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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. This port is based on {{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 | 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 == | ||
In general, the game has no [[region]]al differences unlike the previous releases, and is instead based on the US version | {{stub|section=y}} | ||
In general, the game has no [[region]]al differences unlike the previous releases, and is instead based on the US version. On top of that and the changes common to both this game and {{p1s}}, which are listed [[Pikmin 1+2#Common changes|here]], the following additional changes exist. | |||
=== Gameplay === | === Gameplay === | ||
* Pressing {{button|switch|-}} shows | * Pressing {{button|switch|-}} shows a screen displaying the game's controls. | ||
* Holding {{button|switch|zl}} while using {{button|switch|lstick}} now rotates the camera in the [[Piklopedia (Pikmin 2)|Piklopedia]] and the [[Treasure Hoard]]. If the camera was already looking in a direction via {{button|switch|lstick}} alone, the camera will keep looking in that direction while rotating. | * Holding {{button|switch|zl}} while using {{button|switch|lstick}} now rotates the camera in the [[Piklopedia (Pikmin 2)|Piklopedia]] and the [[Treasure Hoard]]. If the camera was already looking in a direction via {{button|switch|lstick}} alone, the camera will keep looking in that direction while rotating. | ||
* [[Cutscene]]s (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. | ||
* By default, stages in [[2-Player Battle]] generate using the unbalanced [[2-Player Battle#Stage generation and layouts|random generation mode]] instead of picking from the preset layouts available. | * By default, stages in [[2-Player Battle]] generate using the unbalanced [[2-Player Battle#Stage generation and layouts|random generation mode]] instead of picking from the preset layouts available. | ||
* The [[Man-at-Legs]] is no longer invincible while getting up, unlike | * The [[Man-at-Legs]] is no longer invincible while getting up, unlike {{npcp2}}. | ||
=== Graphics === | === Graphics === | ||
* The [[mistake#Pikmin 2|white space]] inside the President's hair curl in the | * The [[mistake#Pikmin 2|white space]] inside the President's hair curl in the debt repayment cutscene has been removed. | ||
* Much of the [[Treasure#Brands|product placement]] in the original game has been removed and replaced with fictional/other brands, likely | * 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 legal rights 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 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. | ||
* All instances of the word "Louie" that were colored blue have been recolored to a light yellow | * All instances of the word "Louie" that were colored blue have been recolored to a light yellow. | ||
* Many [[Piklopedia (Pikmin 2)|Piklopedia]] icons have been replaced with artwork instead of in game renders. | * Many [[Piklopedia (Pikmin 2)|Piklopedia]] icons have been replaced with artwork instead of in game renders. | ||
* The backgrounds on [[Louie]] and [[The President]]'s health icons now match their head shapes rather than re-using Olimar's background. | * The backgrounds on [[Louie]] and [[The President]]'s health icons now match their head shapes rather than re-using Olimar's background. | ||
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=== Text === | === Text === | ||
* Various pieces of text have been changed. (e.g.: cutscene text, [[mail]], [[Olimar's notes]], etc.) | * Various pieces of text have been changed. (e.g.: cutscene text, [[mail]], [[Olimar's notes]], etc.) | ||
** Spam [[mail]] has been changed to remove links. | |||
** Spam [[mail]] has been changed to remove links | |||
* Various [[treasure]]s and [[series]] were renamed, along with some of their descriptions. | * Various [[treasure]]s and [[series]] were renamed, along with some of their descriptions. | ||
** The [[Husband's Tears Series]] was renamed to the Expensive Sentiments Series, and its corresponding completion announcement was completely rewritten. | ** The [[Husband's Tears Series]] was renamed to the Expensive Sentiments Series, and its corresponding completion announcement was completely rewritten. | ||
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** Part of Olimar's notes on the [[Love Nugget]] were rewritten. | ** Part of Olimar's notes on the [[Love Nugget]] were rewritten. | ||
