If you’re curious about whether Pikmin 4 is a reboot, read on. In this guide, we’ll explain everything you need to know about the story of Pikmin 4 and whether it is a reboot or not.
Keep reading to find out more about Pikmin 4 and how it fits into the franchise.
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Is Pikmin 4 a reboot of the franchise?
In short, no, Pikmin 4 is not a reboot and it’s a regular continuation of the Pikmin franchise. The game takes place after the events of the other franchise games.
Some might be confused about this due to the beginning of the game, where Captain Olimar is talking about the world as if it’s all new to him. However, that’s just because the location we visit in the game is different to the areas from those previously.
Each Pikmin game takes place in the same universe and later games feature some of the main characters from previous titles. This is no different in Pikmin 4, which features characters from past games like the aforementioned Olimar.
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When does the story of Pikmin 4 take place?
The story of Pikmin 4 takes place after the events of Pikmin 3. At some point, Olimar discovered a new planet and crash-landed there, tasking the Pikmin 4 player with saving him and the rest of the Castaways stuck on the planet.
There’s a lot more going on in the story, which we won’t spoil for you. Just know that it isn’t a reboot but it is a unique story exclusive to this game.
We don’t have an exact timeline for the events of the Pikmin franchise, but everything that happens in the game will happen on whatever day it happens to be when you progress the story.
Each time you embark on an expedition in Pikmin 4, you will progress through one day. There’s no time limit for completing the story in this one, so you can use as many days as you like to finish the game.
That’s everything you need to know about whether Pikmin 4 is a reboot or not.
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