MSBT file list

Pikmin 3 and Pikmin 3 Deluxe's strings are stored in several MSBT files. They can be found in the /content/*/system/message.szs files.

List (Pikmin 3)

This table lists what type of strings each file contains for Pikmin 3.

File	Content
ActionMarker	Action labels that appear over leader's heads (e.g. Cancel pluck)
Chapter	Titles of the "chapters" for each day on the day selection screen (e.g. Save Olimar!)
Chat	Talk before the start of each day
Diary	Voyage log entries at the end of the day
Ending_Movie	Cutscene where Olimar introduces himself and shows the cosmic drive key
Enemy_Nickname	Enemy names
Epilogue	Epilogue text, with the narrator saying what happened to Koppai after the crew returned
EtcName	List of keyword names in the game (e.g. leader names, Elizabeth, Fruit File)
EtcNameVS	Item names in Bingo Battle, plus "Bingo Card", "Red Team" and "Blue Team"
flow_a	Cutscenes that take place in the Tropical Wilds
flow_b	Cutscenes that take place in the Garden of Hope
flow_c	Cutscenes that take place in the Distant Tundra
flow_d	Cutscenes that take place in the Twilight River
flow_e	Cutscenes that take place in the Formidable Oak
flow_i	Looks to be cutscenes related to recovering non-fruit objects to the Drake
flow_z	Misc dialogs and monologs (e.g. commenting on the 100 Pikmin limit)
Juice_Demo	Dialog for the screen where you see the fruits being juiced
Kao	Quick monologs and dialogs -- the ones that don't start a cutscene (e.g. commenting on the long tunnels to the bosses, commenting on arriving at the destination with Go Here)
KeyItem_Nickname	Lock-on (?) names for special objects (e.g. Olimar, Anti-Electrifier, KopPad)
Lyt_ActionMarker_00	Just a series of W
Lyt_BingoSheetLeft_00	The "One more!" message for the bingo card (player 1?)
Lyt_BingoSheetRight_00	The "One more!" message for the bingo card (player 2?)
Lyt_CaptionWindow_00	Just one empty string
Lyt_ChangeStyle_00	Messages for when you switch controllers
Lyt_ChanseTime_00	Bingo Battle chance time
Lyt_ControllerCheck_00	Controller order dialog box in Bingo Battle
Lyt_ControllerSheet	Just one empty string
Lyt_CourseInTitle_00	Loading screen subtitles (e.g. Bingo Battle, Juice Left: __)
Lyt_CourseInTitle_01	Some special variable
Lyt_CourseInTitle_02	Some special variable
Lyt_Cursor_01	Some special variables
Lyt_DayEndReport_00	End of day voyage log common text (e.g. signatures)
Lyt_DayEndResult_00	Sunset stats (Pikmin numbers and such)
Lyt_DayEndTitle_00	Just "Day __"
Lyt_Debug_DemoMessage	Empty strings
Lyt_DRCcallWindow_01	KopPad - General cutscene text for when a character video calls another via KopPad
Lyt_DRCcamera_00	KopPad - camera features
Lyt_DRCdeathPikmin_00	KopPad - "Pikmin in Danger"
Lyt_DRCfruitList_00	KopPad - Fruit File strings (i.e. "NEW" and "Fruit collected:")
Lyt_DRCfruitListCon_00	KopPad - Fruit File more strings
Lyt_DRCmenu_00	KopPad - misc. strings (e.g. Go Here!) plus some Mission Mode strings (e.g. warning about how a boss hasn't been defeated in story mode yet)
Lyt_DRColimarMemo_00	KopPad - data file category titles
Lyt_DRColimarMemoCon_00	KopPad - data file misc. strings (i.e. OK and Olimar's signature)
Lyt_DRCpikminInfo_00	KopPad - Pikmin info screen
Lyt_DRCtapModeTV_00	Empty strings
Lyt_End_00	Literally just "The End"
Lyt_Epilogue_00	Test string
Lyt_FinalResult_00	Final analysis
Lyt_FruitCollect_00	Screen where you can rotate new fruit, before it gets juiced
Lyt_FruitCollectNew_00	Just the word "NEW"
Lyt_FruitCollectTextAnimComplete_00	Just the string "All fruit retrieved!" twice
Lyt_FruitCollectTextAnimGather_00	The "Congratulations! You got __ types!" (of fruit) message
Lyt_GameMovie	Empty strings
Lyt_GameOver_00	The string "Game Over" twice
Lyt_GameOverSelect_00	The strings "Earlier Day" and "World Map", plus a long Japanese string (a tip?)
