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In terms of software, '''downloadable content''' (often shortened as '''DLC''') is the name used to designate any piece of software that complements, but does not complete another piece of software. In games, downloadable content normally comes in the form of extra levels or characters that players can add to their game. As the name would imply, this content is downloadable from the internet, normally with a a small monetary cost. | In terms of software, '''downloadable content''' (often shortened as '''DLC''') is the name used to designate any piece of software that complements, but does not complete another piece of software. In games, downloadable content normally comes in the form of extra levels or characters that players can add to their game. As the name would imply, this content is downloadable from the internet, normally with a a small monetary cost. | ||
''[[Pikmin 3]]'' contains a number of [[Mission Mode]] map packs obtainable as downloadable content. These packs add some levels to the Collect treasure! and Battle | ''[[Pikmin 3]]'' contains a number of [[Mission Mode]] map packs obtainable as downloadable content. These packs add some levels to the Collect treasure! and Battle enemies! modes. While these packs must be paid for on the Nintendo eShop, a small number of extra Mission Mode levels come for free when the player updates the game to a certain [[Pikmin 3 updates|version]]. If there is downloadable content available for purchase, the Mission Mode button on the [[Menu#Title screen|title screen]] will have a bubble on top of it with the eShop icon. | ||
==''Pikmin 3'' map packs== | ==''Pikmin 3'' map packs== | ||
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| [[Collect treasure!]] and<br>[[Battle | | [[Collect treasure!]] and<br>[[Battle enemies!]] | ||
| [[Fortress of Festivity]] | | [[Fortress of Festivity]] | ||
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In terms of software, downloadable content (often shortened as DLC) is the name used to designate any piece of software that complements, but does not complete another piece of software. In games, downloadable content normally comes in the form of extra levels or characters that players can add to their game. As the name would imply, this content is downloadable from the internet, normally with a a small monetary cost.
Pikmin 3 contains a number of Mission Mode map packs obtainable as downloadable content. These packs add some levels to the Collect treasure! and Battle enemies! modes. While these packs must be paid for on the Nintendo eShop, a small number of extra Mission Mode levels come for free when the player updates the game to a certain version. If there is downloadable content available for purchase, the Mission Mode button on the title screen will have a bubble on top of it with the eShop icon.
Pikmin 3 map packs
The following map packs are available for download from the Nintendo eShop, with the total cost of $8.97 / €8.97 / £8.37.
| Release date | Version | Type | Free stage | Stages | Price |
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| October 1, 2013 | 1.2.0 | Collect treasure! | Tropical Forest Remix | $1.99 / €1.99 / £1.79 | |
| November 6, 2013 | 1.3.0 | Battle enemies! | Tropical Wilds Remix | $1.99 / €1.99 / £1.79 | |
| December 2, 2013 | 1.4.0 | Collect treasure! and Battle enemies! |
Fortress of Festivity | $4.99 / €4.99 / £4.79 |
See also
External links
- The DLC section on the official Pikmin 3 website
- Trailer for the third map pack on YouTube