Pikmin Bloom raises mushroom battle player caps, but free slots unchanged

The mobile game Pikmin Bloom has announced an increase in the player limit for its mushroom battles, a feature that has generated significant discussion among its player base. The update aims to accommodate a growing number of participants, particularly in regions like Taiwan where the game has seen a surge in popularity.

According to the official announcement, the maximum number of players for mushroom battles will be raised. Small mushrooms will now allow up to 25 players, up from 20. Normal mushrooms will increase from 20 to 30 players, and large mushrooms will go from 20 to 35 players. The most contested, giant mushrooms, will see their player limit rise from 30 to 40.

These adjustments are intended to enable more players to join mushroom battles simultaneously, potentially shortening battle times and increasing the rate at which mushrooms are replaced. However, a key point of contention remains the "free slots" for each battle, which will stay at five. Players exceeding this limit will still need to use mushroom tickets to participate. This has led to disappointment among some players who had hoped for an increase in the number of free slots, leading to sentiments that the core challenge of securing a spot in battles remains unchanged.