How to Start a Multiplayer Game (Pikmin 4)

Complete these steps

Pikmin 4 supports local co-op in Story Mode, as well as local versus play in Dandori Battle Mode. Select the mode you would like to play:

• Play Story Mode

  In Story Mode, a second player can assist the main player by throwing pebbles and items using the Pebble Pitcher.

  1. From the title screen or during gameplay, have Player 1 press the – Button to open the Options Menu.
  2. Select Co-op Mode. You may be prompted to pair additional controllers.
  3. Review the controls and press the A Button to confirm each piece of information and begin Co-op Mode.
  4. To exit Co-op Mode, have Player 1 press the – Button to open the Options Menu, select Single-Player Mode, then select Go to Single-Player Mode.

  You can review more information about Co-op Mode and the controls for both players by accessing the Gameplay Guide in the game’s Options Menu.

• Play Dandori Battle Mode

  In Dandori Battle Mode, two players using the same console can compete against each other or team up against a computer player to test their skills.

  1. From the title screen, select Dandori Battle Mode.
  2. Select the number of human and computer players (P1 vs CPU, P1 vs P2, or P1 & P2 vs CPU).
     • For P1 & P2 vs CPU, Player 2 can assist Player 1 by throwing pebbles and items using the Pebble Pitcher.
     • You may be prompted to pair additional controllers.
  3. Select the stage for the battle. Stages are unlocked as you progress through the Story Mode.
  4. Settings for the players, battle, and difficulty can be adjusted.
  5. Once the settings are prepared, select Start Battle.

  You can review more information about Dandori Battle Mode and the controls for both players by accessing the Gameplay Guide in the game’s Options Menu.