Ready to Root for Pikmin?
Niantic’s brand‑new AR adventure has arrived in Singapore—call it the Pikmin App (Early Access) for now. It’s a very special treat because you’re basically being an in‑field tester before the full‑blown launch rolls out worldwide.
How to Get In
- Visit the official sign‑up portal (just type “Niantic early‑access” into your favourite search engine).
- Fill out a quick form to prove you’re ready to help shape the future of Pikmin.
- Act fast—spots are limited and will fill up in a flash.
What’s the Game About?
Picture this: you’re wandering the streets of Singapore, and as you stroll you stochastically spot tiny Pikmin seedlings sprouting. Each step you take charges a little energy; that energy powers you to nudge those seedlings into full‑grown Pikmin. They come in the usual Red, Yellow and Blue, but Niantic’s spinning the palette to include Rock and Winged varieties too.
When enough of them have grown, you can group them into an organized squad—think of it as your very own Pikmin platoon ready for adventure.
Why the Quiet Hush?
Niantic has quietly requested that participants keep pictures and vids under wraps. So while we have no official screenshots, leaks reveal that the game will feature “Points of Interest” similar to Pokémon Go’s PokéStops. Somewhere down the road, you might have the chance to collect “Pik” items or special power‑ups between Sapsang Park and the Southern Ridges.
What’s Next?
Full launch is slated for later this year (2021). That means the current Early Access phase will likely expand in the coming months, and more juicy details—like whether you can skip the “camera” mode, the exact mechanics for squad upgrade, and the lore behind Pikmin’s mysterious origins—will slowly be revealed. So keep your eyes peeled and your phone ready.
Original article launched on Hardware Zone; source: DigitalPokemon Go.
