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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. | '''''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 will | 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 == | ||
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===Gameplay=== | === Gameplay === | ||
* The game now sports an updated control scheme similar to | * The game now sports an updated control scheme similar to {{p3d}}. | ||
** {{button|switch|rstick}} is now used to freely control the camera. | ** {{button|switch|rstick}} is now used to freely control the camera. | ||
** In order to [[ | ** In order to [[swarm]], the player must hold down {{button|switch|l}} while tilting {{button|switch|rstick}}. | ||
** {{button|switch|lstickclick}} now resets the cursor. | ** {{button|switch|lstickclick}} now resets the cursor. | ||
** {{button|switch|rstickclick}} now | ** {{button|switch|rstickclick}} now makes the leader [[lie down]]. | ||
** Pressing {{button|switch|-}} shows a screen displaying the | ** Pressing {{button|switch|-}} shows a screen displaying the game's controls. | ||
** Motion | ** Motion controls can be enabled from the controls screen. | ||
*** If enabled, tilting the controller while holding {{button|switch|a}} or {{button|switch|b}} will move the cursor. | *** If enabled, tilting the controller while holding {{button|switch|a}} or {{button|switch|b}} will move the cursor. | ||
**Pressing the button repeatedly for continued plucking is no longer required, simply holding {{button|switch|a}} while plucking will have leaders continue until no more sprouts are left. | ** Pressing the button repeatedly for continued plucking is no longer required, simply holding {{button|switch|a}} while plucking will have leaders continue until no more sprouts are left. | ||
** {{button|switch|zl}} is required to be held down to rotate the camera in the [[Piklopedia (Pikmin 2)|Piklopedia]] and the [[Treasure Hoard]]. | ** {{button|switch|zl}} is required to be held down to rotate the camera in the [[Piklopedia (Pikmin 2)|Piklopedia]] and the [[Treasure Hoard]]. | ||
* | * [[Cutscene]]s (excluding the end of day scenes and the cinematics) can no longer be skipped. | ||
=== Graphics === | |||
===Graphics=== | |||
* The gameplay and UI are now rendered at a higher resolution. | * The gameplay and UI are now rendered at a higher resolution. | ||
** Pre-rendered cutscenes appear to have been AI upscaled to 1080p. {{cite web| https://twitter.com/OatmealDome/status/1671612996773203968|Tweet by OatmealDome|Twitter}} | ** Pre-rendered cutscenes appear to have been AI upscaled to 1080p.{{cite web| https://twitter.com/OatmealDome/status/1671612996773203968|Tweet by OatmealDome|Twitter}} | ||
* 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 copyrights 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}} | * 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 copyrights 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 number of Pikmin currently holding onto an object is now on the top half of of the [[carry]] number, like in {{p3}}. | * The number of Pikmin currently holding onto an object is now on the top half of of the [[carry]] number, like in {{p3}}. | ||
* 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. | ||
===Text=== | === Text === | ||
* All references to the controls have been updated to reflect the new control scheme. | * All references to the controls have been updated to reflect the new control scheme. | ||
* The copyright on the title screen has been changed to "© Nintendo". | * The copyright on the title screen has been changed to "© Nintendo". | ||
===Audio=== | === Audio === | ||
* The [[Ai no Uta]] and [[Tane no Uta]] | * The ''[[Ai no Uta]]'' and ''[[Tane no Uta]]'' Easter eggs have been removed, likely as a result of licensing issues. | ||
===Other=== | === Other === | ||
* [[Cutscene#Attraction mode|Attraction mode]] has been completely removed. When attraction mode should play, the title screen is just reloaded. | * [[Cutscene#Attraction mode|Attraction mode]] has been completely removed. When attraction mode should play, the title screen is just reloaded. | ||
===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]] | ||
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* Supported controllers: two Joy-Cons, and Nintendo Switch Pro Controller. | * Supported controllers: two Joy-Cons, and Nintendo Switch Pro Controller. | ||
* Supports cloud save data. | * Supports cloud save data. | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
*{{p1s}} | *{{p1s}} | ||
*{{p3d}} | *{{p3d}} | ||
==References== | |||
{{refs}} | |||
{{games}} | {{games}} | ||