Pikmin Bloom is set to celebrate its 3.5th anniversary next month, and Niantic is bringing back some nostalgic gadgets to mark the occasion. The festivities will begin with a special event starting on May 1st, 2025.

The Update Is a Cool Throwback to the Good Old Nintendo Days!

Throughout its history, Pikmin Bloom has delighted players with a variety of fun decor, including Pikmin adorned with Mahjong Tiles and Playing Cards. For its 3.5th anniversary, the game is paying homage to classic Nintendo game consoles from the 80s and 90s.

Additionally, a new Playing Card (Clubs Suit) Decor Pikmin will be introduced, celebrating Nintendo’s origins when the company was primarily known for manufacturing playing cards before venturing into video games. These designs are inspired by Nintendo’s vintage playing card decks.

The event will run from May 1st to May 31st, 2025, providing players with a full month to engage in event missions and collect unique new Pikmin. Completing Event Challenge missions will reward you with random items such as Game Button Cells, seedlings that can grow into Nintendo Consoles ‘80-‘95 Decor Pikmin, and flower petals.

During the event, Brilliant Mushrooms will also appear. Destroying these mushrooms yields Mystery Boxes containing items like Game Button Cells, flower petals, and more. The Nintendo Consoles ‘80-‘95 and Playing Card Decor Pikmin are particularly effective at taking down these mushrooms.

Pikmin Bloom 3.5th Anniversary Also Brings Big Flowers in May

In May, players can enjoy blooming big flowers such as carnations, sweet peas, lilies of the valley, freesias, canola flowers, or anniversary roses by planting red, yellow, white, or blue petals around them.

There’s also an update to the nectar system, where fruit obtained from mushrooms during May will provide nectar for both regular and special flowers, including carnations, sweet peas, lilies of the valley, freesias, canola flowers, and anniversary roses.

Alongside these updates, other exciting events such as Community Day are planned. Make sure to download Pikmin Bloom from the Google Play Store and get ready for the 3.5th anniversary celebrations.

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