Nintendo’s ongoing innovation in blending gaming with storytelling comes into focus once again as Pikmin Bloom, its mobile adventure title co-developed with Niantic, launches a new event commemorating the delightful short film 'Pikmin Close to You.' The event goes live November 27, 2025, and offers players a full year—until November 26, 2026—to claim a unique in-game reward that captures the spirit of Nintendo’s celebrated animation.
Released in late 2023, 'Pikmin Close to You' quickly captured the gaming community’s attention with its heartwarming depiction of the series’ tiny plant-like creatures.
The short generated significant buzz, as Nintendo teased its context and content over several days, highlighting the company’s growing commitment to multimedia storytelling across platforms like the Nintendo Switch, eShop, and its mobile ecosystem. In an official announcement via the Pikmin Bloom blog, Nintendo and Niantic have revealed that all users who log into Pikmin Bloom during the event window will receive a Gold Seedling that ‘shares a connection’ with the ‘Pikmin Close to You’ film.
This Gold Seedling will unlock a special Decor Pikmin, marking the first time that Decor designs have directly referenced content from a Nintendo short film.
While the exact design has yet to be unveiled, Pikmin Bloom’s Decor Pikmin traditionally sport themed accessories, and fans are eager to discover what ‘Close to You’-inspired motif the developers will introduce. Players can easily obtain this exclusive item by accessing the Pikmin Bloom home screen at any time during the year-long event.
This broad availability underscores Nintendo’s commitment to community engagement and accessibility, ensuring that both new players and longtime fans have ample opportunity to participate. Pikmin Bloom, launched globally in October 2021 as a collaboration between Nintendo and Niantic, has continually expanded its player base through inventive seasonal events, regular content updates, and cross-media tie-ins.
The ‘Close to You’ event follows a lineage of successful initiatives that reinforce Pikmin’s endearing place in Nintendo’s wider portfolio, spanning from the core franchise on the Nintendo Switch to expanded content showcased in Nintendo Direct presentations. With this event, Nintendo and Niantic continue to strengthen cross-promotional synergy, blending interactive experiences with narrative universes.
As Pikmin Bloom evolves, partnerships and creative touches like the ‘Close to You’ Gold Seedling event bolster engagement, keeping Nintendo fans invested across both consoles and mobile platforms.
The short generated significant buzz, as Nintendo teased its context and content over several days, highlighting the company’s growing commitment to multimedia storytelling across platforms like the Nintendo Switch, eShop, and its mobile ecosystem. In an official announcement via the Pikmin Bloom blog, Nintendo and Niantic have revealed that all users who log into Pikmin Bloom during the event window will receive a Gold Seedling that ‘shares a connection’ with the ‘Pikmin Close to You’ film.
This Gold Seedling will unlock a special Decor Pikmin, marking the first time that Decor designs have directly referenced content from a Nintendo short film.
While the exact design has yet to be unveiled, Pikmin Bloom’s Decor Pikmin traditionally sport themed accessories, and fans are eager to discover what ‘Close to You’-inspired motif the developers will introduce. Players can easily obtain this exclusive item by accessing the Pikmin Bloom home screen at any time during the year-long event.
This broad availability underscores Nintendo’s commitment to community engagement and accessibility, ensuring that both new players and longtime fans have ample opportunity to participate. Pikmin Bloom, launched globally in October 2021 as a collaboration between Nintendo and Niantic, has continually expanded its player base through inventive seasonal events, regular content updates, and cross-media tie-ins.
The ‘Close to You’ event follows a lineage of successful initiatives that reinforce Pikmin’s endearing place in Nintendo’s wider portfolio, spanning from the core franchise on the Nintendo Switch to expanded content showcased in Nintendo Direct presentations. With this event, Nintendo and Niantic continue to strengthen cross-promotional synergy, blending interactive experiences with narrative universes.
As Pikmin Bloom evolves, partnerships and creative touches like the ‘Close to You’ Gold Seedling event bolster engagement, keeping Nintendo fans invested across both consoles and mobile platforms.
