During today’s Nintendo Direct broadcast, the company announced that it has decided to release paid downloadable content for Pikmin 3 . The content will include new stages for Mission Mode, the timed challenge mode that can be played either solo or with a friend via split-screen co-op.
The first DLC package will be titled the Collect Treasure Pack . It is available starting today, includes four Mission Mode stages, and retails for $1.99. In order to purchase DLC, players will need to perform a free software update on Pikmin 3. The update will also include online leaderboards and a free Mission Mode stage.