pikmin epic explorations is a pikmin game that takes place after pikmin3 it is a fictional and noncannon game. The story : the game starts with a short clip explaining the disapearance of captain gray on pnf 507 and how dewie and evon are on their way to rescue him. However they hit an asteroid and crashland on pnf 404 where they meet the pikmin. Dewie can throw captains further as well as pluck faster. Evon has a slightly faster throwing rate and a larger whistle radius. He is accidentally shot from the ship and is found near the edge of the curving stream.