Mission Mode

Mission Mode in Pikmin 3 is one playable game sections shown at E3 2012, presumably also in the final game. It is currently unknown if it will be playable at the start of the game, or must be unlocked like in the past two games. In this mode, there are 3 sub-modes.

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A screenshot of Pikmin 3's challenge mode, which also shows the new spaceship Pod.

Gather the Fruit

The goal in Gather the Fruit Mode is to use the provided Pikmin to collect as much fruit and enemy carcasses as possible on the map within a predefined amount of time. When fruit are hauled back to the Pod, their value will be converted to Pokos, and the player's scores will be based on how much total pokos were earned. When enemies are defeated, additional pokos will be added to the score and more fruit will drop onto the stage. Pikmin are found either buried, scattered across the map in little groups, or inside enemies.

Only the Pikmin provided can be used for each level; it is impossible to make more Pikmin. However, it is possible to convert Pikmin into other types using enemies such as the Medusal Slurker.

When a level is complete, the player can watch a top-down playback of the entire level session, showing icons to indicate the captains, fruits, enemies, and Pikmin. 

Depending on how many pokos you obtain, your ranking will improve. You can either get bronze, silver, gold, or platinum. 2 player is not avalible in this mode.

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This shows someone getting Platinum rank on the stage Tropical Forest. 

Battle Enemies

This mode requires the player to defeat certain enemies. This is the only sub mode that has not been shown off. 2 player is supported in this mode.

Boss Battles

This mode requires the player to defeat a certain boss/bosses within the time limit. The bosses that have been seen in this mode are The Armored Mawdad and The Vehemoth Phosbat. Score is determined by the time left over and the Pikmin count. 2 player is supported in this mode.

The Vehemoth Phosbat in 2 player Boss Battles.

Gallery

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  Art made for the Official Nintendo Magezine of the new Spaceship pod seen in Pikmin 3's Challenge Mode demo and trailer.

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  Some of the various fruits from Pikmin 2 make a return as collectables in Pikmin 3's challenge mode. In this picture from left to right: Cupid's Grenade, Insect Condo, and the Citrus Lump.

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