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{{otheruses|the top globe half that unlocks the [[Awakening Wood]]|the bottom half that unlocks the [[Perplexing Pool]]|Geographic Projection}}
The '''Spherical Atlas''' ({{j|スフィアマップ|Sufia Mappu|Sphere Map}}) is a treasure in ''[[Pikmin 2]]''. It is a northern hemisphere of a {{w|globe}}; this being a representation of Earth suggests that [[PNF-404]] is Earth. This heavy treasure is found on the last sublevel (2) of the [[Emergence Cave]] in the [[Valley of Repose]]. It requires at least one [[Purple Pikmin]] on it to lift it, as it weighs 101 units, more than 100, the maximum weight [[Pikmin limit|one hundred]] weaker [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]] can carry. This is also the first cave Purple Pikmin are found in, on the same sublevel as the treasure. Before carrying the treasure, it is recommended to defeat the [[Snow Bulborb]]s nearby.


The '''Spherical Atlas''' is a treasure in the game ''[[Pikmin 2]]''. It is a northern hemisphere of a [[Wikipedia:Globe|globe]]; this being a representation of Earth suggests that the [[Pikmin planet]] is Earth. This heavy treasure is found on the last [[sublevel]] (2) of the [[Emergence Cave]] in the [[Valley of Repose]]. It requires at least one [[Purple Pikmin]] on it to lift it, as it weighs 101 units, more than 100, the maximum weight 100 weaker [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]] can carry. This is also the first cave Purple Pikmin are found in, on the same sublevel as the treasure.
When this treasure has been retrieved, the [[Sphere Chart]], part of the [[Exploration Kit]], is unlocked, granting access to the [[Awakening Wood]]. This is made possible through the coordinates it provides the [[Hocotate ship]]. The day automatically ends as well. The [[Geographic Projection]] is also a globe half, this time a southern hemisphere; and it too unlocks a new area, the [[Perplexing Pool]].


When this treasure has been retrieved, the [[Sphere Chart]], part of the [[Exploration Kit]], is unlocked, granting access to the [[Awakening Wood]]. This is made possible through the co-ordinates it provides [[the ship]]. The [[Geographic Projection]] is also a globe half, this time a southern hemisphere; and it too unlocks a new area ([[Perplexing Pool]]).
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==Model and texture==
The Spherical Atlas is one of many treasures in ''Pikmin 2'' that differs in apperance between [[region]]s. Depending on the version of the game, the globe is rotated such that the model's "front" is of each version's respective continent. This causes the treasure's discovery cutscene, collection cutscene, and [[Treasure Hoard]] entry to focus on that continent by default. The [[Geographic Projection]] has a similar reigonal difference, centering Oceania in the European version, and South America in the American and Japanese versions. Since {{p2s}} is based on the North American version of ''Pikmin 2'' worldwide, North America faces forwards in all versions of the Nintendo Switch port.


== Trivia ==
[[File:Spherical Atlas region differences.jpg|thumb|center|600px|The treasure's discovery cutscene, in the Japanese, North American, and European versions of the game, respectively.]]
*The globe depicts the world as it appeared before the German Reunification on October 3, 1990 (East Germany can be seen, along with other nations that no longer exist, such as the Soviet Union).
 
The Treasure Hoard icon for this treasure is the same in all versions, and is centered over the Pacific Ocean. In the Nintendo Switch port however, the icon was changed to center North America, matching the treasure's orientation in-game. The highlight texture for this treasure's model is called <code>hilight_I4_bombsarai</code>, and is the same highlight texture used for the Geographic Projection and [[Careening Dirigibug]].
 
The globe depicts the world prior to the dissolution of the Soviet Union on {{date|25|December|1991}}. Although central Europe is hardly recognizable, the Baltic and central Asian states are clearly part of what is now the Russian Federation.
 
