Pikmin 44/Extreme Weather Events

Can you survive the extremes of PNF-404? This article or section pertains to Pikmin 44, a fanon game created by PurpleHeadache.

Extreme Weather Events is a game mode in Pikmin 4 that becomes available upon discovering the Red Pikmin in the Molten Crater. With their newfound ability to traverse magma, the leaders may find themselves perplexed by the fiery environment. However, just before the next day begins, Collin will send a message: "It appears that something unusual is happening in Molten Crater, the region is now experiencing rainfall."

The leaders will land in Molten Crater to witness the effects of this unusual weather, and a quick tutorial will guide them through the mechanics of the Extreme Weather Events. During this phase, there is limited time to navigate the transformed landscape while avoiding the new obstacles and enemies that the weather brings. The primary objective is to gather scattered puzzle pieces that hold the key to progressing further in the story.

Collecting all four puzzle pieces in the first Extreme Weather Event will unlock a significant upgrade, the Scorch Guard. This valuable tool allows leaders to brave extreme heat, fire, and magma, permitting the exploration of previously inaccessible areas. A new upgrade will be unlocked after completion of each Extreme Weather Events level. Although some upgrades, like the aforementioned Scorch Guard, are required to progress in the story, most of them serve as useful but unnecessary tools.

Extreme Weather Events Mode comprises three types of events in each area:

• Rain and Wind Events: two recurring weather events that will challenge players with slippery terrain, gusty winds, and rapidly changing conditions. They will become more extreme with each new area that they appear in.
• Special Weather Event: unique to each area, adding an extra layer of complexity to the gameplay. These special events are designed to test players' adaptability and strategic thinking.

Participating in Extreme Weather Events consumes one day's worth of glow sap. However, upon completing each event, they can be replayed an unlimited amount of times without having to expend any additional resources. This allows perfecting strategies and uncovering hidden secrets that may have been missed. However, all incomplete levels will appear at random moments throughout the story with around a 33% chance for one to occur every day, so it's recommended to complete them when they first appear.

Stages

Arduous Bluff – a cliff overlooking the ocean. Rainy Day – Unlocks the Anti-Electrifier Windy Day – Unlocks the Metal Suit Z Thunder Storm – Unlocks the Survey Drone Molten Crater – a volcanic island. Rainy Day – Unlocks the Scorch Guard Windy Day – Unlocks the Tuff Stuff Volcanic Eruption – Unlocks the Treasure Gauge+ Twisting Treetops – a jungle floor and canopy. Rainy Day – Unlocks the Gunk Busters Windy Day – Unlocks the Rush Boots Forest Fire – Unlocks the Lineup Trumpet

Concrete Moorland – a gas station parking lot during winter. Rainy Day – Unlocks the Thermal Defense Windy Day – Unlocks the Headlamp Snowstorm – Unlocks the Dodge Whistle Blustering Tributary – a forested river that splits into two paths. Rainy Day – Unlocks the Brace Boots Windy Day – Unlocks the Rocket Gloves Earthquake – Unlocks the Dusty Abandon – a ruined desert town. Rainy Day – Unlocks the Sand Boots Windy Day – Unlocks the Sandstorm – Unlocks the Pluckaphone

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