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{{page title|''Pikmin Bloom''}}
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{{Infobox game
|name        = Pikmin Bloom
|image       = Pikmin Bloom app icon.png
|size        = 200px
|caption     = App icon
|console     = {{w|iOS}}
|console2    = {{w|Android (operating system)|Android}}
|developer   = {{w|Niantic (company)|Niantic}}, [[Nintendo]]
|publisher   = Niantic
|jname       = {{j|ピクミン ブルーム|Pikumin Burūmu}}
|genre       = Augmented reality
|players     = 1 player (online functionality)
|jp          = {{date|1|November|2021}}
|na          = {{date|28|October|2021}}
|eu          = {{date|2|November|2021}}
|au          = {{date|27|October|2021}}
|ko          = {{date|2|November|2021}}
}}
'''''Pikmin Bloom''''' ({{j|ピクミン ブルーム|Pikumin Burūmu }}) is a spin-off game in the {{ps}}, released in 2021 for iOS and Android. It is an augmented-reality location-based game, co-developed by Niantic and Nintendo, with gameplay mechanics designed to encourage walking.

== Gameplay ==
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''Pikmin Bloom'' is a mobile game about walking around the real world. By taking steps and playing the game in different locations, various kinds of in-game resources can be obtained, which allow incremental progress through the game. Because of this focus on moving around, the game requires the GPS in the mobile phone to be on, and it needs permission to use the phone's inbuilt step counter, either via {{w|Health (Apple)|Apple Health}}, {{w|Google Fit}}, or within the app on Android devices. The game also requires an account to play, and the account can be set up with using either a Nintendo account, a Google account, a Facebook account, a Niantic Kids account, or, on iOS devices only, an Apple account.

One of the main things that can be done in the game is growing and raising [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]]. Pikmin in this game start their lives as [[seedling]]s, which can be obtained in various ways. Seedlings can be placed in slots in the [[Planter Pack]], a backpack worn by the player's [[Mii]]. After walking some number of steps (either 100, 1,000, 3,000, 5,000, or 10,000, depending on the type of seedling), the seedling will be ready to be plucked, and plucking a seedling adds a Pikmin to the player's collection. Pikmin in this game can be individually named, and the location where each Pikmin was found can be viewed in a [[Pikmin Bloom interface#Pikmin|menu]]. Only a certain number of Pikmin can be in the player's [[squad]] at a time, with the rest being on standby.

Pikmin can do various things. They can be sent to collect items on [[expeditions]], destroy [[Mushroom challenge|mushrooms]], or deliver [[Postcard|postcards]] to [[Friend|friends]]. Pikmin in the squad can be interacted with in the [[Pikmin Bloom interface#Garden|garden screen]], where they can be fed [[nectar]], blooming the [[Maturity|flower]]s on their heads. The garden screen also has an [[Pikmin Bloom interface#AR mode|augmented reality mode]], which places the Pikmin on top of real-world objects seen through the phone's camera, and allows the player to take photos. By interacting with a Pikmin, its [[friendship]] can be increased. Once it reaches a high friendship level, the Pikmin can turn into a [[Decor Pikmin]], a special status of Pikmin that wears a costume. The costume depends on where in the real world the Pikmin's seedling was found, encouraging the player to visit different kinds of locations. Alternatively, Decor Pikmin can be earned from [[event]]s, in which the type of decor depends on the theme of the event. These Decor Pikmin are called [[Special Decor Pikmin]].

Another main feature of ''Pikmin Bloom'' is gaining flower-related resources. Various types of [[Fruit (Pikmin Bloom)|fruit]] appear in the game, and can be found on [[expedition]]s and also while walking around. When collected, fruits give the player some [[nectar]]. Nectar can be fed to Pikmin in the [[Pikmin Bloom interface#Garden|garden screen]], which will cause their flowers to bloom; tapping the flowers will give the player [[petal]]s. Petals can be used by [[flower planting]], an activity that plants flowers on the map behind the player as they walk. When flower planting is turned on, fruits are more likely to appear near the player. This loop of items that each contribute to obtaining the next one is the major part of the gameplay, and encourages the player to collect more nectar and petals, though there is a limit on how many of a resource can be held by the player at a time.