Lyt_HUDBtn	HUD for when you're playing with Off-TV Play?
Lyt_HUD	A few HUD strings
Lyt_HUD_VS_00	A few (Bingo Battle?) HUD strings (e.g. Lock-on, Squad)
Lyt_HUD_VS_01	Same as Lyt_HUD_VS_00
Lyt_HurryUp_00	The strings "Hurry Up!" and "Gather stray Pikmin into your squad before sunset, or you'll lose them!"
Lyt_HurryUpPikCounter_00	Some special variable
Lyt_Last1Minute_00	Just the string "1 minute left"
Lyt_LocalBestMission_00	Local high scores for Mission Mode
Lyt_LocalBestStory_00	Local high scores for Story Mode
Lyt_MessageDemo_01	Empty strings
Lyt_MessageTest	Empty strings
Lyt_MissionComplete_00	The string "Mission Complete!"
Lyt_MissionComplete_01	The string "Mission Cleared!"
Lyt_MissionMode_00	Mission selection screens
Lyt_MissionResult_00	Mission complete screen (Collect Treasure!)
Lyt_MissionResult_01	Mission complete screen (Battle Enemies!)
Lyt_MissionResult_02	Mission complete screen (Defeat Bosses!)
Lyt_MsgWindow_00	Empty string
Lyt_MsgWindowOneLine_00	A series of W
Lyt_NoticeDemo_00	Look at the TV. and "Look at the Wii U GamePad."
Lyt_OnyonWindow_00	Onion menu
Lyt_PaDay_00	The string "Day"
Lyt_PaLife_00	Some special variable
Lyt_PaMissionMedal_00	Bronze!, "Silver!", "Gold!" and "Platinum!"
Lyt_PaPokoGraph_00	You won!
Lyt_PaReachInfo_00	One away!
Lyt_PaTimer_00	Some special variables
Lyt_PauseWindow_00	Pause menu, story
Lyt_PauseWindow_00_Mission	Pause menu, Mission Mode
Lyt_PauseWindow_00_VS	Pause menu, Bingo Battle
Lyt_PikminRuin_00	The string "Pikmin extinction!", twice
Lyt_PikminRuin_01	Same as Lyt_PikminRuin_00
Lyt_PlayerDown_00	__ is down!, twice
Lyt_PlayerDown_01	Same as playerdyerDown_00
Lyt_PlayerDown_02	Same as playerdyerDown_00
Lyt_PlayStyleSelect_00	Empty strings
Lyt_Reach_00	Bingo Battle "__ is one away!" message
Lyt_Reach_01	Same as Lyt_Reach_00, but slightly different
Lyt_ReadyGo_00	Ready... and "Go!"
Lyt_Skip_00	Press __ to skip.
Lyt_StaffRoll_00	Empty strings
Lyt_StoryMode_00	Day selection menu?
Lyt_SystemWindow_00_BackToAreaSelect	Restart today's exploration? and the corresponding OK/Cancel answers
Lyt_SystemWindow_00_BackToFileSelect	Select a day and retry exploration? and the corresponding OK/Cancel answers
Lyt_SystemWindow_00_BossAgree	Use SpotPass to receive global ranking data from Nintendo for this software? and corresponding OK/Cancel
Lyt_SystemWindow_00_BossNoData	Global ranking data has not yet been received.
Lyt_SystemWindow_00_BossRegistered	This Wii U has been configured to allow the use of SpotPass for this software.
Lyt_SystemWindow_00_CameraModeAttention	Empty strings
Lyt_SystemWindow_00_ClearData	This save data is from a completed game.
Lyt_SystemWindow_00	Empty strings
Lyt_SystemWindow_00_ConfirmGoBack	Go back in time and try again? and corresponding OK/Cancel
Lyt_SystemWindow_00_ConnectDevice2	Empty strings
Lyt_SystemWindow_00_ConnectDevice3	Empty strings
Lyt_SystemWindow_00_DiffAoc	Pikmin 3 update data is required to play the additional stages purchased.
