Nintendo Switch Pikmin 4 Game Guide pint-sized creatures in an endearing expedition! Meet Pikmin: small, plantlike creatures with distinct abilities that you can grow, pluck, guide, and overpower enemies with! Use your Pikmin’s miniature might (and a bit of strategy) to explore this mysterious planet in search of your crew—and treasure. Lead your loyal and curious squad To succeed, you’ll have to balance caring for the Pikmin with leading them into dangerous situations. Do your best out there! Grow Pikmin grow from pellets and wildlife that you can bring to your ship. Pluck them from the ground to have them join you. Go team! Guide Lead your squad through vast explorable areas to find treasures, discover new paths, and battle enemies of all sizes. You can also direct the Pikmin to collect and carry resources that are helpful for your mission. Up to three Pikmin types can be with you in the field at a time—the rest will hang back until you need them. Gather When their task is done, the Pikmin will wait in place for you. Get close and blow your whistle to summon them to your side! This handy action can also help you protect the Pikmin from danger, do a headcount, or simply bring them with you to your next task. Meet the Pikmin A mysterious mix of plant and animal, these creatures are loyal, clever, and ready to follow your lead. Be sure to call forward the right ones for the job! Red Pikmin Fire is no sweat to these feisty creatures. Red Pikmin make a strong first line of attack. Blue Pikmin Happy on land and in water. When the going gets wet, fling them into action to transport treasure or combat a creature. Yellow Pikmin Shockingly great at smashing electrified gates or directing currents. They can dig really well and get awesome air when thrown, too. Ice Pikmin These cool new buds can freeze enemies in their tracks. They can also freeze a body of water, allowing others to cross. Glow Pikmin These strange new Pikmin thrive in the dark, but can also turn into a ball of light so shiny, it can stun enemies! Purple Pikmin Whoa—a single Purple Pikmin has the strength and weight of 10 regular Pikmin! Because of this extra oomph, Purple Pikmin can stun enemies when thrown and carry heavier objects. It also makes them slower on their feet. Rock Pikmin These sturdy Pikmin are heavy and unbreakable—perfect for smashing crystals or dealing with large, stompy enemies. Winged Pikmin High-flying Pikmin that can carry stuff over water and lift obstructions. They’re also good at battling enemies that can fly. White Pikmin Careful—these speedy little ones are poisonous! On the plus side, they can take on toxic environments better than others. The Rescue Corps needs you! Customize your own explorer and lead the charge each day to find your crew and fix the Rescue Corps ship, the S.S. Shepherd. Track down your crew—and others Find and rescue your Rescue Corps crew and other castaways who find themselves in a bind. Explore caves Strategize your way through multiple floors of puzzles and critters. Time seems to work differently when you’re exploring caves, so there’s no need to rush. Collect resources Treasures are a great source of Sparklium, the mysterious element that powers the S.S. Shepherd. You can also collect raw materials that are handy for construction in the field, or build new equipment to make exploring more manageable! Rescue Command Post Take your time to prepare for the day’s excursion! You can chat with Rescue Corps members and castaways, accept side missions, and build new equipment to assist you on your expedition. You can also choose to go on Night Expeditions from here. Who’s a good Oatchi? Oh, yes you are! Resident good boy and dependable partner Oatchi can help get the job done throughout your adventure. You can even train this Rescue Pup to become more helpful! With the Pikmin and a powerful pup at your side, no challenge is too big! Giddyup! Your explorer and Pikmin can hop on Oatchi’s back for a ride. Plus, Oatchi can jump! Clear obstacles This pup is more than happy to create a path forward by digging and smashing through parts of the environment. Go fetch Oatchi can retrieve stuff and drag it back to where you need it. Drop. Droooooop. Good boy! Divide and conquer If you need to split up, you can give orders to Oatchi to take care of business elsewhere. Tricks of the trade Every in-game day brings different adventures, but there’s only so much you can do before you must return to the safety of your ship at night. Rewind and retry Something go sideways? No worries! Give yourself a do-over with the new Rewind Time feature and try a different approach. Bring your ship to you There are multiple landing spots for your personal ship, the S.S. Beagle, in each of the expansive areas you can explore. Once you find a spot, you can freely land there. Helpful for cutting down time going to and from your ship! Stay safe at night When alone, Pikmin are easy prey at night. Keep them safe by returning them to your ship before it gets dark. If you can’t make it back in time, simply whistle the Pikmin in the field to your side—if they’re with you, they’re protected! Dandori Challenges “Dandori” is a practice centered around planning things out in advance and working efficiently. (You can even put good dandori to work for you in your daily life!) In your expedition, you’ll come across Dandori Battles and Challenges. Use your time wisely and efficiently to collect the most items before time runs out! Bring a friend Two players on the same system can work together or battle it out. Dandori Battle Take on—or team up with—a second player to collect the most items before time runs out. Who will reign supreme? Co-Op Mode Get help from a second player in the Story mode! Using an on-screen pointer, your co-op buddy can throw pebbles at enemies to stun them and unleash helpful items in your inventory.
