Day 1 (Part 1) - Distant Tundra

Map: Distant Tundra

Remaining Juice: 3 canisters

Objectives: Gather Yellow Pikmin and use them to explore the area.

The Story mode’s first day has no time limit. Simply follow the tutorials and complete the required objectives to complete the first half of Day 1.

When you assume control of Captain Charlie, his abilities are very limited. The in-game map is not yet active, so you must simply explore the enclosure. As you do, investigate the Yellow Pikmin scattered around the area.

Locate the tin can holding a large group of Yellow Pikmin. Approach the can until the Pikmin hop down, then follow the on-screen commands to learn some of the game’s basic controls. Once you’ve completed this tutorial, you can head back and collect the Yellow Pikmin located near Captain Charlie’s starting position.

The first enclosure contains a total of 20 Yellow Pikmin. When you’re ready, throw the Pikmin at the Spotcaps blocking the path.When the path is clear, gather your Pikmin and continue to the second enclosure.

As you enter the second enclosure, veer right to find another group of Yellow Pikmin located on the rocks. Use the whistle to add these 10 Pikmin to your group, then continue to the next set of mushrooms.

Once again, use your Yellow Pikmin to clear the mushrooms out of your way. Toss several Pikmin onto each of the Kingcaps, then let them work as you destroy the smaller Spotcaps. When the path is clear, round up the Pikmin and continue to the next area.

Follow the path until you reach a dark cave filled with Phosbats. Pass over the glowing spots on the ground to reveal some Glowcap Mushrooms. Throw the Yellow Pikmin at the Phosbats to clear them out as they flee the light. Defeat all of the Phosbats to trigger a short cinematic and end the first half of Day 1.