The main mission in Pikmin 4, as in all the other games that have come before, is to use the colorful creatures to complete an overarching objective. While there are certainly Treasures to find, Castaways to rescue, and Onions to discover, there are also a bunch of other things that can keep players busy in the latest sequel.
In fact, going the extra mile in Pikmin 4 brings more than just satisfaction from doing a great job. Some of the many side quests found in the game can lead to interesting unlocks that will be very useful for players looking for more efficiency as the Dandori way dictates. This guide will explore just what are some of those valuable rewards.
All Completion Rewards in Pikmin 4
As players bring more Castaways back to Rescue Command, more functions and options will open up. This includes the Lab, where new Gear and Items can be obtained, as well as Captain Shepherd's training for Oatchi. There are also rewards for completing certain quest lines, but provided the quest giver has been rescued.
How To Unlock Oatchi Legendary Skill
Starting off with the rescue pup. Oatchi is obviously an invaluable tool in the adventures of Pikmin 4, and this is due to the many skills that it can pick up. From learning how to rush to attack enemy, using its strength to replace Pikmin, or being a second-in-command out in the field, Oatchi is extremely useful.
Should players want to go even further with Oatchi, it is a must to gather all the Castaways to gain enough Pup Drive to master all of its skills. Once all the preceding skills have been mastered, Captain Shepherd will reveal that Oatchi will be able to learn the Legendary Skill, Infinite Rush. This gives Oatchi unlimited stamina, allowing it to sprint in any direction without stopping, making exploration even more seamless.
The skull will cost eight Pup Drive, so be sure to rescue everybody in sight to have enough to unlock it.
How to Unlock Plucking Whistle
For those that hate wasting time plucking out all the Pikmin sprouts in the ground, the tool known as the Plucking Whistle will certainly come in handy. Using this tool will cause all Pikmin sprouts to emerge from the ground, making those Dandori Challenges and Battles much more manageable.
To gain access to this tool, the prerequisite is to wipe out Russ' inventory at the Lab, which will then lead to the Plucking Whistle becoming available. It will cost 240 Raw Materials to add it to the inventory.
How to Unlock Lineup Trumpet
Another cool tool that can be unlocked with progression is the Lineup Trumpet. In order to gain access to this tool, players will have to complete the side quest, Music of a Past Culture 3, which is given by Frisé. Essentially, this means completing the entire set of Soulful Musician Treasures, which can be found in the following locations:
- Ambiguous Hostel - Serene Shores
- Amplified Amplifier - Serene Shores, Below-Grade Discotheque
- Emperor Whistle - Serene Shores
- Harmonic Synthesizer #1 - Serene Shores, Seafloor Resort
- Harmonic Synthesizer #2 - Blossoming Arcadia
- Mechanical Harp (Lullabies) - Primordial Thicket, Cavern for a King
- Mechanical Harp (Memory Song) - Blossoming Arcadia
- Mechanical Harp (Windmills) - Hero's Hideaway
- Mega Horn - Primordial Thicket, Subterranean Swarm
- Path Creator - Rescue Command Post
- Shake-a-Smile - Blossoming Arcadia
- Spouse Alert #1 - Primordial Thicket, Subterranean Swarm
- Spouse Alert #2 - Blossoming Arcadia, Drafty Gallery
- Time Marker - Blossoming Arcadia, Secluded Courtyard
- Wind Detector - Blossomin Arcadia
With the Lineup Trumpet in hand, players can use the tool to command the Pikmin to do a Form Line Swarm and direct them easily by holding ZL and moving the right stick.
Pikmin 4 is available for the Nintendo Switch.