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'''''Pikmin 2''''' is a port of the original {{p2}} to the [[Nintendo Switch]]. It was revealed during a Nintendo Direct presentation on {{date|21|June|2023}}, alongside [[Pikmin 1 (Nintendo Switch)|a port of ''Pikmin'']]. Both were released on the eShop immediately after the presentation concluded. It is based off of {{npcp2}}.
'''''Pikmin 2''''' is a port of the original {{p2}} to the [[Nintendo Switch]]. It was revealed during a Nintendo Direct presentation on {{date|21|June|2023}}, alongside [[Pikmin 1 (Nintendo Switch)|a port of ''Pikmin'']]. Both were released on the eShop immediately after the presentation concluded. This port is based on {{npcp2}}.


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 North America, Europe, and Japan on {{date|22|September|2023}}.
A bundle of this game and the ''Pikmin'' Switch port was also released as ''[[Pikmin 1+2]]''. This bundle will receive a physical release in North America, Europe, and Japan on {{date|22|September|2023}}.


==Changes==
== Changes ==
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===Gameplay===
=== Gameplay ===
* The game now sports an updated control scheme similar to [[Pikmin 3 Deluxe]].
* The game now sports an updated control scheme similar to {{p3d}}.
** {{button|switch|rstick}} is now used to freely control the camera.
** {{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}}.
** In order to [[swarm]], the player must hold down {{button|switch|l}} while tilting {{button|switch|rstick}}.
** {{button|switch|lstickclick}} now resets the cursor.
** {{button|switch|lstickclick}} now resets the cursor.
** {{button|switch|rstickclick}} now activates the [[Upgrade#Napsack|Napsack]] [[Upgrade|upgrade]].
** {{button|switch|rstickclick}} now makes the leader [[lie down]].
** Pressing {{button|switch|-}} shows a screen displaying the game’s controls.
** Pressing {{button|switch|-}} shows a screen displaying the game's controls.
** Motion Controls can be enabled from the Controls screen.
** 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.  
*** If enabled, tilting the controller while holding {{button|switch|a}} or {{button|switch|b}} will move the cursor.
**Pressing the button repeatedly for continued plucking is no longer required, simply holding {{button|switch|a}} while plucking will have leaders continue until no more sprouts are left.
** Pressing the button repeatedly for continued plucking is no longer required, simply holding {{button|switch|a}} while plucking will have leaders continue until no more sprouts are left.
** {{button|switch|zl}} is required to be held down to rotate the camera in the [[Piklopedia (Pikmin 2)|Piklopedia]] and the [[Treasure Hoard]].
** {{button|switch|zl}} is required to be held down to rotate the camera in the [[Piklopedia (Pikmin 2)|Piklopedia]] and the [[Treasure Hoard]].
* Cutscenes (excluding the end of day scenes and the cinematics) can no longer be skipped.
* [[Cutscene]]s (excluding the end of day scenes and the cinematics) can no longer be skipped.


 
=== Graphics ===
===Graphics===
* The gameplay and UI are now rendered at a higher resolution.
* 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}}
** 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}}
* 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}}.
* The number of Pikmin currently holding onto an object is now on the top half of of the [[carry]] number, like in {{p3}}.
* The text for cave loading screens is much more opaque, and cream-colored.
* The text for cave loading screens is much more opaque, and cream-colored.


===Text===
=== Text ===
* All references to the controls have been updated to reflect the new control scheme.
* 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".
* The copyright on the title screen has been changed to "© Nintendo".


===Audio===
=== Audio ===
* The [[Ai no Uta]] and [[Tane no Uta]] easter eggs have been removed, likely as a result of licensing issues.
* The ''[[Ai no Uta]]'' and ''[[Tane no Uta]]'' Easter eggs have been removed, likely as a result of licensing issues.


===Other===
=== Other ===
* [[Cutscene#Attraction mode|Attraction mode]] has been completely removed. When attraction mode should play, the title screen is just reloaded.
* [[Cutscene#Attraction mode|Attraction mode]] has been completely removed. When attraction mode should play, the title screen is just reloaded.


===List of treasures with different appearances===
=== List of treasures with different appearances ===
{{game help|p2s|Document all the treasures that appear differently in this game to the original ''Pikmin 2''.}}
{{game help|p2s|Document all the treasures that appear differently in this game to the original ''Pikmin 2''.}}
*[[Courage Reactor]]
*[[Courage Reactor]]
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* Supported controllers: two Joy-Cons, and Nintendo Switch Pro Controller.
* Supported controllers: two Joy-Cons, and Nintendo Switch Pro Controller.
* Supports cloud save data.
* Supports cloud save data.
==References==
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==See also==
==See also==
*{{p1s}}
*{{p1s}}
*{{p3d}}
*{{p3d}}
==References==
{{refs}}


{{games}}
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Revision as of 05:53, June 23, 2023

Pikmin 2
Square key art for Pikmin 2 (Nintendo Switch).
Pikmin 2
Japanese name ピクミン2?
Rating ESRB rating: E 10+
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)
Release date
Japan June 22nd, 2023
North America June 21st, 2023
Europe June 21st, 2023
Australia June 21st, 2023
South Korea September 22nd, 2023[1]
Related games
Re-release of Pikmin 2

This article or section is about an upcoming or recently released game.
The content here is subject to change as more information is discovered.
All information added here must be verifiable and not speculative.

The leaf texture used in Pikmin 2's Challenge Mode menu. (Used on Pikipedia in the {{stub}} template.)

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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. This port is based on 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 receive a physical release in North America, Europe, and Japan on September 22nd, 2023.

Changes

The leaf texture used in Pikmin 2's Challenge Mode menu. (Used on Pikipedia in the {{stub}} template.)

This section is a stub. You can help Pikipedia by expanding it.

Gameplay

  • The game now sports an updated control scheme similar to Pikmin 3 Deluxe.
    • the Right Stick on the Switch (dual Joy-Con) is now used to freely control the camera.
    • In order to swarm, the player must hold down the L Button on the Switch while tilting the Right Stick on the Switch (dual Joy-Con).
    • Left Stick click on the Switch (dual Joy-Con) now resets the cursor.
    • Right Stick click on the Switch (dual Joy-Con) now makes the leader lie down.
    • Pressing the - Button on the 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 the A Button on the Switch or the B Button on the Switch will move the cursor.
    • Pressing the button repeatedly for continued plucking is no longer required, simply holding the A Button on the Switch while plucking will have leaders continue until no more sprouts are left.
    • the ZL Button on the Switch is required to be held down to rotate the camera in the Piklopedia and the Treasure Hoard.
  • Cutscenes (excluding the end of day scenes and the cinematics) can no longer be skipped.

Graphics

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.

Other

  • Attraction mode has been completely removed. When attraction mode should play, the title screen is just reloaded.

List of treasures with different appearances

The following article or section is in need of assistance from someone who plays the Nintendo Switch version of Pikmin 2.
Particularly: Document all the treasures that appear differently in this game to the original Pikmin 2.

Other information

  • Game size: 1.04 GB.
  • Supported play modes: TV (1 or 2 players), tabletop (1 or 2 players), and handheld (1 player).
  • Supported controllers: two Joy-Cons, and Nintendo Switch Pro Controller.
  • Supports cloud save data.

See also

References