New Pasta Decor Pikmin Adds Flavor to Pikmin Bloom

Pikmin Bloom is gearing up to launch one of its most peculiar updates yet — and this time, it’s bringing something entirely new to the table: the Pasta Decor Pikmin. Yes, you read that right. The latest addition to the Pikmin family takes inspiration from everyone's favorite Italian comfort food — pasta.

As with any new Pikmin type, players will need to track down seedlings to grow their very own Pasta Decor Pikmin squad. But instead of finding them in parks or random landmarks, these unique seedlings can now be discovered near local Italian restaurants. That’s right — your neighborhood pizzeria or pasta joint might just be your new go-to spawn point.

The design of these Pikmin is as creative as it is bizarre, blending familiar pasta shapes like spaghetti, penne, and ravioli into their signature cute and quirky style. Whether this culinary crossover was a natural evolution of the game’s AR mechanics or a wild brainstorming session gone too far, one thing’s for sure — it’s undeniably intriguing.

Boy, this stuff is good
There’s no denying that Niantic has once again pushed the boundaries of what we expect from an AR mobile game. While it may seem odd to encourage players to congregate around local eateries, it could also serve as a clever way to boost foot traffic for small businesses. Assuming restaurant owners don’t mind a few extra faces hanging around the sidewalk, this could turn into a win-win situation.

Of course, none of this will matter unless you update your app to the latest version. But considering the novelty factor alone, it’s definitely worth the download.

And if you’re not quite ready to head out just yet, why not catch up on our latest list of top five mobile games to try this week? Or dive into our full review of Magical Maintenance Mystery, a charming little text adventure that might just keep you entertained until your next walk.