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A software update refers to changes made to an existing piece of software, after its release. This may include either updates downloaded via the internet, or updates printed onto game discs after a certain point. In the Pikmin series, only Pikmin 3, Pikmin 3 Deluxe, and Pikmin Bloom have received downloadable updates after their release. Outside of the Pikmin franchise, titles with Pikmin content such as Super Smash Bros. Ultimate have also had updates.

Software updates are typically meant to fix glitches, though some may also change gameplay or control elements, or add additional content.

In Pikmin and Pikmin 2

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Due to the inability to modify the game after it has been printed to a physical disc, updates to these games are only available as new discs made after the initial release. A number, both physically etched on the inside and present within the game data, denotes which version of the game the disc contains. 0 represents the initial release, while 1, 2, or more represents the number of times the game has had a version update. These numbers are also commonly known as 1.00, 1.01, or 1.02 respectively.

An example of an update in Pikmin can be found in the Japanese release, where revision 2 removes the sunset cutscene softlock.

Known game disc versions by region

Title	Japan	US	Europe	Korea
Pikmin	1.01, 1.02	1.00, 1.01	1.00	-
Pikmin 2	1.00	1.00	1.00	-
New Play Control! Pikmin	1.00	1.00	1.00	1.00
New Play Control! Pikmin 2	1.01	1.00	1.00	-

In Pikmin 3

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Pikmin 3's updates are downloaded off the internet, and each one upgrades the game to a new version. With the release of most of these updates, downloadable content was added to the eShop, and the first stage in a bundle is added to the game for free upon updating. When the player updates their game, all available updates are installed at once, and the game is set to the latest version right away.

Although it is possible to uninstall the updates from the console and return to the original 1.0.0 version, it is not possible to install a version between the first one and the latest one.

List of Pikmin 3 updates

Version 1.1.0

Released on July 25^th, 2013, and is around 70MB in size.

This update adds SpotPass and Miiverse compatibility, as well as the ability to view world record scores for game completion.

Version 1.2.0

Released on October 1^st, 2013.

In this update, a new feature is added, allowing players to view the world record scores for each stage, Solo or Co-Op. With the update, five new Collect treasure! stages are added to the game as downloadable content. These stages are remixes of previous Mission Mode stages. The stage Tropical Forest Remix is given free of charge upon updating, while the others must be purchased in a bundle from the Nintendo eShop, for $1.99 / €1.99 / £1.79:

• Silver Lake Remix
• Thirsty Desert Remix
• Twilight Hollow Remix
• Shaded Garden Remix

Version 1.3.0

Released on November 6^th, 2013.

This update adds no new features, but gives for free the first out of five new Battle enemies! stages, added to the game as downloadable content. These stages are based off of certain parts of areas from Story Mode. The stage Tropical Wilds Remix is given free of charge upon updating, while the others can be purchased as a bundle on the eShop for $1.99 / €1.99 / £1.79:

• Garden of Hope Remix
• Distant Tundra Remix
• Twilight River Remix
• Formidable Oak Remix

Version 1.4.0

Released on December 2^nd, 2013.

This update provides for free one of the new five Collect treasure! stages and one of the new five Battle enemies! stages. The stage Fortress of Festivity is given free of charge in both modes, upon updating. These stages are brand new, and are themed on human-based environments, such as an abandoned construction site or a living room decorated for Christmas. Other stages function differently, with one stage being partially two-dimensional. One stage, however, is a re-skin of The Forest Navel, probably due to the fact that it is the only area not "remade" in Pikmin 2 – its name, Forgotten Cove, further accentuates this.

Olimar and Louie are playable in certain stages. Olimar is available from the start, but Louie is usually trapped or being held by an enemy. By defeating the enemy and carrying Louie back to the SPERO, the player gains access to him.

The following stages have been added, besides Fortress of Festivity. The entire pack costs $4.99 / €4.99 / £4.79 on the eShop:

• The Rustyard
• Beastly Caverns
• Forgotten Cove
• Clockwork Chasm

This update also changes the way leaders act when they fall into the abyss – they now receive damage (one third of their maximum health), and respawn differently, rendering some glitches impossible. These adjusted respawn points include the first bridge in the Garden of Hope, the electrical gate near the Dusk Pustules in the Garden of Hope, and leaders that fall off behind the paper bag near the Winged Onion in the Twilight River.

Version 2.0.0

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Released on May 29^th, 2014.

This update offers a new control mode involving the GamePad, using only the touchscreen and the left-side buttons and sticks. This mode works similar to Pikmin Adventure. When playing with the new Stylus mode, 3 buttons are added to the touchpad, used for deploying ultra-spicy spray, dismissing the squad or ordering them to charge, and accessing the KopPad's apps. To switch between leaders, the player must tap their icon. The whistle button is moved from to . Other controls remain the same.

When the player starts the game for the first time after this update is installed, a message appears saying "GamePad control style has been set to [Stylus]. Players can switch back to the original controls via the menu." Other minor new additions include a new button on the pause menu, to switch between Classic GamePad mode to Stylus mode, even if the player is not playing with the GamePad.

