen, and another to access the eShop. This happens when any of the following happens:
- The Armored Mawdad is defeated and the day ends.
- The player attempts to enter the area on the day after the Armored Mawdad's defeat.
- The player attempts to enter the area on day 6.
- The player leaves the mission from the pause menu.
- The mission is finished and the results screen is closed.
The title screen naturally includes the word "Demo" under the logo, and has an extra button, "Nintendo eShop", that when pressed, prompts the player to open the eShop's page for Pikmin 3 Deluxe, or to cancel. The button for Story Mode has a small "Recommended" banner next to it. The Side Stories and Bingo Battle buttons exist, but choosing them will simply inform the player of their availability in the full version. Likewise, the Battle enemies! and Defeat bosses! options exist in the Mission Mode menu, but are equally inaccessible.
Any progress made in the demo can carry over to the final game. Defeating the Armored Mawdad in this demo gives the player some bonuses: missions 6 through 10 of both Collect Treasure! and Battle Enemies!, as well as the ultra-spicy difficulty will be unlocked right away.
Some glitches can be performed exclusively in this demo:
- It is possible to go out of bounds in Charlie's tutorial, either in the demo or in the final game. However, in the demo, the player can use this to explore areas and features that were not intended to be reached in the demo, including killing the Vehemoth Phosbat, and getting its Piklopedia entry. By manipulating the game's feature unlocking system, it is even possible to access the Tropical Wilds.[4]
- It is possible for the cursor to become stuck.
History[edit]
Pikmin 3 Deluxe was first announced in a tweet by Nintendo of America on August 5th, 2020.[5] The announcement came with a promotional trailer,[6] and a relaunch of the official website with limited information.[7] The Japanese announcement came in the form of a news article on the Nintendo website.[8] The game was also listed on the Nintendo eShop on this date, and could be pre-ordered.
On the day of the announcement, the product page in Nintendo of America's website listed that the supported features were save data cloud and online play, in that order. Throughout the following days, this listing would get changed periodically. Around August 9th, the order was reversed, and around August 14th, online play was removed. On August 19th, it was noticed that the online play blurb had returned, but on August 22nd, it was nowhere to be seen again. Afterwards, on the 27th or 28th of October, the blurb had returned once more.[9][10]
On August 28th, 2020, the official Japanese website was launched, with subpages on backstory, basic gameplay, Pikmin types, combat, and structure.[11] These pages had several images and short videos that showed some changed mechanics. The new website also came with a trailer, which showcased the different types of Pikmin and their abilities.[12] The website at this point had 3 header and footer links with a 'coming soon' message, with titles that implied that they were about the new difficulty modes, the Side Stories and Piklopedia, and the additional game modes of Mission Mode and Bingo Battle.
Throughout September, nothing was announced directly about the game, but Nintendo's European Twitter accounts continued to promote the game with images[13] and short videos.[14] The only new thing presented by these videos was a piece of music.[15][16] The previously Japanese-only trailer was released in English on October 2nd, 2020.[17]
On October 6th, 2020, the official English website was updated with new pages on story and gameplay. A Nintendo Treehouse event featuring Pikmin 3 Deluxe and Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity was announced at the same time.[18] The event, which happened the next day, featured 2 presenters playing through day 2 of Story Mode in the Garden of Hope, part of the Tundra stage of Olimar's Assignment (the first gameplay shown of the Side Stories), and a game of Bingo Battle.[2] Also revealed were the difficulty modes, how 2-player gameplay worked, the pause menu and control options, and various other differences. A demo of the game was announced at the end of the presentation, and was released about 7 hours later.
Following this, the game began to be more heavily promoted. A trailer for the demo was released on October 8th,[19] and a gameplay demo of a Side Story level was released the next day.[20] The Japanese website was also updated on October 8th with its remaining 3 pages about difficulty options, the content new to Pikmin 3 Deluxe, and the alternative game modes. 4 television commercials in Japanese were produced, and these were released on YouTube on October 11th.[21]
The game was released worldwide on October 30th, 2020. It released at different times of day in different regions. It received positive reviews from reviewers, getting a score of 85 on the review aggregator site Metacritic.[22] It was praised for its controls, multiplayer, and additional content, but criticized for its easy difficulty and overall similarity to the Wii U version. The game sold just over 2 million copies in its first 5 months after release,[23] making it the best-selling Pikmin game.
On November 24th, 2020, the game received a small update, which fixed 2 bugs which involved fruits and badges being listed as not collected.[24] This update also applied to the demo.
On June 21st, 2023, an update coinciding with the release of the Nintendo Switch ports of Pikmin and Pikmin 2 changed the home screen icon to one with a new version of the game's logo, to reflect the modern logo used since Pikmin 4's promotional trailers. The demo has also received this change.
Gallery[edit]
Artwork[edit]
The new English logo introduced in 2023, in the style of the Pikmin 4 and Pikmin 1+2 logos.
- See more: Pikmin 3#Promotional artwork.
Game covers[edit]
Screenshots[edit]
Bulbears in the Creature Hunting stage in Olimar's Comeback.
Multiple Onions in the Team Monster Hunt stage.
A ramp made out of hay in the Big Fruit Carnival stage.
Carrying a ship part through the Formidable Oak in the Another Part Found stage.