Being a location-based game, ''Pikmin Bloom'' has in-game objects at real-world points of interest. [[Big Flower]]s and [[Mushroom challenge|mushrooms]] are spread around the world, and can be interacted with. Locations of these are viewable on a [[Pikmin Bloom interface#Map|map]] centered around the player. This map shows some basic geography, points of interest near the player, flowers planted by players with the [[flower planting]] feature, and items obtainable through [[expedition]]s. As the player walks around, the [[Mii]] representing the player will move on the map and so will the [[squad]] of Pikmin following the Mii.

''Pikmin Bloom'''s overall progression is slow, with new features being unlocked over time as the player's [[level]] increases. To go up a level, a defined set of tasks has to be completed, which can include tasks like walking a certain number of steps, growing a certain number of Pikmin, or planting a certain number of flowers. Some of the features unlocked over time are [[expeditions]], [[mushroom battle]]s, the [[detector]], and new [[Pikmin family#Types|types of Pikmin]]. The game's slow pace encourages not playing it constantly, but checking in on the app every few minutes on a walk to see how tasks are going and to see what's nearby. Over time, the player can also unlock [[Badge (Pikmin Bloom)|badges]] by completing certain criteria.

The game has a number of features which allow multiple players to interact with each other. Flowers planted with the [[flower planting]] feature are visible to other players by default. If multiple players are planting in an area at the same time, and mutually have the "With Others" switch on, they can see each others avatars walking. Players anonymously collaborate over time to bloom [[Big Flower]]s, making the game a kind of multiplayer idle game. [[Mushroom challenge|Mushrooms]] can be attacked by up to 30 people (anyone past the first 5 require the use of a mushroom recharge ticket) at once. There are [[weekly challenge]]s where players can collaborate to complete a certain goal together, and [[Party Walk]]s, where players can walk together without a specific goal to reach. Players can add other players as [[friend]]s, and send [[postcard]]s to them.

''Pikmin Bloom'' encourages players to look back over their day with the [[lifelog]] feature. This shows the tasks the player has done in the app over time. At the end of the day, a [[daily lookback]] cutscene will occur, which shows where the player walked that day, and allows the player to write a short journal entry. Every Sunday, there is also a [[weekly lookback]], which shows a summary of how much the player walked compared to the previous week, what places they visited, total flowers planted, and a "photo of the week", which is randomly chosen from any photos that were uploaded to the lifelog during the week.

The game is free to download, but contains in-app purchases in the [[shop]] and the [[Pikmin Bloom Web Store|web store]]. [[Coin]]s can be bought with real-world money to buy in-game items, though coins can also be obtained at a slow rate through [[flower planting]]. There are also various items that can only be bought with real-world money. Items such as [[Shop#Upgrades|upgrades]] have the option to be paid with either coins or real-world money.

== Content ==
{{update maintenance|Pikipedia:Pikmin Bloom update procedure}}

=== Pikmin ===
All [[Pikmin family#Types|Pikmin types]] excluding [[Bulbmin]] and [[Glow Pikmin]] appear in ''Pikmin Bloom'', each one unlocked at a different [[level]]. [[Ice Pikmin]] were added to the game on {{date|1|November|2025}}. There is also a large collection of Pikmin wearing a costume, called [[Decor Pikmin]].

=== Flowers ===
''Pikmin Bloom'' has several types of flowers, which appear in several different forms. The [[maturity|flowers on Pikmin heads]], [[nectar]]s, [[petal]]s, and [[Big Flower]]s all come in different varieties for the different types of flowers.
{{see|Pikmin Bloom flower types}}

=== Fruits ===
{{see|Fruit (Pikmin Bloom)}}

=== Levels ===
{{see|Level}}

== Lists ==
=== Soundtrack ===
{{see|Music in Pikmin Bloom}}

=== Glitches ===
{{see|Glitches in Pikmin Bloom}}

=== Connection requirements ===
Some of the game's features require the player to be connected to the internet.

* [[Flower planting]], be it for starting, stopping, consuming a petal, or for effectively planting a flower. The timer that starts when the player begins flower planting is based on the number of petals at the start, and will always decrease. This means that the timer may go down without the petals being decreased if the player is offline, and can even reach the end without the player emptying the jar.

Increasing the amount of steps and having their position registered in the map does not require an internet connection.