When locked-on, two new lines of text appear, saying " / = Cancel Lock On" and " / = Charge". When an explorer is under the Go Here function, if the player switches to them, a message will appear saying " / = Cancel Go Here". The background on the " / Skip Cutscene" label was now changed to black instead of transparent.

Finally, the ability to skip portions of the end of day report were added, a button to retry a mission at the Mission Mode results screen was added, and several major glitches were fixed. This version^{[source needed]} also made it possible to perform the pluck cancel trick.

In Pikmin 3 Deluxe

Pikmin 3 Deluxe, being on the Nintendo Switch, can receive updates from the Nintendo eShop. There has been 1 update to the game.

List of Pikmin 3 Deluxe updates

Version 1.1.0

Released on November 24^th, 2020.

This update fixes 2 bugs. The first bug concerns collected fruits not being recorded under certain conditions. The second bug concerns badges reverting to the unacquired status under certain conditions.

In addition, there are reports of the gyro capabilities behaving differently after this update, including the cursor becoming stuck in the corner after most cutscenes, or the sensitivity being increased.

In Pikmin Bloom

Pikmin Bloom, being a mobile game, can receive updates much more often than a game on a console, through the App Store (on iOS) or the Google Play Store (on Android). The two operating systems originally had slightly different version histories due to their different requirements, but started releasing in tandem in 2022. As the game requires an internet connection to play, having the game on a recent version is necessary to play the game. The update descriptions below have some text copied from the official update logs, some text based on the official update logs, and some text describing changes not mentioned in the update logs.

List of Pikmin Bloom versions

2021

iOS version	Changes	Date		Android version	Changes	Date
33.1	First public version	October 27th, 2021		33.2	First public version	October 27th, 2021
33.3	Bug fix	October 27th, 2021		33.3		October 27th, 2021
33.4	Improved the date of birth input form Fixed a login issue with Supervised Nintendo Accounts Fixed an issue where a login error message was not correctly displayed Improved the message when location permission is not granted	November 5th, 2021		33.4	Improved the date of birth input form Fixed a login issue with Nintendo parental controlled accounts Fixed an issue where a login error message was not correctly displayed Improved the message when location permission is not granted	November 1st, 2021
34.0	One can now log in to Pikmin Bloom using an existing Niantic Kids account Fixed an issue that the date can be wrong when creating new Lifelog entry Changed the interface for selecting Pikmin for an expedition New sound effects for challenges and the Planter Pack	November 19th, 2021		34.0	One can now log in to Pikmin Bloom using an existing Niantic Kids account Pikmin Bloom no longer requires Google Fit to be installed in order to track steps Improved Android back button support	November 9th, 2021
				34.1	Made improvements to the OS notification delay issue	November 15th, 2021
				34.2	Further improvements to the OS notification delay issue	November 15th, 2021
				34.3	Fixed the issue where the Android notifications were delayed	December 2nd, 2021
				34.4	Fixed the crash at the app launch on some devices	December 3rd, 2021
36.0	Added Hamburger Shop-type Decor Pikmin Reduced network usage Improved the camera roll permission dialog Added a screenshot sharing feature The player can now send postcards to their friends from the postcard list The player can now choose Pikmin to send gifts Added a logo on AR photos Added a new avatar costume Improved the flow for Niantic Kids account users without location permission Fixed error messages when plucking seedlings during the tutorial Fixed a speed warning that shows when the player returns from the background Changed the appearance and location of the "Flower Planting with Others" button Changed the appearance and location of the button to recharge the detector Adjusted the reappearance time for mushrooms Removed the font size tag from the rich text name glitch The music in expeditions has been slightly changed Roadside-type Decor Pikmin now display the letter P in the badge viewer instead of 塔 Changed the appearance of some buttons from flat to skeuomorphic Added share buttons to some screens Many other bug fixes	December 13th, 2021		36.0	Reduced network usage Improved the camera roll permission dialog Added a screenshot sharing feature The player can now send postcards to their friends from the postcard list The player can now choose Pikmin to send gifts Added a logo on AR photos Added a new avatar costume The music in expeditions has been slightly changed Many other bug fixes	December 3rd, 2021
36.1	Fixed an issue that daily lookback is repeated Fixed an crash issue while flower planting Many other bug fixes	December 21st, 2021		36.1	Added Hamburger Shop-type Decor Pikmin Fixed an issue that daily lookback is repeated Fixed a crash issue while flower planting Roadside-type Decor Pikmin now display the letter P in the badge viewer instead of 塔 Many other bug fixes	December 13th, 2021

