Niantic released Pikmin Bloom, the long awaited AR game based on Pikmin. Sensor Tower published some new data revealing just how well the game performed since launch.
Eurogamer shared Sensor Tower’s data showed that Pikmin Bloom was downloaded around 2 million times since its launch two weeks ago. Out of these 2 million, most of the downloads were from the series’ home country of Japan at 864,000, with the US and UK having the second and third highest number of downloads respectively.
In terms of player spending, Pikmin Bloom has generated $473,000 in revenue over the past two weeks, again, most of the player spending coming from Japan.
In comparison to Niantic’s other Nintendo outing, Pokemon GO was downloaded 75 million times in its first two weeks, and generated $116 million dollars in revenue.
The new Pokemon Go?
Moving forward, it would be interesting to see how Pikmin Bloom will grow as more features are developed and added, although it might be a bit unreasonable to expect the game to ever reach the same heights as Pokemon GO.
Pikmin Bloom features
Walk to grow more Pikmin. Pikmin grow from seedlings with every step you take. Once they are big enough, pluck them out to have them trail along. The more you walk, the more Pikmin will join your squad!
Walk to make flowers bloom. Collect flower petals from your Pikmin’s heads and plant them as you walk to leave trails of beautiful flowers in bloom everywhere you go.
️Walk to log your memories. At the end of the day, check out your step count along with the path you walked, and revisit the pictures you took throughout the day. Don’t forget to send your Pikmin out on expeditions to pick up the fruit and seedlings you passed on your way back home!
Lots of Pikmin to meet. There are seven types of Pikmin in total, and all of them have their own unique characteristics. For example, some can fly, and others are incredibly strong. When your friendship level reaches a certain threshold, your Pikmin may bring back a gift with an item that will help them become a Decor Pikmin.
Tackle challenges with Pikmin. Nearby mushrooms are a great way to get lots of fruit. When you come across mushrooms blocking your path, you can send your trusty Pikmin squad to charge forth and make way.