=== Niantic Kids Restrictions ===
[https://nianticlabs.com/parents/niantic-kids?hl=en Niantic Kids] is a unique type of account designed for kids that removes features that could be considered not suitable for children. Removed features include:

* Cannot use Apple Fit/Google Health to track steps. The in-app pedometer is used instead.
* Cannot [[Friend#Inviting friends|invite friends]] or use another player's referral code.
* Cannot double rewards from the roulette wheel after completing [[Event Challenge]] tasks.
* Cannot use [[Mushroom Battle Bullhorn]]s. Other players can send a request, but it will not be visible to the Kids Account.
* Cannot [[Flower planting#With Others|plant With Others]].
* Cannot set nicknames for [[friend]]s.
* Cannot host or join [[Party Walk]]s.
* Cannot link to other accounts, such as Nintendo, Google, or Facebook.
** Because Kids Accounts cannot link to a [[My Nintendo|Nintendo Account]], they cannot use a custom Mii, obtain the Pikmin 3 Onion-Style Backpack or Pikmin 4 Oatchi-Rider Costumes, or obtain the Huge Seedling for the [[Special Decor Pikmin#Mario Hat|Mario Hat]] Decor Pikmin, although this Decor Pikmin has been made available rarely through other methods.
* Cannot make purchases from the [[Pikmin Bloom Web Store|''Pikmin Bloom'' Web Store]].

== History ==
=== Prerelease ===
The app was announced on {{date|23|March|2021}}, simultaneously by Nintendo and Niantic, on Twitter{{cite web|https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/1374149615193309195|Tweet by Nintendo of America|Twitter|published={{date|23|March|2021}}|retrieved={{date|23|March|2021}}|rname=nintendo_tweet}}{{cite web|https://twitter.com/NianticLabs/status/1374148894028873729|Tweet by Niantic, Inc.|Twitter|published={{date|23|March|2021}}|retrieved={{date|23|March|2021}}|rname=niantic_tweet}} and their own websites.{{cite web|https://www.nintendo.co.jp/corporate/release/en/2021/210323.html|Niantic and Nintendo team up to create a mobile application featuring Pikmin|Nintendo's corporate website|published={{date|23|March|2021}}|retrieved={{date|23|March|2021}}|rname=nintendo_news}}{{cite web|https://nianticlabs.com/blog/nintendo-apps-partnership/|Niantic and Nintendo Partner Together to Create New Mobile Apps|Niantic blog|published={{date|23|March|2021}}|retrieved={{date|23|March|2021}}|rname=niantic_blog}} The initial announcements featured some basic information and a single image. Nintendo confirmed the title would be released in the second half of 2021 in its earnings release for the fiscal year ending {{date|31|March|2021}}.{{cite web|https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/pdf/2021/210506e.pdf|Earnings Release: Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2021|Nintendo's corporate website|published={{date|6|May|2021}}|retrieved={{date|9|May|2021}}|rname=earningsrelease}}

The game had a closed beta period, where people could sign up to receive information about the game and invitations to test the beta. Beta testing began in Singapore on {{date|30|March|2021}}{{cite web|https://twitter.com/NianticLabs/status/1376783195249782785|Tweet by Niantic, Inc.|Twitter|published={{date|30|March|2021}}|retrieved={{date|30|March|2021}}}} and expanded to Australia on {{date|19|April}}.{{cite web|https://www.gamespot.com/articles/pikmin-game-from-pokemon-go-developer-now-testing-in-australia/1100-6490293/|Pikmin Game From Pokemon Go Developer Now Testing In Australia|Gamespot|published={{date|19|April|2021}}|retrieved={{date|9|May|2021}}}} The closed beta continued until the app's release.

