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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. It is based off of {{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 will recieve a physical release in North America, Europe, and Japan on {{date|22|September|2023}}.
A bundle of this game and the ''Pikmin'' Switch port was also released as ''[[Pikmin 1+2]]''. This bundle received a physical release in North America, Europe, and Japan on {{date|22|September|2023}}.


==Changes==
== Changes ==
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In general, the game has no [[region]]al differences unlike the previous releases, and is instead based on the US version. This port is also built off of the US version of ''[[New Play Control! Pikmin 2]]'', meaning that unless stated otherwise, all changes from that version also apply to this game. On top of those 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 ===
* Pressing {{button|switch|-}} shows [[Controls#Controller diagram|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.
* [[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.
* The [[Man-at-Legs]] is no longer invincible while getting up, unlike in {{npcp2}}.


===Gameplay===
=== Graphics ===
* The game now sports an updated control scheme similar to [[Pikmin 3 Deluxe]].
* The [[mistake#Pikmin 2|white space]] inside the President's hair curl in the [[Cutscene#Debt Repayment Cinema|Debt Repayment Cinema]] has been removed.
** {{button|switch|rstick}} is now used to freely control the camera.
* Much of the [[Treasure#Brands|product placement]] in the original game has been removed and replaced with fictional/other brands, likely due to Nintendo losing the legal rights to use the branding seen on the 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}}
** In order to [[Swarm]], the player must hold down {{button|switch|l}} while tilting {{button|switch|rstick}}.
* The text for cave loading screens is much more opaque, and cream-colored.
** {{button|switch|lstickclick}} now resets the cursor.
* All instances of the word "Louie" that were colored blue have been recolored to a light yellow, matching the color of Louie's icon background in {{P3}}.
** {{button|switch|rstickclick}} now activates the [[Upgrade#Napsack|Napsack]] [[Upgrade|upgrade]].
* Many [[Piklopedia (Pikmin 2)|Piklopedia]] icons have been replaced with artwork instead of in game renders.
** Pressing {{button|switch|-}} shows a screen displaying the game’s controls.
* The backgrounds on [[Louie]] and [[The President]]'s health icons now match their head shapes rather than re-using Olimar's background.
** Motion Controls can be enabled from the Controls screen.
* The text on the [[Challenge Mode (Pikmin 2)|Challenge Mode]] loading screen is a little whiter and more opaque. The sublevel number has a greenish-yellow shadow.
*** 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.
* Cutscenes (excluding the end of day scene and the cinematics) can no longer be skipped.
* The camera cannot be rotated in the [[Piklopedia (Pikmin 2)|Piklopedia]] and the [[Treasure Hoard]]
===Graphics===
* 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}}
* 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}}.


===Text===
=== Text ===
* All references to the controls have been updated to reflect the new control scheme.
* Various pieces of text have been changed. (e.g.: cutscene text, [[mail]], [[Olimar's notes]], etc.)
* The copyright on the title screen has been changed to "© Nintendo".
** Mail overall has been changed to be more polite, one example being removing the mention of Bulbie not getting fed.
** Spam [[mail]] has been changed to remove links to promotional sites.
* 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 [[Space Love Series]] was renamed to the Celestial Vibes Series, and its corresponding completion announcement was completely rewritten.
** The [[Gemstar Wife]] was renamed to the Red Gemstar.
** The [[Gemstar Husband]] was renamed to the Green Gemstar.
** The [[Gherkin Gate]] was renamed to the Flavor Gate.
** Part of Olimar's notes on the [[Love Nugget]] were rewritten.
* Various [[enemies]] were renamed, or received other changes.
** The [[Caustic Dweevil]] was renamed to 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.
** The [[Doodlebug]]'s family was changed from the flint bug family to the [[flint beetle family]] (same as the [[Iridescent Flint Beetle]]) to align with the Japanese version's script.


===Audio===
=== Audio ===
* The [[Ai no Uta]] and [[Tane no Uta]] easter eggs have been removed, likely as a result of licensing issues.
* The Pikmin singing ''[[Ai no Uta]]'' [[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.
* ''[[Music in Pikmin 2#Concrete 1|Concrete 1]]'' and ''[[Music in Pikmin 2#Flooded Stump|Flooded Stump]]'' have some instruments missing.


===Other===
=== Other ===
* [[Cutscene#Attraction mode|Attraction mode]] has been completely removed. When attraction mode should play, the title screen is just reloaded.
* The European model of the [[Arboreal Frippery]] is now used in all regions.


===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]]
* [[Durable Energy Cell]]
* [[Proton AA]]
* [[Endless Repository]]
* [[Drone Supplies]]
* [[Activity Arouser]]
* [[Abstract Masterpiece]]
* [[Fruit Guard]]
* [[Happiness Emblem]]
* [[Hypnotic Platter]]
* [[Massive Lid]]
* [[Pondering Emblem]]
* [[Salivatrix]]
* [[Stringent Container]]
* [[Thirst Activator]]
* [[Yellow Taste Tyrant]]


== Other information ==
== Other information ==
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* Supports cloud save data.
* Supports cloud save data.


==References==
== History ==
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=== Updates ===
{{see|Update#List of Pikmin 2 (Nintendo Switch) updates}}
 
== Trivia ==
* The key art is likely inspired by the Japanese box art for the original GameCube game.
 
== Gallery ==
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<gallery>
Pikmin 2 Switch Logo.png|Logo.
</gallery>
 
== Names in other languages ==
{{Foreignname
|Jap=ピクミン2
|JapR=Pikumin 2
|JapM=Pikmin 2
|ChiTrad=皮克敏2
|ChiTradR=Píkèmǐn 2
|ChiTradM=Pikmin 2
|ChiTradN=Name taken from Nintendo's official website.
|Dut=Pikmin 2
|DutM=-
|DutN=Name taken from Nintendo's official website.
|Fra=Pikmin 2
|FraM=-
|Ger=Pikmin 2
|GerM=-
|Ita=Pikmin 2
|ItaM=-
|Kor=피크민 2
|KorR=pikeumin 2
|KorM=Pikmin 2
|Spa=Pikmin 2
|SpaM=-
|Por=Pikmin 2
|PorM=-
|PorN=Name taken from Nintendo's official website.
|notes=y
}}
 
== See also ==
* {{p1s}}
* ''[[New Play Control!]]''
** ''[[New Play Control! Pikmin]]''
** ''[[New Play Control! Pikmin 2]]''
* {{p3d}}
 
== References ==
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{{refs}}
==See also==
*{{p1s}}
*{{p3d}}


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