Players can unlock Purple Pikmin in Pikmin Bloom. The newest augmented reality game to release from Niantic puts the Pikmin series center stage. In this title, players are able to grow Pikmin based on the number of steps they walk. Players can set it so the game keeps track of steps even when the game isn't open. Like the mainline Pikmin entries, players are able to grow different types of Pikmin depending on the sprouts they collect. From the beginning, players will only have access to Red Pikmin. As players unlock more areas and abilities, more types of Pikmin will begin to appear in the world. Players won't face off against bosses like Pikmin 3 Deluxe, but Purple Pikmin are still a valuable asset.
In Pikmin Bloom, players will want to get their hands on Purple Pikmin as quickly as possible. A single Purple Pikmin has the strength of five normal Pikmin and is a valuable asset to have around when going on Pikmin Bloom expeditions. Purple Pikmin also do more damage when participating in Mushroom Battles with other players. While Purple Pikmin do take longer to grow, requiring 300 steps before it changes from a sapling, they are well worth the step investment.
Players will be able to unlock Purple Pikmin the moment they reach level 13 for the first time. As a reward, players will be given a Purple Seedling that they can plant. Use it and walk 3000 steps to collect the first Purple Pikmin. Now, Purple Seedlings will also appear on the map, and Pikmin have the chance of finding them on Expeditions.
Unlocking Purple Pikmin in Pikmin Bloom
This is the complete list of Pikmin Bloom tasks that players will need to complete to reach level 13.
- Level 1: Players start at level 1.
- Level 2: Players will need to complete the tutorial.
- Level 3: Players will need to walk 500 steps.
- Level 4: Players will need to walk 1500 steps and grow two Pikmin
- Level 5: Players will need to walk 3000 steps and grow a yellow seedling.
- Level 6: Players will need to walk 5000 steps and grow two Pikmin.
- Level 7: Players will need to walk 5000 steps and complete one expedition. This level will also unlock blue Pikmin.
- Level 8: Players will need to walk 10500 steps and grow a blue seedling.
- Level 9: Players will need to pick 50 flower petals from Pikmin and walk 14,000 steps.
- Level 10: Players will need to plant 300 flowers and walk 18,000 steps.
- Level 11: Players will need to walk 230,000 steps and grow two Pikmin.
- Level 12: Players will need to walk 29,000 steps and grow two Pikmin.
- Level 13: Players will need to walk 36,000 steps and grow three Pikmin.
As long as players have Pikmin Bloom keep track of steps while not playing, the step goal can be easily completed. Make sure to pull out any lingering seedlings before going on walks, and place new seedlings to clear out these challenges.
Pikmin Bloom is available now on iOS and Android.