Pikmin 4 Nintendo Switch 2 Edition launches 12th November and a demo is out tomorrow
Pikmin 4 Nintendo Switch 2 Edition releases on November 12, featuring a new Dandori Academy mode and voice commands. A free demo became available on the Nintendo Switch 2 eShop on November 2, allowing players to explore the Sun-Speckled Terrace and attempt Dandori Academy challenges. All progress from the demo carries over to the full game. Owners of the original title can purchase an upgrade for $19.99. These announcements followed a Pikmin Day Direct showcase and the designation of November 1 as Pikmin Day by Shigeru Miyamoto.
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- ✓ Pikmin 4 Nintendo Switch 2 Edition launches on November 12.
- ✓ A free demo for the game launched on the Nintendo Switch 2 eShop on November 2.
- ✓ The demo includes the Sun-Speckled Terrace area and Dandori Academy challenges.
- ✓ Progress made in the demo carries over to the full game.
What changed
Nintendo confirmed the November 12 release date, the $19.99 upgrade price, and the November 2 demo launch.
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Pikmin 4 Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Launches November 12
Pikmin 4 Nintendo Switch 2 Edition releases on November 12, featuring a new Dandori Academy mode and voice commands. A free demo became available on the Nintendo Switch 2 eShop on November 2, allowing players to explore the Sun-Speckled Terrace and attempt Dandori Academy challenges. All progress from the demo carries over to the full game. Owners of the original title can purchase an upgrade for $19.99. These announcements followed a Pikmin Day Direct showcase and the designation of November 1 as Pikmin Day by Shigeru Miyamoto.
Why it matters
This release marks the transition of the title to Nintendo's next-generation hardware. The addition of Dandori Academy and voice commands suggests a technical overhaul of the original gameplay. Nintendo is leveraging the launch with a dedicated Pikmin Day to consolidate franchise interest.
What is confirmed
- Pikmin 4 Nintendo Switch 2 Edition launches on November 12.
- A free demo for the game launched on the Nintendo Switch 2 eShop on November 2.
- The demo includes the Sun-Speckled Terrace area and Dandori Academy challenges.
- Progress made in the demo carries over to the full game.
- The game includes a new Dandori Academy mode.
- Shigeru Miyamoto proclaimed November 1 as Pikmin Day.
Still unconfirmed
- Original owners can upgrade the game for $19.99.
- Nintendo is developing a project called Hello! Pikmin.
- A Pikmin short film series is in development.
What to watch next
- Confirmation of Hello! Pikmin development details
- Official pricing confirmation for the original owner upgrade
- Release date for the Pikmin short film series
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- Polygon.com — Nintendo Reveals Pikmin Day Surprise and New Project Hello! Pikmin
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