2022

Version	Changes	Date
37.0	Postcards can now be easily sent to friends in return for receiving one Added the ability to select multiple postcards at once to delete The music in expeditions has been changed back to how it was before Changed the way step counts are displayed in lifelog entries Changed the layout of the Decor Pikmin list Changed the icon for special Decor Pikmin from a question mark to a Niantic logo The Pikmin viewer animation easter eggs now have sound In the Pikmin list, both the squad and standby lists are sorted by the selected criterion, instead of just the standby list Other bug fixes	January 26th, 2022
38.0	The Mii's name can now be changed separately from the account username The account username can now be changed, but only once The Pikmin list can now be sorted separately in the squad and standby sections Added the display of metric weight in expeditions Multiple bug fixes	February 2nd, 2022
38.1	Multiple bug fixes	February 7th, 2022
39.0	Added the ability to set up privacy zones to exclude sensitive locations while planting flowers Improved the friend list user interface Added a hashtag when sharing screenshots using the share button Pikmin can now chase eachother in the garden Multiple bug fixes and improvements	February 18th, 2022
40.0	Added the Four-Leaf Clover costume for Park-type Decor Pikmin Added 5 badges related to expeditions Inviting friends can now give rewards Added a celebratory image that appears when the daily 10,000 step goal is reached Changed the default name of newly-plucked Pikmin from "<Pikmin type>" to "<Pikmin type> from <location>" Other bug fixes	March 4th, 2022
41.0	Added loading screen tips Improved the skip function for Pikmin birth animations Changed the minimum radius of flower planting privacy zones from 100 meters to 50 meters Increased the interaction range for mushrooms Many other bug fixes	March 22nd, 2022
41.1	Fixed a bug that prevented naming newly-plucked Pikmin	March 25th, 2022
42.0	Icons for fruits now appear above the corresponding fruits on the map 10,000-step cards can now be accessed from the lifelog Expeditions now display their expiration time Added a button to access the Decor Pikmin badge viewer from the Pikmin list Changed the screen for adding friends Added more sound effects	April 2nd, 2022
43.0	Added a button to view the nearest Big Flower in the garden screen in AR mode Removed the flashlight button in the garden screen in AR mode Only one postcard can be sent to a friend at a time Expeditions now display the date they were discovered The screen to invite friends now displays what the rewards for doing so will be Playing the daily lookback of a past day can now be used to get 10,000-step cards from those days Added a button to restore Pikmin names to default Added the ability to speed up the animation for sending postcards	April 14th, 2022
44.0	Introduced weekly challenges Renamed the existing challenges to mushrooms in the user interface Removed the step viewer from the main menu and incorporated it into a new section for the weekly challenges Made visual improvements to the garden screen in AR mode Only one postcard can be sent to a friend in a day	April 27th, 2022
45.0	The time of day of the daily lookback can now be changed Detector recharges can now be purchased in the shop Other bug fixes	May 19th, 2022
46.2	Changed the flower planting interface to show how many coins have been obtained so far in the session Event bonuses are now displayed in the Planter Pack and map screen when applicable Added celebratory cards for getting a new Pikmin Other improvements and bug fixes	June 9th, 2022
47.1	Added a popup window for news and current events when the app is launched Other improvements and bug fixes	June 17th, 2022
48.0	Changed the background of the loading screen Added the display of every Pikmin's individual attack strength in the mushroom battle squad selection screen Added location icons behind Pikmin and seedlings in the Pikmin and seedling lists to show where they were found Postcards can now be sorted in the postcard list Added the ability to invite friends from other Niantic games Other improvements and bug fixes	July 4th, 2022
49.0	The friend list now shows weekly challenge participation status The seedling list and expedition list now have a button to view Decor Pikmin badges It is now possible to swipe between expeditions in the expedition list Made it easier to add Pikmin and seedling storage, Planter Pack slots, and coins when running low Other improvements and bug fixes	July 12th, 2022
50.1 (iOS) 50.0 (Android)	Added location icons behind seedlings in the expedition list Made the postcard list sortable Added a button to open the friend list from the main menu Increased the customizability of Miis, adding options for each clothing item separately Other improvements and bug fixes	July 30th, 2022
51.1	Wheelchair pushes can now be used instead of steps (iOS only, requires Apple Watch) The friend list can now be sorted by the username of the friend or by date Added new variations of the weekly challenge memento cards Changed the look of the buttons on the Mii customization screen Other improvements and bug fixes	August 10th, 2022
52.0	Added challenge recharge tickets Added the ability to collect a bit of nectar from already-bloomed Big Flowers Added a zoom button in the Pikmin information screen Divided the settings screen into sections Added an option to sort the friend list by latest postcard sent Added copy, cut, and paste functionality to the lifelog text entry screen Other improvements and bug fixes	August 25th, 2022
53.0	Grouped badges into categories in the profile page rather than having them all in a big list Added category tabs to the shop Other improvements and bug fixes	September 6th, 2022
53.1	Improvements and bug fixes	September 16th, 2022
54.0	Added an indicator to show when a Pikmin's friendship heart is full Added the ability to tap a photo in the daily lookback to zoom in Added the ability to favorite postcards	September 21st, 2022
54.1	Improvements and bug fixes	September 29th, 2022
55.0	Enhanced the Mii editor to make it possible to try on and buy costumes directly from the menu screen Renamed the Mii Items section in the shop to Mii Costumes and made it show a selection of items Added the ability to send postcards to friends from the weekly challenge screen Other improvements and bug fixes	October 13th, 2022
55.2		October 17th, 2022

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See also

• Downloadable content