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While playingPikmin 4you may come across some Castaways that need your help. The point of the game is that you have been sent by the Rescue Corps to rescue some people who got stuck on this unknown planet with the Pikmin.
Castaways can be members of the Rescue Corps or they can be civilians that got lost. Either way, you will need to save as many as you can. Here is a list to help you find them all. (Remember, these Castaways will appear in a specific order rather than a certain area.)

Rescue Corps Castaways
Here are the members of the Rescue Corps that you have come to save.
ID Badge Description
Sun-Speckled Terrace
Captain Shepherd
“A 99-gen Rescue Corps Officer. She was saved by a Rescue Pup as a child, sparking a lifelong love for her furry colleagues.”
“As the Rescue Corps Comms Operator, he handles communication for his fellow officers. Plus he’s handy with a wrench!”

“An inventor, material engineer, and lover of all things science. He can develop all kinds of useful gadgets with the right raw materials.”
“An officer who excels at solo missions. He’s not a joiner by nature, but he’ll show up and lend his physical abilities when need be.”

Blossoming Arcadia
“A doctor who lives for discovering and solving unusual cases. He jumps at every chance to test his experimental medicines.”
Serene Shores
“A veteran pilot who started in the private sector before joining the Rescue Corps. He’s always brimming with optimism.”
Civilian Castaways
Here are the Civilian Castaways broken down by order in which you will find them and what stages they are located within. you’re able to find them either by finding them around stages or by finding them as Leaflings after Dandori Battles or Dandori Challenges.
Dandori Battles And Challenges
You can find several Leaflings (Castaways that need to be cured) throughDandori Battlesand Dandori Challenges. Here they all are based on the order you’ll find them.
Dandori Challenges and Dandori Battles

He’s known for saying, “You can always find me in the pits!” He’ll take the leap into any cave, no matter how dangerous it is.
He’s always in search of the next uncharted planet to explore, as well as someone who wants to hear tales of his past adventures.

When it comes to work, he’s thorough, fast, reckless, and presumptuous. Which also describes his plan to build houses here.
The leader of a diverse research task force. It may seem like he doesn’t work at all, but he’s the glue that keeps the team together.
A member of the Planetary Science Club at Alayon Academy who believes the stars are inextricably linked to the ore she collects.
A mid-ranking travel agent at Satella Travel. She organized the Uncharted Planet Tour to save the company from bankruptcy.
She’s a streamer who came to this planet in desperate need of content and followers. Her eccentric style hasn’t quite caught on.
Currently a temp at Satella Travel. He’s had many jobs over the years and seems fated to always cross paths with his rival.
Chowder’s secretary at Tulbo Real Estate. Loyal to the core, he puts up with a lot from his impulsive and unpredictable boss.
An expert in minerals and social niceties. He joined the task force to study raw materials alongside former classmate Osa.
Here to study hydrologic cycles, she hopes her research will save her home planet from industry-caused ecological destruction.
His boundless ambition drove him to expand his telecommunication business into areas like space travel, food, and entertainment.
He followed his whims in real estate for 27 years. Now he travels the galaxy, expecting his next big idea to pop up out of nowhere.
A painter who joined the tour so he could paint these never-before-seen landscapes. Sadly, he left his art supplies behind.
A winner of a competitive cooking show, he was invited by the task force lead to join them and discover new flavor profiles.
A true gambler who revels in the game of life and leaves it all up to fate. He came to this planet with high hopes and high stakes.
His talent and reputation for method acting precede him. No matter the role, he always plays himself perfectly.
She’s just an ordinary gal who follows her bliss as she floats around space, though the space police have their suspicions.
Acquired his enormous wealth by creating, and then subsequently selling, IT start-ups. His motto is “Be the first to jump ship.”
An author struggling to write the follow-up to his best-selling debut novel. He hopes the demands of his editor won’t find him here.
Found Throughout Stages
Here is a list of all the Castaways you can find throughout the many stages and the order they are found in. While many of these Castaways don’t unlock anything, they are needed to completeSide Quests.
An acclaimed treasure appraiser who’s traveled extensively. His unique techniques were used to develop a leading appraisal AI.
He took his obsession with flowers to a whole new level when he traveled alone to this remote planet simply to see its unusual blossoms.
He loves animals and they love him. A researcher at heart, his passion for other creatures is as genuine as his smile.
For years, this scholar has been working to achieve his lifelong dream—reaching a mutual understanding with plant life.
Highly focused and intelligent, she joined the team to investigate mysterious creatures through her unconventional methods.
A stylist with clients all over the universe. Just say the word, and he’ll unleash his fashionable skills at lightning speed.
A new teacher at Alayon Academy who’s putting her liberal arts degree to good use as an adviser to the Planetary Science Club.
This environmental ecologist joined the team to research Pikmin ecology and decipher their mysterious relationship to whistles.
Founder of Alayon Academy’s Planetary Science Club. This student was determined to see the stars along with her friends.
Popular for her brave reporting style, she was approached by a director to work on a project about this strange new planet.
An archaeologist tracking the path of civilization across the universe. He hopes his discoveries will shock the world of academia.
A dedicated composer traveling with a famous opera singer and a TV crew, hoping to find inspiration for an upcoming project.
Though a member of her school’s Planetary Science Club, the hours she spends cloud gazing rarely lead to scientific observations.
She fiercely believes that what unexplored lands need most is art, so she hired and flew a TV crew to this planet to create some.
Hero’s Hideaway
A young researcher who is passionate about sedimentary rock and geological features but avoids its messy counterpart—dirt.
Don Bergman
An ex-ranger who followed rumors of treasure to this planet. He’ll use the profits to help the starving back in his homeland.
This fortune teller followed the will of the galaxy to this planet to guide those who are lost. Her predictions occasionally come true.
Giant’s Hearth
Grandson of the famous Koppai scientist Dr. Drake and partner of Don Bergman. He’s talented at rewiring communication devices.
A proud member of the gig economy. He likes to think he spreads cheer wherever he goes, but he usually does the opposite.
A uniquely talented veterinarian at the top of her field. She’s here with Don Bergman and crew in pursuit of treasure.
Primordial Thicket
Coming from a perpetually stormy region, he’s captivated by the sight of a blue sky. He’s hoping to see more during this trip.
He’s here for good footage and, hopefully, good ratings. If he doesn’t get the latter, then he’s in for another existential crisis.
Hocotate Freight Employees
Here are the Hocotate Freight Employees you will find in the game.
Final Battle
Captain Olimar
“A hard worker and family man who often sacrifices his time off to support his family. He also seems to be a magnet for bad luck.”
True Final Battle - Giant’s Hearth
“The quiet new driver and the embodiment of the word “troublemaker.” He has a ravenous and alarmingly adventurous appetite.”