Pikmin Bloom was developed by Niantic, the creators of Pokémon GO. The game is a collaboration between Niantic, Nintendo, and the Pikmin franchise, blending the world of Pikmin with augmented reality and real-world exploration. Inspired by the original Pikmin games, it was designed to encourage players to walk more and engage with their environment while collecting and nurturing Pikmin. In 2025, Niantic sold its game division to Scopely, which acquired Pikmin Bloom and continues to support and develop the game.