Lyt_SystemWindow_00_DrcConfig	Empty strings
Lyt_SystemWindow_00_DrcConfigInfo	The GamePad control style has been set to [Stylus]. During gameplay you can switch back to Classic Controls via the __ menu.
Lyt_SystemWindow_00_DrcConfigToClassic	The GamePad control style is currently set to [Stylus]. Do you want to switch control styles? and corresponding answers
Lyt_SystemWindow_00_DrcConfigToTouch	The GamePad control style is currently set to [Classic]. Do you want to switch control styles? and corresponding answers
Lyt_SystemWindow_00_GoBack	Go back in time and try again? and answers
Lyt_SystemWindow_00_GoEvening	End Day? and answers
Lyt_SystemWindow_00_GoEveningDeath	Some Pikmin will perish. Do you want to continue? and answers
Lyt_SystemWindow_00_GoMorning	Restart Day? and answers
Lyt_SystemWindow_00_GoToShop	This will launch Nintendo eShop to enable you to purchase additional stages., "Launch", and "Cancel"
Lyt_SystemWindow_00_GoToShop_Reboot	This will launch Nintendo eShop to enable you to purchase the full version., "Launch", and "Cancel"
Lyt_SystemWindow_00_MacaroonDescription	"Extra rule: You can also win by retrieving your opponent's Victory Macaroon!"
Lyt_SystemWindow_00_MissionGiveUp	Quit this mission? and answers
Lyt_SystemWindow_00_MissionRetry	Retry this stage from the beginning? and answers
Lyt_SystemWindow_00_NewGame	Play the story from the beginning? Existing save data will be erased when the day ends. and answers
Lyt_SystemWindow_00_NotAcceptGamePad	Empty strings
Lyt_SystemWindow_00_NotGoEvening	You cannot end the day because you do not have any food.
Lyt_SystemWindow_00_PhotoWhereabout	The pictures you take will be displayed on the area select screen.
Lyt_SystemWindow_00_PleaseRestart	To play any additional stages purchased, close and restart Pikmin 3.
Lyt_SystemWindow_00_SaveAffirm	Save? Previous save data will be erased. and answers
Lyt_SystemWindow_00_SaveCarryConfirm	Save data from the demo version detected. Would you like to import this save data? and answers
Lyt_SystemWindow_00_SaveCarryDone	Save Data was succesfully imported.
Lyt_SystemWindow_00_SaveCarryProgress	Importing save data...
Lyt_SystemWindow_00_SaveDataBroken	Empty string
Lyt_SystemWindow_00_SaveDataCreated	Save data created.
Lyt_SystemWindow_00_SaveDataCreating	Creating save data...
Lyt_SystemWindow_00_SaveEnd	Saved, twice
Lyt_SystemWindow_00_SaveNow	Saving...
Lyt_SystemWindow_00_SaveReaffirm	Go back to earlier day without saving? and answers
Lyt_SystemWindow_00_SaveReaffirmFinal	View Final Report without saving? and answers
Lyt_SystemWindow_00_SearchAgain	Return to the past? Save data from Day _ on will be erased when the day ends.
Lyt_SystemWindow_00_SearchArea	Empty strings
Lyt_SystemWindow_00_SearchStart	Begin Day _ of exploration?
Lyt_SystemWindow_00_SelectPlayStyle	Empty strings
Lyt_SystemWindow_00_SensorBar	You need a sensor bar to play using a Wii Remote.
Lyt_SystemWindow_00_SwapDescription	You can switch play style at any time with __.
Lyt_SystemWindow_00_TaikenBossForbidden	"Not available in demo."
Lyt_SystemWindow_00_TaikenRankingForbidden	"Rankings cannot be viewed from the demo version."
Lyt_SystemWindow_00_TurnOnTV	Using TV. Please switch on the TV., "OK" and "Cancel"
Lyt_SystemWindow_00_UgcAgree	You can add text or a drawing to your photo and post it on Miiverse.
Lyt_SystemWindow_00_UgcAgree_Taiken	In the full version you can post photos you have taken on Miiverse.