=== Release ===
On {{date|27|October|2021}}, the title of the app, ''Pikmin Bloom'', was officially announced,{{cite web|https://twitter.com/NianticLabs/status/1453150997317050372|Tweet by Niantic, Inc.|Twitter|published={{date|27|October|2021}}|retrieved={{date|27|October|2021}}}}{{cite web|https://nianticlabs.com/blog/pikminbloom/|Niantic and Nintendo launch Pikmin Bloom, an app that brings a little joy to your everyday journeys on foot|Niantic blog|published={{date|26|October|2021}}|retrieved={{date|27|October|2021}}|rname=niantic_announcement}} along with a promotional trailer,{{cite youtube|5ZeIQEZIPv8|of the Pikmin Bloom announcement trailer|published={{date|27|October|2021}}|retrieved={{date|27|October|2021}}}} and the app was released in Australia and Singapore. On {{date|28|October}}, the app was released in the Americas.{{cite web|https://twitter.com/PikminBloom/status/1453693618703638540|Tweet by Niantic, Inc.|Twitter|published={{date|28|October|2021}}|retrieved={{date|28|October|2021}}}} On {{date|1|November}}, the app was released in Japan.{{cite web|https://twitter.com/PikminBloom_jp/status/1454977984973066240|Tweet by Pikmin Bloom Japan|Twitter|published={{date|1|November|2021}}|retrieved={{date|2|November|2021}}}} On {{date|2|November}}, the app was released in most countries in Europe, Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and Oceania,{{cite web|https://twitter.com/PikminBloom/status/1455338380351389700|Tweet by Pikmin Bloom|Twitter|published={{date|2|November|2021}}|retrieved={{date|2|November|2021}}}}{{cite web|https://twitter.com/PikminBloom/status/1455451148270415873|Tweet by Pikmin Bloom|Twitter|published={{date|2|November|2021}}|retrieved={{date|2|November|2021}}}} completing its rollout. The app received mostly positive reviews on the App Store and Google Play Store, though was criticized for its [[Glitches in Pikmin Bloom|bugs]].

=== Events ===
{{see|Event}}
One of ''Pikmin Bloom'''s main features is multiple special events every month, which often introduce new types of [[Special Decor Pikmin]] and add temporary boosts to the game's features. These include monthly [[Community Day]] events which challenge players to reach 10,000 steps in a day, as well as other events with various themes.

=== Versions ===
{{see|Update#In Pikmin Bloom|t1=''Pikmin Bloom'' updates}}

== Gallery ==
<gallery>
Pikmin Bloom logo 2022.png|Official logo.
Pikmin Bloom logo.png|Official logo prior to November 2022.
Pikmin Bloom app icon.png|Standard app icon.
Pikmin Bloom app icon ice.png|App icon used from [[Update#In Pikmin Bloom|update]] 131.2 to 133.
Pikmin Bloom Key Art.png|Key art from the game's official release.
Pikmin Mobile Application Promotional Image.png|Promotional image used in the March 2021 announcement.
Pikmin Bloom Collaborative Key Art.png|Promotional image used on social media accounts from July 2022 to December 2024.
</gallery>

== Trivia ==
* ''Pikmin Bloom'' is the first ''Pikmin'' game to be released in Brazilian Portuguese, and the first to not have any [[Enemy|enemies]].
* If a Nintendo account is linked to ''Pikmin Bloom'', the player will receive a Huge Seedling that grows into a Blue [[Decor Pikmin]] with a Mario hat.
* As of November 2, 2021, ''Pikmin Bloom'' is officially available in 180 markets, surpassing ''[[mariowiki:Super Mario Run|Super Mario Run]]'' as the most widely available Nintendo-related mobile game worldwide. ''Super Mario Run'' was originally available at most in 165 markets by March 2017, and has not launched in more markets since then. Additionally, ''Super Mario Run'' was delisted in Vietnam in 2020.

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== See also ==
*''[[Pikmin Finder]]''

== External links ==
* [https://pikminbloom.com/ Official website]
* [https://niantic.helpshift.com/hc/en/23-pikmin-bloom/ Official help website]
* [https://community.pikminbloom.com Official forum]
* [https://twitter.com/PikminBloom Official Twitter account]
* [https://www.facebook.com/PikminBloom/ Official Facebook page]
* [https://www.instagram.com/pikminbloom/ Official Instagram channel]
* [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ83fBDXuGRv3TnEWe9GRkw Official Youtube channel]
* [https://twitter.com/PikminBloom_jp Official Japanese Twitter account]
* [https://www.facebook.com/PikminBloomJP/ Official Japanese Facebook page]
* [https://www.instagram.com/pikminbloom_jp/ Official Japanese Instagram channel]
* [https://apps.apple.com/app/id1556357398 App Store page]
* [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nianticlabs.pikmin Google Play page]

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