Pikmin 4 Unveils Exciting Update 102, Packed with Surprises!

Highlights

Pikmin 4's Version 1.0.2 update focuses on bug fixes, addressing issues like disappearing treasures, dialogue breaks, and characters disappearing from the Rescue Command Post.

The update addresses various issues such as enhancing the Pikmin army, resolving screen darkening problems after skipping cutscenes, and fixing the inability to transport treasures.

Furthermore, players will now find a progress bar on loading screens, and those who purchased Pikmin 4 digitally can reduce load times by transferring the game to internal storage.

Pikmin 4's Version 1.0.2 update has just been released, focusing primarily on bug fixes. This update arrives just a little over two months after the initial launch of Pikmin 4.

In a sea of numerous Nintendo Switch games in 2023, Pikmin 4 stands out as one of the biggest titles. While facing some criticism for its low difficulty and limited multiplayer features, the game has been well-received overall thanks to its impressive presentation, beginner-friendly mechanics, extensive content, and overall design. Naturally, no video game is without flaws, and even after nearly a decade of development, some issues may still persist. Fortunately, the recent industry practice of patching allows for adjustments to be made to video games long after they have been released to the market.

Version 1.0.2 of Pikmin 4, as mentioned on Nintendo's support site, focuses primarily on resolving bugs. These bugs encompassed several aspects of the game, such as treasures disappearing when rewinding time, interruptions in dialogue with castaways, and characters vanishing from the Rescue Command Post. Additionally, there was a glitch that randomly determined whether players had enough Glow Sap for treatment, disregarding the actual availability. Fortunately, all of these issues have been addressed and fixed in this update. It is worth noting that this update also extends to the Pikmin 4 demo.

The update includes fixes for several glitches, such as one that allowed players to excessively expand their Pikmin army, one that caused the screen to remain dark after skipping cutscenes, and one that prevented certain treasures from being transported. Additionally, there were various other bugs addressed by Nintendo. A progress bar has been added to the in-game loading screens, allowing players to estimate when they can resume playing. It was also mentioned that players who purchased Pikmin 4 digitally can reduce load times by transferring the game to internal storage. Overall, these bug fixes enhance the gameplay experience for all players and further solidify Pikmin 4 as a highly acclaimed title in the series.

Pikmin 4 Version 1.0.2 Patch Notes:

Bug Fixes (Implemented after Reloading Save Data) If you encounter any of the following problems, kindly proceed to download this update and reload your save data from the file-selection screen. Resolved an issue that caused certain treasures to vanish when the player used the time rewind feature.

Fixed an issue where dialogue would fail to proceed when the player talked to castaways with side missions.

Fixed an issue where all characters would disappear from the Rescue Command Post.

Fixed a bug that caused players to experience a shortage of glow sap required for treatment. (If the bug resulted in insufficient glow sap, the player's stock will be automatically replenished with the exact amount at the end of the day.)

Other Bug Fixes:

- Addressed a bug that allowed players to excessively increase the number of Pikmin.

Resolved an issue where the player's screen would remain dimmed after skipping a cutscene.

Resolved a problem with certain treasures becoming immobile. (If the treasure was previously unable to be transported, it will revert back to its original position after three in-game days, allowing the player to then transport it.)

Improved gameplay experience by addressing additional issues.

Implemented a progress bar on loading screens to provide visibility on loading times. (For digital version users, transferring software data to internal storage can reduce loading times.)

Pikmin 4 is available exclusively on the Nintendo Switch.

Source: Nintendo Support