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=== Olimar's journal (Nintendo Switch) ===
{{Transcript|The purple Pikmin were somehow able to carry this massive treasure. Today, we measured their physical strength using the ship's onboard beefometer. It seems that they have 10 times the weight and physical power of any other Pikmin. When I throw them, they land with a resounding thud. I've decided to commemorate the cave I first encountered them in by naming it Emergence Cave.|block=y}}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
{{image|Needs location images for all three regions and the EU discovery cutscene}}
<gallery>
<gallery>
Sphericalatlas.jpg|Concept art of the treasure.
P2 Artwork Spherical Atlas.png|Artwork of the Spherical Atlas in the North American version of ''Pikmin 2''.
Spherical_Atlas_texture.png|Texture used for the model.
Spherical Atlas artwork.jpg|Alternate scan of the Spherical Atlas's artwork in the North American version of ''Pikmin 2''.
P2 Spherical Atlas Alternate Render.png|Artwork of the Spherical Atlas in the Japanese version of ''Pikmin 2''.
P2 Spherical Atlas NA Cutscene.png|The Spherical Atlas' discovery cutscene in the North American version.
P2 Spherical Atlas EU Cutscene.png|The Spherical Atlas' discovery cutscene in the European version.
P2 Spherical Atlas JP Cutscene.png|The Spherical Atlas' discovery cutscene in the Japanese version.
P2 Spherical Atlas Collected.png|The Spherical Atlas being analyzed by the [[Hocotate ship]].
P2 Spherical Atlas EU Collected.png|The Spherical Atlas being analyzed in the European version.
P2 Spherical Atlas JP Collected.png|The Spherical Atlas being analyzed in the Japanese version.
Spherical Atlas.jpg|The Spherical Atlas in the [[Treasure Hoard]].
P2 Spherical Atlas JP Treasure Hoard.png|The Spherical Atlas in the Treasure Hoard in the Japanese version of ''Pikmin 2''.
Spherical Atlas P2S icon.png|The Treasure Hoard icon of the Spherical Atlas in [[Pikmin 2 (Nintendo Switch)|the Nintendo Switch version of ''Pikmin 2'']].
Spherical Atlas texture.png|Texture used for the model.
</gallery>
</gallery>


== Trivia ==
*In the North American version of the ''New Play Control!'' game, with the language set to French, the upgrade this treasure gives is called "Carte Sphérique" (Spherical Map) in the [[Ship's dialogs]] and "Système Solaire" (Solar System) in the pause menu. Since another upgrade is also called "Système Solaire" (the [[Solar System]]), this is likely a [[mistake]].
==Names in other languages==
{{Foreignname
|Jap=スフィアマップ
|JapR=Sufia Mappu
|JapM=Sphere Map
|Spa=Atlas esférico
|SpaM=Spherical atlas
|Fra=Atlas Sphérique
|FraM=Spherical Atlas
|Ita=Atlante sferico
|ItaM=Spherical Atlas
|Ger=Sphärenatlas
|GerM=Sphere Atlas
}}
==See also==
*[[Geographic Projection]]
*[[Awakening Wood]]
*[[PNF-404]]
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{{Exploration Kit}}
{{Treasures}}
{{Treasures}}
[[Category:Exploration Kit]]
[[Category:Exploration Kit]]
[[Category:Emergence Cave]]

Latest revision as of 10:20, August 15, 2024

Spherical Atlas Treasure Hoard icon.
The Spherical Atlas.
Number 184
Series Explorer's Friend Series
Value Poko × 200
Weight 101
Maximum carriers 100 Pikmin
Location Emergence Cave
Challenge Mode levels None
This article is about the top globe half that unlocks the Awakening Wood. For the bottom half that unlocks the Perplexing Pool, see Geographic Projection.

The Spherical Atlas (スフィアマップ?, lit.: "Sphere Map") is a treasure in Pikmin 2. It is a northern hemisphere of a globe; this being a representation of Earth suggests that PNF-404 is Earth. This heavy treasure is found on the last sublevel (2) of the Emergence Cave in the Valley of Repose. It requires at least one Purple Pikmin on it to lift it, as it weighs 101 units, more than 100, the maximum weight one hundred weaker Pikmin can carry. This is also the first cave Purple Pikmin are found in, on the same sublevel as the treasure. Before carrying the treasure, it is recommended to defeat the Snow Bulborbs nearby.