Lyt_SystemWindow_00_VsQuit	Re-select stage? and answers
Lyt_TaikenPauseWindow_00	__ Close (probably an icon)
Lyt_Thanks_00	Features of the final game. Probably appear at the end of the demo to encourage the full version
Lyt_TimeUp_00	Time's up!, twice
Lyt_TimeUp_01	Same as Lyt_TimeUp_00
Lyt_Title_00	Title screen
Lyt_VsMode_00	Bingo Battle screen
Lyt_Wallpaper_00	Look at the TV., "Look at the GamePad.", and some variable strings
Lyt_Win_00	WIN and variable strings
Lyt_WorldMap_00	To Earlier Day and "Talk"
Lyt_WorldMap3D_00	Debug menu?
Lyt_WorldMapEnter_00	Day __
Lyt_WorldRanking_00	Story mode world rankings
MapName	Chapter introduction title cards (e.g. "Garden of Hope", "Exploration Day 1 - 08:44 Charlie's Crash Site")
mis_flow	Empty strings
MissionName	Some mission names. The list is small, and most of them are variable strings
MissionNameFilter	Empty strings and an alphabet test
Object_Nickname	Object names (obstacles and more)
Opening_Movie	Intro video, where the narrator explains Koppai's backstory and the shipwreck
OrimaMemo_Memo	Exploration Notes - text
OrimaMemo_Title	Exploration Notes - titles
OrimaMemo_Zmovie	Empty strings
Otakara_Description	Fruit File descriptions
Otakara_Nickname	Fruit names
Piki	Empty strings
Pikmin_Nickname	Pikmin type names, leader names (+ Olimar and Louie), and "Pikpik Carrot"
Plant_Nickname	Plant names (unused)
Poko	Empty strings
Staff_Credit_ALL	Credits
Staff_Credit	Empty strings
Staff_Credit_EU	Credits
Staff_Credit_JP	Credits
Staff_Credit_Test	Empty strings
Staff_Credit_US	Credits
TipsGameover	Story mode and Game Over tips
TipsMission	Mission Mode tips
TipsStory	Empty strings
TipsVS	Bingo Battle tips
TopicTagName	Labels for Miiverse for when you snap a picture of something
vs_flow	Empty strings
VSName	Bingo Battle stage names
WorkObject_Nickname	Obstacle names
Xllt_Lyt_MessageDemo_01	Some special variables

List (Pikmin 3 Deluxe)

This table lists what type of strings which files contain for Pikmin 3 Deluxe.

To do: Finish covering everything that has changed in Deluxe, and remove the .msbt files from the list that haven't changed in Pikmin 3 Deluxe

File	Content
Achievement_Message	The tasks you need to accomplish to get the achievements
C3SAddFormalNameList	String that just says [N] Battle ???
C3SAddProperNounList	Just an empty string
Guide	UI elements, possibly from the koppad
Habitat	Text saying where a specific creature lives in the piklopedia
KaoA	Same as Kao, but this is used in the Olimar's Assignment sidestory
KaoB	Same as Kao, but this is used in the Olimar's Comeback sidestory
Lyt_AchievementMenu_00	Text used for the achievement preview menu (where it shows your percentage)
Lyt_ChangeStyle_00	Previously used to switch between Wii remote and Gamepad, now empty (a lot of old files are now empty)
Lyt_ControllerCheck_00	Just one empty string
Lyt_DRC_BingoMenu_00	Empty strings
Lyt_DRCenemyList_00	Variables and the text "Total creatures analysed" (used to show how many creatures you registered in the piklopedia)
Lyt_End_00	Empty strings
Lyt_LeftMenu_00	Some variables
Lyt_MissionResult_03	Strings saying "Olimar's assignement/comeback : Day X"
Lyt_MissionResult_04	Similar to MissionResult_02 (see the Pikmin 3 list)
Lyt_NGManual_00	Hints menu where you select what you need hints for
Lyt_NGManual_00_Hint_00	Story mode hints
Lyt_NGManual_00_HowToOperate_00	Hint menu explaining the controls
Lyt_NGManual_00_HowToPlay	Basically an introduction to the game (explains what pellets do, the different pikmin colors, etc..)