* Various [[enemies]] were renamed, or received other changes. | * Various [[enemies]] were renamed, or received other changes. | ||
** The [[Caustic Dweevil]] was renamed to Hydro Dweevil. | ** The [[Caustic Dweevil]] was renamed to the Hydro Dweevil. | ||
** In the US version, the [[Wogpole]], [[Wollywog]], and [[Yellow Wollywog]] were renamed to match the EU names, being the Wolpole, Wollyhop, and Yellow Wollyhop respectively. | ** In the US version, the [[Wogpole]], [[Wollywog]], and [[Yellow Wollywog]] were renamed to match the EU names, being the Wolpole, Wollyhop, and Yellow Wollyhop respectively. | ||
** The [[Doodlebug]]'s family was changed from the | ** The [[Doodlebug]]'s family was changed from the Flint Bug family to the [[Flint beetle family]] (same as the [[Iridescent Flint Beetle]]). | ||
=== Audio === | === Audio === | ||
* The | * Sound is locked to stereo, meaning that the mono and surround sound options are no longer available. | ||
* The ''[[Ai no Uta]]'' in-game [[Easter egg]] has been removed. Since the [[attract mode]] cutscenes have been removed, Japanese players can also no longer hear ''[[Tane no Uta]]''. Licensing complications may be part of the reason for these removals. | |||
* Like in the [[New Play Control! Pikmin 2|''New Play Control!'']] version, the [[Easter egg#Totoka's song|Totoka's song Easter egg]] is absent. | |||
* Strangely, sometimes the sounds of [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]] under the effects of an [[ultra-spicy spray]] and [[Purple Pikmin]] and/or [[White Pikmin]] clanging around in the [[Hocotate ship]] get louder as the camera gets farther away. This also means that when this occurs the sounds are inaudible when near their source. | |||
* ''[[Music in Pikmin 2#Concrete 1|Concrete 1]]'' and ''[[Music in Pikmin 2#Flooded Stump|Flooded Stump]]'' have some instruments missing. | * ''[[Music in Pikmin 2#Concrete 1|Concrete 1]]'' and ''[[Music in Pikmin 2#Flooded Stump|Flooded Stump]]'' have some instruments missing. | ||
=== Other === | === Other === | ||
* The European model of the [[Arboreal Frippery]] is now used in all regions. | * The European model of the [[Arboreal Frippery]] is now used in all regions. | ||
* The [[Doodlebug]]'s family was changed to the [[flint beetle family]]. | |||
=== 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]] | ||
* [[Quenching Emblem]] | *[[Quenching Emblem]] | ||
* [[Healing Cask]] | *[[Healing Cask]] | ||
* [[Alien Billboard]] | *[[Alien Billboard]] | ||
* [[Drought Ender]] | *[[Drought Ender]] | ||
* [[Survival Ointment]] | *[[Survival Ointment]] | ||
* [[Optical Illustration]] | *[[Optical Illustration]] | ||
* [[Gherkin Gate]] | *[[Gherkin Gate]] | ||
* [[Creative Inspiration]] | *[[Creative Inspiration]] | ||
* [[Patience Tester]] | *[[Patience Tester]] | ||
* [[Fuel Reservoir]] | *[[Fuel Reservoir]] | ||
* [[Durable Energy Cell]] | *[[Durable Energy Cell]] | ||
* [[Proton AA]] | *[[Proton AA]] | ||
* [[Endless Repository]] | *[[Endless Repository]] | ||
* [[Drone Supplies]] | *[[Drone Supplies]] | ||
* [[Activity Arouser]] | *[[Activity Arouser]] | ||
* [[Abstract Masterpiece]] | *[[Abstract Masterpiece]] | ||
* [[Fruit Guard]] | *[[Fruit Guard]] | ||
* [[Happiness Emblem]] | *[[Happiness Emblem]] | ||
* [[Hypnotic Platter]] | *[[Hypnotic Platter]] | ||
* [[Massive Lid]] | *[[Massive Lid]] | ||
* [[Pondering Emblem]] | *[[Pondering Emblem]] | ||
* [[Salivatrix]] | *[[Salivatrix]] | ||
* [[Stringent Container]] | *[[Stringent Container]] | ||
* [[Thirst Activator]] | *[[Thirst Activator]] | ||
* [[Yellow Taste Tyrant]] | *[[Yellow Taste Tyrant]] | ||
== Other information == | == Other information == | ||
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* Supports cloud save data. | * Supports cloud save data. | ||
== History == | ==History== | ||
{{stub|section=y}} | {{stub|section=y}} | ||
== Gallery == | == Gallery == | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
Pikmin 2 Switch Logo.png|Logo. | Pikmin 2 Switch Logo.png|Logo. | ||
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}} | }} | ||
== See also == | ==See also== | ||
* {{p1s}} | *{{p1s}} | ||
* ''[[New Play Control!]]'' | *''[[New Play Control!]]'' | ||
** ''[[New Play Control! Pikmin]]'' | **''[[New Play Control! Pikmin]]'' | ||
** ''[[New Play Control! Pikmin 2]]'' | **''[[New Play Control! Pikmin 2]]'' | ||
* {{p3d}} | *{{p3d}} | ||
== References == | ==References== | ||
{{refs}} | {{refs}} | ||
{{games}} | {{games}} | ||