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|name        = Pikmin: Color Splash
|image       = Pikmin Color Splash logo.png
|caption     = US version logo
|jname       = {{j|ピクミン　カラースプラッシュ|Pikumin Karā Supurasshu}}
|rating      = E
|console     = Nintendo{{!}}NX
|developer   = {{w|Nintendo EAD}}
|publisher   = [[Nintendo]]
|genre       = Action-Adventure
|players     = Single-player
|savesize    = Unknown
|jp          = TBA (Winter 2016)
|na          = TBA (Winter 2016)
|eu          = TBA (Winter 2016)
|au          = TBA (Winter 2016)
|nocat       = y
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'''''Pikmin: Color Splash''''' (''Pikmin: Colour Splash'' in Europe) is an upcoming ''[[Pikmin series|Pikmin]]'' game confirmed to be released on the Nintendo NX.{{cite web|http://pikipedia.freeforums.net/post/1246/thread|Gamnesia article (archived on the Pikipedia Forums)|Gamnesia/Pikipedia Forums}} It has a planned release for winter 2016. At the moment, not much is known from the game other than what can be gathered from trailers and screenshots. In an attempt to make the series more accessible to wider audiences, the gameplay features massive changes from previous entries in the franchise, making it more like an RPG than a strategy game, and some core concepts that were spread out in detail in other ''Pikmin'' games were made much simpler to understand.

Although unconfirmed by Nintendo, outside sources claim that this game's creation is an attempt to boost recognition of the franchise, in order to drive the series in a new direction and with a new fanbase, with the use of ''[[Pikipedia:April Fool's Day/Pik-Min|Pik-Min]]'' and the [[Pikipedia:April Fool's Day/Nintendo Cinematic Universe|Nintendo Cinematic Universe]].

==Plot==
Upon returning to [[PNF-404]] to rescue a trapped [[Louie]], [[Captain Olimar]] notices that parts of the planet's objects and structure have been drained of their color. This is due to an invasive new species called [[#Slurptongue Bulborb|Slurptongue Bulborb]], that has the ability to suck color from the environment for sustenance. Following Olimar is [[Alph]], who agreed to join the former on an adventure to restore color to the world.

It is currently not known where ''Pikmin: Color Splash'' takes place in the timeline, or if it is [[canon]] in the first place.

==Gameplay==
[[File:Pikmin Color Splash screenshot 1.jpg|thumb|left|Areas in this game have parts of the scenery without color.]]
The gameplay to ''Pikmin: Color Splash'' is new to the franchise. Players control [[Captain Olimar]] throughout different [[area]]s of [[PNF-404]] as [[Alph]] automatically follows behind. To note is that Alph does not have a function outside of story-related uses. Throughout the areas are various puzzles, normally revolving around something that lacks color, which need [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]] to be solved. The player has a deck of cards and a pool of color dye, and each Pikmin in the player's party is represented by a card. To use a Pikmin, the player must first dye the card, which uses up some dye. The card is then discarded upon use. Mechanics in battle are similar, in that the game shifts to a turn-based battle, and players use the dyed card to combat the [[enemies]] with.

Dye is purchased with Pokos &ndash; now dropped by enemies &ndash; at the home base, the Paintiplex. Here, players may purchase red, yellow, and blue dye, and mix them accordingly to produce dye cards for the Pikmin. Another changed feature is the overworld, which, although still based on [[area]]s, it now calls them "worlds" and they are split into "levels". To move between different parts of an area, the player must use the overworld map to select where to go. There are a total of five known areas, with two more confirmed to be launch-day [[downloadable content]].

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==Notable changes==
Some important changes from the previous games can be noted.
* The gameplay is of an adventure/RPG genre instead of action/strategy.
* Pikmin are one-time uses.
* The cards and dye are mechanics never before seen in the series.
* Enemies drop [[Poko]]s.
* Mid-area navigation is now done via the overworld map.
* [[Treasure]]s can be used in the areas to solve puzzles and in the right battles to make the fight easier.
* In order to simplify the world's complexity, the only enemies are the most representative species in each [[:Category:Families|family]] (bar the Slurptongue Bulborb), e.g.: the [[amphituber family]] is represented solely with [[Yellow Wollywog]]s.

==Content==
===Pikmin===
Only [[Red Pikmin|Red]], [[Yellow Pikmin|Yellow]], and [[Blue Pikmin]] have been confirmed to return. Although they are initially found without color, they can be dyed in order to be used. How they differ from their "classic" game counterparts has not been announced yet.

===Areas===
Although five areas have been confirmed, their names have not been given. Two other areas, equally unnamed, have also been confirmed to be [[downloadable content]] available to purchase at launch day. Although the Paintiplex has been confirmed as a location in the game, it is not known where it will be, nor if it is a true area.

Judging from images and videos, areas with the following themes can be assumed:
* A garden-like area.
* A jungle area.

===Treasures===
Although treasures are known to return, only one was seen to appear in trailers: the [[Paradoxical Enigma]]. Its name in this game is not known. Treasures are used in the areas in order to solve problems, but can also be used in battles. Depending on the enemy, a used treasure might make the fight easier, or only provide a small help. Once used up, treasures can be recollected where they were originally found.

===Enemies===
Some enemies are known to reappear:
* [[Bolbert]]
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* {{icon|White Spectralids|y}}

====Slurptongue Bulborb====
[[File:Slurptongue Bulborb.png|thumb|Artwork of a Slurptongue Bulborb.]]
One new enemy has been confirmed, the Slurptongue Bulborb. It resembles a [[Whiptongue Bulborb]] but its snout is designed to slurp like a straw. It can suck up color from the environment for its own sustenance. Interestingly, one image shows the enemy's name spelled as "Slurp-Tongue Bulborb". Because more sources show the enemy's name spelled as "Slurptongue", it is assumed the name with the hyphen is simply a [[Prerelease information|prototype name]].

===Plants and fungi===
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A few known plants return, like [[Seeding Dandelion]]s, but their purpose, other than needing their color restored, is not known.

Flowers resembling [[Pellet Posy|Pellet Posies]] can be seen in the final moments of the trailer. However, when Olimar approaches one, its name is revealed to be a "Palette Posy." The purpose of this plant is not yet known.

===Characters===
* [[Captain Olimar]]: Olimar is the main character in this game, and the one controlled by the player.
* [[Alph]]: Alph follows Olimar around the areas as a non-playable character. He has no purpose in gameplay terms, but he's an assistant to the Captain and controls the dye supply.
* [[The President]]: The President of [[Hocotate Freight]] appears in this game as the owner of the Paintiplex.
* [[Louie]]: Louie has once again become stranded in the planet [[PNF-404]], and is being held captive by the Slurptongue Bulborbs.

==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:Tiny Paradoxical Enigma.jpg|Cropped image of a spotted Paradoxical Enigma.
File:Idle Red Pikmin P1.png|Artwork of an undyed [[Red Pikmin]].
File:Pikmin Color Splash screenshot 2.jpg|Gameplay screenshot.
File:Crushed Pikmin jumping in hole.jpg|A ''Pikmin 2''-styled flashback. Notice how the Pikmin are paper-thin.
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==Names in other languages==
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| Jap  = ピクミン　カラースプラッシュ
| JapR = Pikumin Karā Supurasshu
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==See also==
* ''[[Pikmin Adventure]]''
* ''[[mariowiki:Paper Mario: Color Splash|Paper Mario: Color Splash]]'' on Super Mario Wiki

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