Trivia[edit]
- Pikmin 3 Deluxe is the first Pikmin game to be available in Chinese.
- Pikmin 3 Deluxe is the first Pikmin game to release simultaneously worldwide.
- Pikmin 3 Deluxe has exactly 50 badges and 50 hints.
Names in other languages[edit]
Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
ピクミン3 デラックス? Pikumin 3 Derakkusu |
Pikmin 3 Deluxe | ||
(traditional) |
皮克敏3 豪華版 | Pikmin 3 Deluxe | |
(simplified) |
皮克敏3 豪华版 | Pikmin 3 Deluxe | |
Pikmin 3 Deluxe | - | Name taken from the official Pikmin 3 Deluxe website. | |
Pikmin 3 Deluxe | - | ||
Pikmin 3 Deluxe | - | ||
Pikmin 3 Deluxe | - | ||
피크민 3 디럭스 Pikeumin 3 Dileogseu |
Pikmin 3 Deluxe | ||
Pikmin 3 Deluxe | - | Name taken from the official Pikmin 3 Deluxe website. | |
Pikmin 3 Deluxe | - | ||
Pikmin 3 Deluxe | - | Name taken from the official Pikmin 3 Deluxe website. |
Pikmin 3 Deluxe Demo
Language | Name | Meaning |
---|---|---|
ピクミン3 デラックス 体験版? Pikumin 3 Derakkusu Taikenhan |
Pikmin 3 Deluxe test version | |
(traditional) |
皮克敏3 豪華版 體驗版 | Pikmin 3 Deluxe Demo |
(simplified) |
皮克敏3 豪华版 体验版 | Pikmin 3 Deluxe Demo |
Pikmin 3 Deluxe Démo | - | |
Pikmin 3 Deluxe Demo | - | |
Pikmin 3 Deluxe Demo | - | |
피크민 3 디럭스 체험판 pikeumin 3 dileogseu cheheompan |
Pikmin 3 Deluxe test version | |
Pikmin 3 Deluxe Demo | - |
See also[edit]
External links[edit]
- Official English website
- Japanese official announcement topic
- Reveal tweet
- Announcement trailer, August 5th, 2020
- Nintendo of America product page
- Japanese promotional trailer, August 28th, 2020
- Official Japanese website
- Japanese official additional detail topic
- Nintendo Treehouse Live event, October 7th, 2020
References[edit]
- ^ Pikmin 3 Deluxe on Nintendo UK's product listing, retrieved on August 5th, 2020
- ^ a b c YouTube video of a presentation of the game on Nintendo Treehouse: Live, published on October 7th, 2020, retrieved on October 7th, 2020
- ^ a b ピクミン3 デラックス:商品情報 on Nintendo of Japan, retrieved on August 28th, 2020
- ^ YouTube video explaining how to access the Tropical Wilds in the demo, published on October 20th, 2020, retrieved on October 26th, 2020
- ^ Nintendo of America on Twitter, published on August 5th, 2020, retrieved on August 5th, 2020
- ^ YouTube video of the announcement trailer, published on August 5th, 2020, retrieved on August 5th, 2020
- ^ Archive of the Pikmin 3 Deluxe official website, August 5th, 2020 on Nintendo, published on August 5th, 2020, retrieved on August 5th, 2020
- ^ 『ピクミン3』がデラックスになってNintendo Switchに登場。新要素を収録し、10月30日発売決定。 on Nintendo of Japan, retrieved on August 5th, 2020
- ^ Pikmin 3 Deluxe listing page on Wayback Machine
- ^ Twitter post on Twitter, published on August 20th, 2020, retrieved on August 22nd, 2020
- ^ Official Japanese website on Nintendo of Japan, published on August 28th, 2020, retrieved on August 30th, 2020
- ^ YouTube video a Japanese promotional video, published on August 28th, 2020, retrieved on August 28th, 2020
- ^ Nintendo Nederland on Twitter, published on September 27th, 2020, retrieved on October 2nd, 2020
- ^ Nintendo Portugal on Twitter, published on September 20th, 2020, retrieved on October 2nd, 2020
- ^ Nintendo of Europe on Twitter, published on September 24th, 2020, retrieved on October 2nd, 2020
- ^ Nintendo of Europe on Twitter, published on September 29th, 2020, retrieved on October 2nd, 2020
- ^ YouTube video an English translation of a Japanese promotional video, published on October 2nd, retrieved on October 2nd
- ^ Nintendo of America on Twitter, published on October 6th, retrieved on October 6th, 2020
- ^ YouTube video the Pikmin 3 Deluxe Demo trailer, published on October 8th, 2020, retrieved on October 10th
- ^ YouTube video Nintendo Minute playing in Side Story co-op, published on October 9th, 2020, retrieved on October 10th
- ^ YouTube video ピクミン3 デラックス TVCM1, published on October 11th, 2020, retrieved on October 11th
- ^ Pikmin 3 Deluxe for Switch Reviews - Metacritic on Metacritic, retrieved on November 18th, 2020
- ^ Fiscal Year Ending March 2021 – Financial Results Explanatory Material on the Nintendo corporate website, published on May 6th, 2021, retrieved on September 2nd, 2021
- ^ How to update Pikmin 3 Deluxe on Nintendo Support, retrieved on November 26th, 2020
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 |