Lyt_Notification_00	The little notification that pops up when you complete an achievement
Lyt_PaBtnInformation_00	Empty string
Lyt_PaSaveBtn_00	Just strings saying "Day" and "NEW"
Lyt_PaSubStoryDiary_00	Empty strings
Lyt_PaTimer_00	Strings saying "After Hours"
Lyt_PSMSelect_00	Empty strings
Lyt_Skip_00	Empty string
Lyt_StoryMode_00	File select (unsure)
Lyt_SubStory_00	Text used in the side story selection menu (between the 2 sections, not individual levels)
Lyt_SystemWindow_00	Empty strings
Lyt_SystemWindow_00_BackToAreaSelect	Restart today's exploration? and the corresponding Yes/No answers
Lyt_SystemWindow_00_BackToFileSelect	Select a day and retry exploration? and the corresponding Yes/No answers
Lyt_SystemWindow_00_BackToFileSelect2	Redo another day's expedition? and the corresponding Yes/No answers
Lyt_SystemWindow_00_BackToStory	Return to the story? and the corresponding Yes/No answers
Lyt_SystemWindow_00_BackToTitle	Return to the title screen? menu
Lyt_SystemWindow_00_BossAgree	Connect to the internet? menu
Lyt_SystemWindow_00_BossNoData	Global ranking data cannot be accessed.
Lyt_SystemWindow_00_BossRegistered	This Wii U has been configured to allow the use of SpotPass for this software.
Lyt_SystemWindow_00_CameraModeAttention	Empty strings
Lyt_SystemWindow_00_ClearData	This save data is from a completed game.
Lyt_SystemWindow_00	Empty strings
Lyt_SystemWindow_00_ConfirmGoBack	Go back in time and try again? and corresponding OK/Cancel
Lyt_SystemWindow_00_ConnectDevice2	Empty strings
Lyt_SystemWindow_00_ConnectDevice3	Empty strings
Lyt_SystemWindow_00_DiffAoc	Pikmin 3 update data is required to play the additional stages purchased.
Lyt_SystemWindow_00_DrcConfig	Empty strings
Lyt_SystemWindow_00_DrcConfigInfo	The GamePad control style has been set to [Stylus]. During gameplay you can switch back to Classic Controls via the __ menu.
Lyt_SystemWindow_00_DrcConfigToClassic	The GamePad control style is currently set to [Stylus]. Do you want to switch control styles? and corresponding answers
Lyt_SystemWindow_00_DrcConfigToTouch	The GamePad control style is currently set to [Classic]. Do you want to switch control styles? and corresponding answers
Lyt_SystemWindow_00_GoBack	Go back in time and try again? and answers
Lyt_SystemWindow_00_GoEvening	End Day? and answers
Lyt_SystemWindow_00_GoEveningDeath	Some Pikmin will perish. Do you want to continue? and answers
Lyt_SystemWindow_00_GoMorning	Restart Day? and answers
Lyt_SystemWindow_00_GoToShop	This will launch Nintendo eShop to enable you to purchase additional stages., "Launch", and "Cancel"
Lyt_SystemWindow_00_GoToShop_Reboot	This will launch Nintendo eShop to enable you to purchase the full version., "Launch", and "Cancel"
Lyt_SystemWindow_00_MacaroonDescription	"Extra rule: You can also win by retrieving your opponent's Victory Macaroon!"
Lyt_SystemWindow_00_MissionGiveUp	Quit this mission? and answers
Lyt_SystemWindow_00_MissionRetry	Retry this stage from the beginning? and answers
Lyt_SystemWindow_00_NewGame	Play the story from the beginning? Existing save data will be erased when the day ends. and answers
Lyt_SystemWindow_00_NotAcceptGamePad	Empty strings
Lyt_SystemWindow_00_NotGoEvening	You cannot end the day because you do not have any food.
Lyt_SystemWindow_00_PhotoWhereabout	The pictures you take will be displayed on the area select screen.
Lyt_SystemWindow_00_PleaseRestart	To play any additional stages purchased, close and restart Pikmin 3.
Lyt_SystemWindow_00_SaveAffirm	Save? Previous save data will be erased. and answers
Lyt_SystemWindow_00_SaveCarryConfirm	Save data from the demo version detected. Would you like to import this save data? and answers
Lyt_SystemWindow_00_SaveCarryDone	Save Data was succesfully imported.
