Pikmin Online takes place after Pikmin 2 but before Pikmin 3:Return to the Pikmin Planet. Hocotation nations, after hearing all about Olimar's trips to the Pikmin Planet, begin to set up colonies on the planet. Because they all work towards the same goal, they can co-exist in peace with each other. The native wildlife, however, do not and attack settlements, spreading fear into the hearts of the colonists. Only one unknown person heading to the world can help. Him/Her, and all his/her friends to be exact!