Pikmin 4 is coming to Switch, and we won’t have to wait too long to play it. Here’s what you need to know about the upcoming sequel.
When compared to Super Mario, The Legend of Zelda, and even Metroid, the Pikmin series was never a runaway success, but that hasn’t stopped Nintendo from developing new installments. And we’re glad, because the Pikmin series is full of wit, charm, and originality. During the September 2022 Direct, Nintendo finally unveiled the next entry, aptly titled Pikmin 4.
This announcement came nearly a decade after the previous entry, and although we don’t know much about it, we’re excited it’s happening. The latest installment of the oddball strategy series is bringing some new features, including a brand new Pikmin type and an adorable dog companion. Positioned as the Switch’s big summer 2023 release, it has the chance to get more eyes on the series than ever before.
Here’s what you need to know about Pikmin 4.
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While fans were expecting the game to be Nintendo’s big holiday 2023 release, the sequel is actually coming a bit earlier than that. Pikmin 4 will launch on July 21, 2023, which will make it the first major Switch exclusive to launch in a post-Tears of the Kingdom world.
Pikmin is a first-party Nintendo franchise, so don’t expect to play the new installment on PlayStation, Xbox, or any other platforms.
