How Many Areas Are in Pikmin 4? Answered

Want to know how many Areas there are in Pikmin 4? Like previous games in the series, Pikmin 4 has several Areas you will unlock in turn. Each of them has a unique landscape, puzzles, caves, and much more. Moreover, the last of the Areas is incredibly dangerous. And without preparation, you won’t be able to survive there. So, read on to learn how to unlock all Areas in Pikmin 4.

How To Unlock All Areas in Pikmin 4

Sun Speckled Terrace in Pikmin 4 — Image Source: Nintendo via Pikmin 4 Wiki

Your entire adventure in Pikmin 4 will take place in 6 different Areas. Each of them has unique puzzles, enemies, and caves in which you can find a lot of useful things, including treasures. Also, you can find Onions necessary for growing Pikmin in some Areas. Therefore, we recommend you explore each location very carefully. Moreover, the game encourages you to do it.

As we said, you will be able to unlock each location in turn. And for this, you have to collect a lot of Sparklium. You can earn this important resource by finding Treasures. And below, you can check a list of all Pikmin 4 Ares and how to unlock them.

Areas	How To Unlock	Description
Sun-Speckled Terrace	300 Sparklium	It is the starting Area where you will learn the basic mechanics.
Blossoming Arcadia	1500 Sparklium	In this area, you will start to find more challenging puzzles and stronger enemies. You will also need more different types of Pikmin.
Serene Shores	4000 Sparklium	Enemies and puzzles get even harder in this watery Area. In addition, you need to keep track of time so as not to miss the tide.
Hero’s Hideaway	7000 Sparklium	Unlike previous Areas, this one is in a house. Therefore, you will have to try to find all the secrets by exploring drawers, shelves, and other furniture.
Giant’s Hearth	Unlocked after completing story missions	This location is one of the hardest in the game. And in addition to strong enemies, you will also have to face new puzzles with burning pinecones.
Primordial Thicket	Unlocked by progressing in Giant’s Hearth	This is the last Area in Pikmin 4. It is a challenge in which you have to use all your skills and items obtained during the game.

That’s all you need to know about all the Areas in Pikmin 4. Each of them will give you an unforgettable gaming experience. However, be careful, especially if you play on a high difficulty level. In the meantime, look at our guide on how to change Appearance in Pikmin 4.