Lyt_SystemWindow_00_SaveCarryProgress	Importing save data...
Lyt_SystemWindow_00_SaveDataBroken	Empty string
Lyt_SystemWindow_00_SaveDataCreated	Save data created.
Lyt_SystemWindow_00_SaveDataCreating	Creating save data...
Lyt_SystemWindow_00_SaveEnd	Saved, twice
Lyt_SystemWindow_00_SaveNow	Saving...
Lyt_SystemWindow_00_SaveReaffirm	Go back to earlier day without saving? and answers
Lyt_SystemWindow_00_SaveReaffirmFinal	View Final Report without saving? and answers
Lyt_SystemWindow_00_SearchAgain	Return to the past? Save data from Day _ on will be erased when the day ends.
Lyt_SystemWindow_00_SearchArea	Empty strings
Lyt_SystemWindow_00_SearchStart	Begin Day _ of exploration?
Lyt_SystemWindow_00_SelectPlayStyle	Empty strings
Lyt_SystemWindow_00_SensorBar	You need a sensor bar to play using a Wii Remote.
Lyt_SystemWindow_00_SwapDescription	You can switch play style at any time with __.
Lyt_SystemWindow_00_TaikenBossForbidden	"Not available in demo."
Lyt_SystemWindow_00_TaikenRankingForbidden	"Rankings cannot be viewed from the demo version."
Lyt_SystemWindow_00_TurnOnTV	Using TV. Please switch on the TV., "OK" and "Cancel"
Lyt_SystemWindow_00_UgcAgree	You can add text or a drawing to your photo and post it on Miiverse.
Lyt_SystemWindow_00_UgcAgree_Taiken	In the full version you can post photos you have taken on Miiverse.
Lyt_SystemWindow_00_VsQuit	Re-select stage? and answers
Lyt_TaikenPauseWindow_00	__ Close (probably an icon)
Lyt_Thanks_00	Features of the final game. Probably appear at the end of the demo to encourage the full version
Lyt_TimeUp_00	Time's up!, twice
Lyt_TimeUp_01	Same as Lyt_TimeUp_00
Lyt_Title_00	Title screen
Lyt_VsMode_00	Bingo Battle screen
Lyt_Wallpaper_00	Look at the TV., "Look at the GamePad.", and some variable strings
Lyt_Win_00	WIN and variable strings
Lyt_WorldMap_00	To Earlier Day and "Talk"
Lyt_WorldMap3D_00	Debug menu?
Lyt_WorldMapEnter_00	Day __
Lyt_WorldRanking_00	Story mode world rankings
MapName	Chapter introduction title cards (e.g. "Garden of Hope", "Exploration Day 1 - 08:44 Charlie's Crash Site")
mis_flow	Empty strings
MissionName	Some mission names. The list is small, and most of them are variable strings
MissionNameFilter	Empty strings and an alphabet test
Object_Nickname	Object names (obstacles and more)
Opening_Movie	Intro video, where the narrator explains Koppai's backstory and the shipwreck
OrimaMemo_Memo	Exploration Notes - text
OrimaMemo_Title	Exploration Notes - titles
OrimaMemo_Zmovie	Empty strings
Otakara_Description	Fruit File descriptions
Otakara_Nickname	Fruit names
Piki	Empty strings
Pikmin_Nickname	Pikmin type names, leader names (+ Olimar and Louie), and "Pikpik Carrot"
Plant_Nickname	Plant names (unused)
Poko	Empty strings
Staff_Credit_ALL	Credits
Staff_Credit	Empty strings
Staff_Credit_EU	Credits
Staff_Credit_JP	Credits
Staff_Credit_Test	Empty strings
Staff_Credit_US	Credits
TipsGameover	Story mode and Game Over tips
TipsMission	Mission Mode tips
TipsStory	Empty strings
TipsVS	Bingo Battle tips
TopicTagName	Labels for Miiverse for when you snap a picture of something
vs_flow	Empty strings
VSName	Bingo Battle stage names
WorkObject_Nickname	Obstacle names
Xllt_Lyt_MessageDemo_01	Some special variables