Pikmin Bloom
| Pikmin Bloom | |
|---|---|
| File:Pikmin Bloom app icon.jpg | |
| App icon | |
| Console | iOS, Android |
| Developer | Niantic, Nintendo |
| Publisher | Niantic |
| Genre | Augmented reality |
| Players | 1 player (online functionality) |
| Release date | |
| Japan | Later in 2021 |
| North America | Later in 2021 |
| Europe | Later in 2021 |
| Australia | October 27th, 2021 |
| South Korea | Later in 2021 |
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Pikmin Bloom is a spin-off game in the Pikmin series for mobile devices. It is currently rolling out worldwide,[1] with the initial release in Australia and Singapore being on October 27th, 2021.
Gameplay
The following features of the app were published in the original March 2021 announcement:
- The app will be an augmented reality game involving exploring the real world.[2][3]
- It will feature gameplay activities to encourage walking.[3][4]
- All Pikmin types bar Bulbmin appear, and their flowers can be colors other than the default white.
- According to Niantic developer Tatsuo Nomura, the gameplay will be very different than that of Pokémon GO.[5]
- Mii characters will be implemented in some capacity.[4]
History
The app was announced on March 23rd, 2021, simultaneously by Nintendo and Niantic, on Twitter[2][6] and their own websites[3][4]. The initial announcements featured some basic information and a single image. Developers at Niantic also tweeted about the game.[5] Nintendo confirmed the title would be released in the second half of 2021 in its earnings release for the fiscal year ending March 31st, 2021.[7]
The game had a closed beta period, where people could sign up to recieve information about the game and invitations to test the beta.[8] Beta testing began in Singapore on March 30th, 2021[9] and expanded to Australia on April 19th, 2021.[10]
On October 27th, 2021, the title of the app was officially announced,[11] along with a promotional trailer,[12] and the app was released in Australia and Singapore. It will be rolling out in other regions over the next few days.
Gallery
- Pikmin Bloom logo.jpg
Official logo.
Promotional image used in the March 2021 announcement.
References
- ^ Niantic and Nintendo launch Pikmin Bloom, an app that brings a little joy to your everyday journeys on foot on Niantic blog, published on October 26th, 2021, retrieved on October 27th, 2021
- ^ a b Tweet by Nintendo of America on Twitter, published on March 23rd, 2021, retrieved on March 23rd, 2021
- ^ a b c Niantic and Nintendo team up to create a mobile application featuring Pikmin on Nintendo's corporate website, published on March 23rd, 2021, retrieved on March 23rd, 2021
- ^ a b c Niantic and Nintendo Partner Together to Create New Mobile Apps on Niantic blog, published on March 23rd, 2021, retrieved on March 23rd, 2021
- ^ a b Tweet by Tatsuo Nomura on Twitter, published on March 23rd, 2021, retrieved on March 23rd, 2021
- ^ Tweet by Niantic, Inc. on Twitter, published on March 23rd, 2021, retrieved on March 23rd, 2021
- ^ Earnings Release: Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2021 on Nintendo's corporate website, published on May 6th, 2021, retrieved on May 9th, 2021
- ^ A New App from Niantic × Nintendo. on Niantic website, published on March 23rd, 2021, retrieved on March 23rd, 2021
- ^ Tweet by Niantic, Inc. on Twitter, published on March 30th, 2021, retrieved on March 30th, 2021
- ^ Article by Steve Watts on Gamespot, published on April 19th, 2021, retrieved on May 9th, 2021
- ^ Tweet by Niantic, Inc. on Twitter, published on October 27th, 2021, retrieved on October 27th, 2021
- ^ YouTube video of the Pikmin Bloom announcement trailer, published on October 27th, 2021, retrieved on October 27th, 2021
| 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 |