Pikmin 3 DLC is now available in the Wii U eShop

Written by Brandon Hofer on November 06, 2013

Pikmin 3 News: Nintendo releases new DLC for Pikmin 3 with new challenges in the “Battle Enemies!” mission type.

Pikmin 3 was released on the Wii U a few months ago and Nintendo has revealed today that new DLC is now available. Starting today, new challenges in the “Battle Enemies!” mission type in Pikmin 3 can be purchased as downloadable content in the Nintendo eShop for $1.99. One stage is free and is available via an automatic software update.

The pack of four stages is based on locations from the game’s story mode and is crawling with tons of hostile creatures. Like all the other stages in Mission Mode, these new challenges can be played solo or cooperatively with a friend. High scores earned in this mode will be displayed on a global rankings leaderboard, encouraging friendly competition with other players all around the world.

For those who aren’t familiar with the Pikmin series, Pikmin 3 tells the story of three space explorers – Alph, Brittany and Charlie – who crash land on an alien planet and must collect fruit for their starving home planet. To accomplish their goal of collecting fruit, the explorers must gather and lead an army of different Pikmin creatures, battle the local wildlife and work to solve puzzles, all before the sun goes down at the end of each day.

There are five types of Pikmin, and each has a unique ability: Red Pikmin are immune to fire, Blue Pikmin can survive in water and Yellow Pikmin can withstand electricity. New Pikmin types appearing for the first time include Rock Pikmin, large Pikmin that can break objects and inflict more damage when thrown; and Winged Pikmin, a pink variety that can fly and carry items above certain obstacles. Players must strategically use the different Pikmin types to solve puzzles, overcome obstacles and fight in boss battles.

Will you be picking up this new DLC for Pikmin 3? Let us know below.