Pikmin 4 Oatchi and rescuing castaways
Nintendo's store page sums up Pikmin 4 as: lead Pikmin, team up with Oatchi, and rescue castaways. Oatchi is the rescue pup who works alongside your captain, and official images show him leading Pikmin into fights and carrying the captain across water.
| Element | Shown in official material |
|---|---|
| Oatchi | Rescue pup partner |
| Riding | The captain riding Oatchi across water |
| Castaways | People you rescue during the expedition |
| Rescue Corps | The team named in Nintendo's update news |