Pikmin 4 Switch 2 Edition Launches November 12 With Dandori Academy
Nintendo also confirmed an eShop demo on November 2 with progress that carries over, plus an upgrade pack for owners of the original Switch version.
Pikmin 4 Nintendo Switch 2 Edition will launch on 12th November, Nintendo announced during its Pikmin Day Direct, as reported by Eurogamer. The release adds a new mode called Dandori Academy, a timed exam mode.
One of the exams shown is Gargantuan Garden, in which players collect gold nuggets before time runs out. The Switch 2 Edition also supports voice commands to Oatchi, the game's dog companion.
A demo of the Switch 2 Edition arrives on the Nintendo eShop on 2nd November, and progress made in the demo carries over to the full game. Players who already own Pikmin 4 on the original Switch can buy an upgrade pack from the eShop.
Nintendo also said that 1st November is now Pikmin Day. During the broadcast, Shigeru Miyamoto introduced Japanese actor Fuka Koshiba as a new ambassador for the series.
The company had said ahead of the Direct that there would be no new game announcements. Pikmin 4 originally launched on Switch in July 2023.
Quick answers
When does Pikmin 4 Nintendo Switch 2 Edition come out?
Nintendo said the Switch 2 Edition launches on 12th November.
Is there a Pikmin 4 Switch 2 Edition demo?
Yes. A demo arrives on the Nintendo eShop on 2nd November, and demo progress carries over to the full game.
How do existing Pikmin 4 owners get the Switch 2 Edition?
Owners of Pikmin 4 on the original Switch can buy an upgrade pack from the eShop.