Pikmin Bloom Celebrates 3.5 Years with Retro Nintendo Console Theme

Pikmin Bloom is getting ready to celebrate its 3.5th anniversary next month, and Niantic is pulling out all the stops with a nostalgic twist. The festivities begin with a special event starting May 1st, 2025, featuring retro-themed decorations and gameplay elements that pay homage to Nintendo’s iconic past.

A Stylish Throwback to Nintendo’s Classic era!

Throughout its history, Pikmin Bloom has introduced creative decor items like Mahjong Tile Pikmin and Playing Card Pikmin. This time around, the game dives even deeper into Nintendo nostalgia by introducing classic gaming console-inspired designs from the 80s and 90s. These vintage aesthetics bring back memories of Nintendo's early days before it became a powerhouse in the video game industry.

Additionally, players can look forward to a new Playing Card (Clubs Suit) Decor Pikmin. This design serves as a tribute to Nintendo’s origins when the company was known for producing traditional playing cards. The artwork and patterns are inspired by Nintendo’s original playing card decks, blending retro charm with modern mobile gameplay.

The anniversary celebration runs from May 1st through May 31st, 2025, giving players an entire month to complete event-exclusive missions and collect unique Pikmin. Completing Event Challenge missions rewards players with random drops such as Game Button Cells, seedlings that grow into Nintendo Consoles ‘80-‘95 Decor Pikmin, and decorative flower petals.

During the event, Brilliant Mushrooms will randomly appear on the map. Destroying them yields Mystery Boxes containing valuable resources like Game Button Cells and flower petals. Players wielding Nintendo Consoles ‘80-‘95 or Playing Card Decor Pikmin have an advantage when battling these mushrooms, making them ideal choices for maximizing rewards.

May Flowers Bloom with New Possibilities

This May, new flower mechanics make their debut in Pikmin Bloom. By planting red, yellow, white, or blue petals around budding flowers, players can cultivate carnations, sweet peas, lilies of the valley, freesias, canola flowers, or commemorative anniversary roses.

An updated nectar system ensures that fruits obtained from mushrooms this month provide usable nectar—not just for regular flowers, but also for the special varieties mentioned above. This enhancement makes it easier than ever to grow vibrant, high-tier blooms and customize your garden with rare floral displays.

In addition to the anniversary updates, the event includes exciting community activities and opportunities to connect with fellow players. Don’t miss out—download [ttpp] today and prepare for one of the most stylish and nostalgic events in the game yet.

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