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===Gameplay=== | |||
*The number of Pikmin currently holding onto an object is now on the top half of of the [[carry]] number, like in {{p3}}. | * The game now sports an updated control scheme similar to [[Pikmin 3 Deluxe]]. | ||
* | ** {{button|switch|rstick}} is now used to freely control the camera. | ||
** In order to [[Swarm]], the player must hold down {{button|switch|l}} while tilting {{button|switch|rstick}}. | |||
** {{button|switch|lstickclick}} now resets the cursor. | |||
** Pressing {{button|switch|-}} shows a screen displaying the game’s controls. | |||
** Motion Controls can be enabled from the Controls screen. | |||
*** If enabled, tilting the controller while holding {{button|switch|a}} or {{button|switch|b}} will move the cursor. | |||
===Graphics=== | |||
* The gameplay and UI are now rendered at a higher resolution. | |||
** Pre-rendered cutscenes appear to have been AI upscaled to 1080p. {{cite web| https://twitter.com/OatmealDome/status/1671612996773203968|Tweet by OatmealDome|Twitter}} | |||
* Much of the [[Treasure#Brands|product placement]] in the original game has been removed and replaced with fictional/other brands, likely because Nintendo lost the copyrights to those treasures. This includes treasures in the [[Mystical Energy Series]], [[Massive Receptacle Series]], [[Survival Series]], [[Ancient Ad Series]], and [[Odd Logo Series]]. {{cite web| https://www.nintendo.com/store/products/pikmin-2-switch/|Pikmin™ 2 for Nintendo Switch - Nintendo Official Site|Nintendo.com}} | |||
* The number of Pikmin currently holding onto an object is now on the top half of of the [[carry]] number, like in {{p3}}. | |||
===Text=== | |||
* All references to the controls have been updated to reflect the new control scheme. | |||
* The copyright on the title screen has been changed to "© Nintendo". | |||
===Audio=== | |||
* The [[Ai no Uta]] and [[Tane no Uta]] easter eggs have been removed, likely as a result of licensing issues. | |||
===List of treasures with different appearances=== | ===List of treasures with different appearances=== | ||
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*[[Courage Reactor]] | *[[Courage Reactor]] | ||
*[[Quenching Emblem]] | *[[Quenching Emblem]] | ||
==References== | |||
{{refs}} | |||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
Revision as of 18:15, June 21, 2023
| Pikmin 2 | |
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| Pikmin 2 | |
| Japanese name | ピクミン2? |
| Rating | 
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| Console | Nintendo Switch |
| Developer | TBA |
| 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) |
| Worldwide release date | June 21st, 2023 |
| Related games | |
| Re-release of | Pikmin 2 |
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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. It is based off of New Play Control! Pikmin 2.
A bundle of this game and the Pikmin Switch port was also released as Pikmin 1 + 2. This bundle will recieve a physical release in Europe and Japan on September 22nd, 2023.
Changes
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Gameplay
- The game now sports an updated control scheme similar to Pikmin 3 Deluxe.
is now used to freely control the camera.- In order to Swarm, the player must hold down
while tilting . 
now resets the cursor.- Pressing
shows a screen displaying the game’s controls. - Motion Controls can be enabled from the Controls screen.
- If enabled, tilting the controller while holding
or 
will move the cursor.
- If enabled, tilting the controller while holding
Graphics
- The gameplay and UI are now rendered at a higher resolution.
- Pre-rendered cutscenes appear to have been AI upscaled to 1080p. [1]
- Much of the product placement in the original game has been removed and replaced with fictional/other brands, likely because Nintendo lost the copyrights to those treasures. This includes treasures in the Mystical Energy Series, Massive Receptacle Series, Survival Series, Ancient Ad Series, and Odd Logo Series. [2]
- The number of Pikmin currently holding onto an object is now on the top half of of the carry number, like in Pikmin 3.
Text
- All references to the controls have been updated to reflect the new control scheme.
- The copyright on the title screen has been changed to "© Nintendo".
Audio
- The Ai no Uta and Tane no Uta easter eggs have been removed, likely as a result of licensing issues.
List of treasures with different appearances
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The following article or section is in need of assistance from someone who plays the Nintendo Switch version of Pikmin 2. |
References
- ^ [ https://twitter.com/OatmealDome/status/1671612996773203968 Tweet by OatmealDome] on Twitter
- ^ [ https://www.nintendo.com/store/products/pikmin-2-switch/ Pikmin™ 2 for Nintendo Switch - Nintendo Official Site] on Nintendo.com
See also
| 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 |