--- title: "Pikmin 2" url: "https://www.nintendoreporters.com/en/releases/nintendo-gamecube/pikmin-2-2/" description: "This time joined by his assistant Louie, Captain Olimar returns to the planet of the Pikmin motivated by that noblest of goals - financial gain." author: "Patrick Dankers" published at: "2004-10-08 12:00:55" image: "https://www.nintendoreporters.com/storage/files/pikmin-2.jpeg" markdown url: "https://www.nintendoreporters.com/en/releases/nintendo-gamecube/pikmin-2-2.md" --- Pikmin 2 | Nintendo Gamecube Releases | NintendoReporters [![Pikmin 2](https://www.nintendoreporters.com/storage/files/pikmin-2.jpeg "Pikmin 2")](https://www.nintendoreporters.com/storage/files/pikmin-2.jpeg)![Preview Image](https://www.nintendoreporters.com/storage/files/pikmin-2_5c3cc11b674b6.jpeg "Preview Image") This time joined by his assistant Louie, Captain Olimar returns to the planet of the Pikmin motivated by that noblest of goals – financial gain. Additional species of Pikmin, new two-player modes, randomly generated dungeons, and the welcome excision of time limits mean that this is much more than just a sequel. Packed with deft creative touches, Pikmin 2 strikes a beautiful balance between challenge and fun, and it’s also even more charming than its classic predecessor. #### Pikmin 2 - Related content (1) 31 January 2026 [Walmart’s promo image sparks a Switch Online GameCube rumor: Pikmin 2 and Metroid Prime 2: Echoes](https://www.nintendoreporters.com/en/rumors/nintendo-switch-2/walmarts-promo-image-sparks-a-switch-online-gamecube-rumor-pikmin-2-and-metroid-prime-2-echoes/ "[Geruchten] Walmart’s promo image sparks a Switch Online GameCube rumor: Pikmin 2 and Metroid Prime 2: Echoes") [ 5](https://www.nintendoreporters.com/en/rumors/nintendo-switch-2/walmarts-promo-image-sparks-a-switch-online-gamecube-rumor-pikmin-2-and-metroid-prime-2-echoes/#comments "Comments Walmart’s promo image sparks a Switch Online GameCube rumor: Pikmin 2 and Metroid Prime 2: Echoes") [](#) [ ](#) > Generated for use by AI and Large Language Models (LLMs). > Generated: 2026-09-09 11:04:03 > Maintained by: NintendoReporters > Source: https://www.nintendoreporters.com/ > Contact: webmaster@nintendoreporters.com