While the app offers less gameplay than the likes of Pokémon GO, users will be able to take part in monthly community events, where they can ' stroll, plant and play together with other players.' The free-to-download Pikmin Bloom is available now in Australia and Singapore, with availability in other countries and regions coming in the next few days. Users will be able to see flowers bloom as they walk, with the ability to collect petals, feed their Pikmin, and keep track of their steps and routes.

Pikmin Bloom, developed jointly by Niantic and Nintendo, aims to bring some magic to players' daily walks, allowing them to forge their own Pikmin squad of companions through walking. Related: Pokémon GO Developer's Pikmin Game Details Appear OnlineĪs revealed by Niantic, the soft launch for Pikmin Bloom has now started, with the app beginning to show up via the Google Play Store and App Store. The family-friendly puzzle games have been a staple for lots of Nintendo fans over the years, and players are hopeful for more Pikmin news for its anniversary. While official news on the development of Pikmin 4 has been quiet for some years now, the series saw new life with the release of Pikmin 3 Deluxe for Nintendo Switch in 2020.

The series has expanded with both main entries and spin-offs since its initial launch, with a new numbered title announced back in 2015. The Pikmin series is one of Nintendo's more classic franchises, beginning with 2001's Pikmin for the Nintendo GameCube.

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