When this treasure has been retrieved, the Sphere Chart, part of the Exploration Kit, is unlocked, granting access to the Awakening Wood. This is made possible through the coordinates it provides the Hocotate ship. The day automatically ends as well. The Geographic Projection is also a globe half, this time a southern hemisphere; and it too unlocks a new area, the Perplexing Pool.

Model and texture[edit]

The Spherical Atlas is one of many treasures in Pikmin 2 that differs in apperance between regions. Depending on the version of the game, the globe is rotated such that the model's "front" is of each version's respective continent. This causes the treasure's discovery cutscene, collection cutscene, and Treasure Hoard entry to focus on that continent by default. The Geographic Projection has a similar reigonal difference, centering Oceania in the European version, and South America in the American and Japanese versions. Since Pikmin 2 (Nintendo Switch) is based on the North American version of Pikmin 2 worldwide, North America faces forwards in all versions of the Nintendo Switch port.

The treasure discovery cutscene for the Spherical Atlas in all three regions of the game. Each region makes the treasure face a different way.
The treasure's discovery cutscene, in the Japanese, North American, and European versions of the game, respectively.

The Treasure Hoard icon for this treasure is the same in all versions, and is centered over the Pacific Ocean. In the Nintendo Switch port however, the icon was changed to center North America, matching the treasure's orientation in-game. The highlight texture for this treasure's model is called hilight_I4_bombsarai, and is the same highlight texture used for the Geographic Projection and Careening Dirigibug.

The globe depicts the world prior to the dissolution of the Soviet Union on December 25th, 1991. Although central Europe is hardly recognizable, the Baltic and central Asian states are clearly part of what is now the Russian Federation.

Notes

Ship's dialogs

It's inconceivable that such an immense object has been buried here for so long.

The design on the outer shell resembles the surface of the planet as seen from space!

Perhaps this can be used for something other than salvage.

But how will we ever lift it? I fear that even 100 red Pikmin will be unable to lift it!


There is a device resembling a microchip embedded inside this sphere. Retrieving data...

...Error. I could only decode a portion of the data, but I did retrieve new geographic charts.

I will input this data into my planetary database and name it the Sphere Chart.

Press START/PAUSE to contact me and access the Exploration Kit on the radar screen with L.

Now that we have this new data, you should explore the decoded territory tomorrow.

Olimar's journal

The purple Pikmin were somehow able to carry this massive treasure. Today, we measured their physical strength using the ship's onboard beefometer. It seems that they have ten times the weight and physical power of any other Pikmin. When I throw them, they land with a resounding thud. I've decided to commemorate the cave I first encountered them in by naming it Emergence Cave.

Sales pitch

The surface designs on this item are the map of a savage planet. This alone makes it valuable... But that is not all! Embedded within is a microchip filled with secret, incredibly detailed data. With this item, you'll know everything about this, that, and the other thing, too.

Olimar's journal (Nintendo Switch)[edit]

The purple Pikmin were somehow able to carry this massive treasure. Today, we measured their physical strength using the ship's onboard beefometer. It seems that they have 10 times the weight and physical power of any other Pikmin. When I throw them, they land with a resounding thud. I've decided to commemorate the cave I first encountered them in by naming it Emergence Cave.

Gallery[edit]

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Trivia[edit]

  • In the North American version of the New Play Control! game, with the language set to French, the upgrade this treasure gives is called "Carte Sphérique" (Spherical Map) in the Ship's dialogs and "Système Solaire" (Solar System) in the pause menu. Since another upgrade is also called "Système Solaire" (the Solar System), this is likely a mistake.

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning
Flag of Japan Japanese スフィアマップ?
Sufia Mappu
Sphere Map
Flag of France French Atlas Sphérique Spherical Atlas
Flag of Germany German Sphärenatlas Sphere Atlas
Flag of Italy Italian Atlante sferico Spherical Atlas
Flag of Spain Spanish Atlas esférico Spherical atlas

See also[edit]


Icon of a white flower in the Challenge Mode of Pikmin 2. It represents a course that is beaten, but with Pikmin who were lost.

This article was a featured article from April 2nd, 2017 to June 1st, 2017.

Icon of a white flower in the Challenge Mode of Pikmin 2. It represents a course that is beaten, but with Pikmin who were lost.