All areas and maps in Pikmin 4 are yours to explore. See a list of all areas in the game, the number of treasures, castaways, and onions in each location, how to unlock them, as well as how many areas there are in the game.

All Areas Interactive Map

List of All Areas and Maps

You can explore a total of six areas in Pikmin 4! Each area offers a different kind of environment and adventure that you, Oatchi, and your Pikmin will surely enjoy. Below is a list of all areas and every objective you can finish to complete the area 100%!

• Sun-Speckled Terrace
• Blossoming Arcadia
• Serene Shores
• Hero's Hideaway
• Giant's Hearth
• Primordial Thicket

Sun-Speckled Terrace

Sun-Speckled Terrace
How to Unlock: Establish a base at the Rescue Command Post.
7 Castaways	34 Treasures	4 Onions

The Sun-Speckled Terrace is the first explorable area. This garden will show you the ropes for exploring through the game.

Sun-Speckled Terrace 100% Guide

Blossoming Arcadia

Blossoming Arcadia
How to Unlock: Collect 1,500 Sparklium.
9 Castaways	60 Treasures	3 Onions

This map has you going through a flower-filled area and the caves will start having bosses that you have to beat. The Blossoming Arcadia unlocks once you get 1,500 Sparklium.

Blossoming Arcadia 100% Guide

Serene Shores

Serene Shores
How to Unlock: Collect 4,000 Sparklium.
10 Castaways	86 Treasures	3 Onions

Upon reaching 4,000 Sparklium, you'll be able to explore the Serene Shores. This area is full of water and beaches so bring lots of Blue Pikmin.

Serene Shores 100% Guide

Hero's Hideaway

Hero's Hideaway
How to Unlock: Collect 7,000 Sparklium and rescue Bernard.
6 Castaways	86 Treasures	3 Onions

Unlike the other areas in Pikmin 4, the Hero's Hideaway has you exploring the inside of the house. This is the last area you'll visit to save Olimar and requires 7,000 Sparklium to unlock.

Hero's Hideaway Guide

Giant's Hearth

Giant's Hearth
How to Unlock: Collect 11,000 Sparklium and complete the Rescue Olimar mission.
8 Castaways	55 Treasures	3 Onions

The Giant's Hearth is the first postgame area unlocked after rescuing Olimar, taking place outdoors once again. Here, you'll continue finding missing castaways and treasure.

Giant's Hearth Guide

Primordial Thicket

Primordial Thicket
How to Unlock: Collect 13,000 Sparklium and rescue Don Bergman and Yorke.
8 Castaways	89 Treasures	3 Onions

The Primordial Thicket is the final area in the game. As the last map, it is closer to nature and more perilous to navigate.

Primordial Thicket Guide

How Many Areas Are There?

Six Areas

There are six areas to explore in Pikmin 4, not including the Rescue Command Post. These areas are also accessed during Night Expeditions and Olimar's Shipwreck Tale.

Tips on How to 100% an Area

100% Completion Tips
Track With Oatchi Finish Caves, Dandori Battles, and Challenges Defeat All Enemies Clear All Obstacles

Track With Oatchi

Oatchi can sniff out castaways, treasure, and onions, all of which are needed for 100% completion. This is particularly helpful for completely hidden treasures like the Child of the Earth, which can be very easy to miss.

Command Effect and How to Unlock

Finish Caves, Dandori Battles, and Challenges

You can only find the castaways inside caves, so you'll want to visit every cave to save them all. Be sure to pick up any treasure and onions you encounter too!

List of All Cave Locations and Maps

Defeat All Enemies

Enemies don't count for 100% completion, but some of them drop treasure when defeated. Take down all the creatures you encounter so you don't miss anything.

List of All Enemies

Clear All Obstacles

Some locations are blocked until you clear out the obstacles in your way. You may need different types of Pikmin or certain items to access them.

How to Solve All Obstacle Types

How to Unlock Areas and Maps

Obtain Sparklium

You can unlock more locations when you obtain a certain number of Sparklium. This allows you to restore the S.S. Shepherd's radar to detect more locations when you talk to Collin at the Rescue Command Post.

You can get Sparklium when you transport treasures and fallen enemies to the base when exploring caves.

How to Get Sparklium

Rescue Castaways

Area	Castaways Needed
Hero's Hideaway	Bernard
Giant's Hearth	Olimar
Primordial Thicket	Don Bergman and Yorke

Some areas are unlocked not just with sparklium but also by rescuing or curing certain castaways. You'll encounter these characters as you progress through the story.
List of All Characters

Pikmin 4 Related Guides

Pikmin 4 Walkthrough Top Page

All Pikmin 4 Guides

All Pikmin 4 Guides
Pikmin Types	Onions	Areas
Caves	Bosses	Piklopedia
Treasures	Oatchi	Night Expeditions
Main Missions	Side Missions	Characters
Gear	Items	Dandori Challenges
Dandori Battles	Olimar's Shipwreck Tale	Trial of the Sage Leaf

All Tips and Tricks Articles

All Tips and Tricks Articles
Multiplayer Guide	Beginner's Guide
Character Creator Guide	Demo Guide
How to Save Your Game	How to Get Sparklium
Best Gear and Items	How to Transfer Save Data
How to Rewind and Save Your Pikmin	How to Increase the Max Pikmin Limit
Recommended Shortcuts	All Flarlic Locations
How to Get Nectar	Best Settings
How to Use the Map	Day Length - How Long is One Day?
How to Solve All Obstacle Types	How to Make Pikmin Flowers Bloom
Pellet Number and Color Guide	How to Freeze Water
How to Cross Water	How to Build Bridges, Walls, and Stairs
How to Get and Use Raw Materials	How to Recover Health
Game Length - How Long to Beat	How to Swarm
Night Mode and Expeditions	How to Get More Pikmin Fast
How to Avoid Pikmin Death	How to Get the True Ending
How to Solve the Bunker Code in Hero's Hideaway	What Does the Screw in the Ground Do?
Is There a Day Limit?	How to Get Through Mud
How to Cure Leaflings	How to Get Glow Sap
Rescue Command Post Guide	Post Game Content and 100 Percent Guide
Completion Rewards	What Happens When You Get Game Over?
Do Enemies Respawn?	How to Unlock Leafling Look
Where to Find Moss	-

All News Articles

All News Articles
Direct Trailer and Gameplay	How to Preload
All Pikmin 4 Editions	Everything We Know
All Merchandise and Toys	Available Platforms and Consoles
Pre-Order Guide	Will Pikmin 4 Have Bingo Battle
How to Claim All Demo Rewards	amiibo Support and Compatibility
Should You Play Pikmin 3 First?	When Does Pikmin 4 Take Place?
Are Bulbmin in Pikmin 4?	Is There New Game Plus?
Will There Be DLC?	-