Co-op Mode

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Co-op Mode is a gameplay mode inPikmin 4 where a second player controls the Pebble Pitcher, allowing them to throw pebbles and other items into the screen. This mode can be enabled or disabled at any time, and applies toStory Mode and theDandori Battle dedicated mode present on the title screen.

Overview[edit]

The assisting player takes control of the Pebble Pitcher, which takes the form of a pink reticle on-screen in a similar fashion as theStar Pointer inSuper Mario Galaxy andSuper Mario Galaxy 2. During gameplay, the player can aim it using motion controls or the Left Stick on the Switch (dual Joy-Con) atenemies or tasks and pitch a pebble at wherever the reticle is pointing. Note that it still worksoff-screen, even if it can't be seen.The pebbles fly from the left or right sides of the screen, whichever side the reticle is closest to, and hit the target after only a fraction of a second if it's close, and a little more than a second if the target is far away.

Hitting an enemy will lower itshealth by a small amount, and can even kill it. The same applies toobstacles, including obstacles that include somehazards that are usually meant to be destroyed with the appropriatePikmin types. Hitting an object that is being carried by Pikmin orOatchi (but notswallowed by Oatchi) will make it be carried as fast as the maximum amount offlowered Pikmin for a short time, indicated by a springing sound effect. Hitting a buried object will slowlydig it out.

Whenever the Pebble Pitcher successfully hits a target, or whenever player 1 completes a task, they receive Co-op Points, meaning the Co-op Gauge above the reticle fills slightly. When the gauge fills up fully, it resets to empty and the Pebble Pitcher receives an item for their inventory. A message also appears on-screen notifying of this. Once the player has an item in their inventory, an icon of said item will appear beneath the reticle, with a number above that icon indicating how many of that item they have. As the player receives other types of items, they will also appear on their inventory to the left or right of the large central icon, indicating that the player can scroll left and right to see and select other items.

The Pebble Pitcher can throw an item toward the reticle at any time, using it up from the inventory. Some of the items can only be gained once they are obtained.

Items available from the start:

Item available when it is used byPikmin orOatchi:

Nectar

Item available once obtained:

Co-op Mode can be enabled or disabled from theOptions menu, accessible from nearly any point of the game. When disabled, any items that the Pebble Pitcher has accumulated via Co-op Points will be gone.

The player can also use the Pebble Pitcher like normal from theSurvey Drone's viewpoint, allowing the player to kill enemies and destroy obstacles without player 1 needing to expose themself to danger, although it only works when the gameplay is unpaused from within the Survey Drone. Likewise, they can also shoot from the CPU player's viewpoint inDandori Battles. It is also possible to throw a pikpik carrot at a button to press it before the intended time, though the buttons after theFrozen Inferno can only be pressed when the cave has been finished.^[1]

Controlling[edit]

See:Controls#Pebble Pitcher

the A Button on the Switch / the Right button on the Switch (Joy-Con's face buttons) throws a pebble. A tiny icon on the bottom-right of the reticle reminds the player of this fact.

When using the Motion Control option, the second player can press the X Button on the Switch / the Top button on the Switch (Joy-Con's face buttons) to realign the Pebble Pitcher reticle at the center of the screen. Whenever the Pebble Pitcher falls offscreen, a reminder will show-up informing the player of that button.

The shoulder buttons change which item is selected left and right, respectively. Icons for these buttons also appear above the respective items in the Pebble Pitcher's inventory, though they're present even if the player has no other items. the Y Button on the Switch / the Left button on the Switch (Joy-Con's face buttons) throws one of the selected item; this too is represented by a tiny icon of the button on the bottom right of the currently selected item in the inventory.

Strategy[edit]

The following article or section containsguides.
The strategies shown are just suggestions.

In terms of stockpiling items, the best source of earning points efficiently and continuously is a pair ofBurgeoning Spiderworts. Hitting one can grant lots of points, but be careful to not hit the berries, or else they cannot be damaged much.

While fully damaging one Burgeoning Spiderwort at a time, the other one will replenish its berries as soon as one drops all its berries, allowing for a continous cycle. Additionally, to allow the Burgeoning Spiderworts to continously produce more berries, haveOatchi or one Pikmin gather the dropped berries. Finally, using theRewind Time feature can prevent the day from being wasted, or allow more time to earn points.

Two recommended areas to attempt this areSerene Shores (Water's Edge base), andGiant's Hearth (The Central Flame base).

Trivia[edit]

If the opponent's Pikmin drinks nectar in aDandori Battle, the Pebble pitcher unlocks nectar. This could most likely occur inBattle in a Box inStory Mode, since the default Pikmin areIce Pikmin, which can freeze enemies and killing them in a frozen state will leave drops of nectar.
Oddly, nectar can also be unlocked if the player startsOlimar's Shipwreck Tale for the first time.