There are 90 collectable Data Files scattered throughout the game’s Story mode. Data Files provide useful information about Pikmin behavior, game controls, indigenous life, and more. Most Data Files are located in plain sight, but occasionally you’ll find them buried in Dirt Mounds, hidden under obstacles, or tucked away in easy-to-miss areas.
Collectable Data Files can only be retrieved by crew members—in fact, some Data Files can only be collected when multiple crew members work together.
Collected Data Files are stored in the KopPad’s Exploration Notes, along with other useful information your crew members discover throughout the Story mode.