During today’s Nintendo Direct, Nintendo showcased a brand-new trailer for Pikmin 4. The title showcased the arrival on the planet with a brand new look at gameplay. Additionally, a release date for Pikmin 4 was also showcased.
New gameplay with Red Pikmin, Blue Pikmin, and Yellow Pikmin. In total, around 3 minutes of gameplay was shown off for the title. Additionally, a dog-like creature was shown off. At the end of the trailer, a mysterious area was shown with an enemy gaining glowing red eyes.
Pikmin 4 was originally revealed last September in the general Direct aired then. A release window of 2023 was revealed. This had not received any updates until today, when it was confirmed that the game will ship this July. Take a look at the brand-new trailer and game description below:
Meet Pikmin, small, plantlike creatures you can grow, pluck, command, and overpower your enemies with! These curious helpers come in different types—fire is no sweat for Red Pikmin and the brand-new Ice Pikmin can freeze enemies and the environment. Use your Pikmin’s miniature might (and a bit of strategy) to explore this mysterious planet.
You get a dog, too! Oatchi (pronounced oat-chee), resident good boy and dependable partner, can help with things like smashing obstacles and carrying Pikmin throughout your adventure. With the miniscule Pikmin and a capable canine in tow, no challenge is too big!
The release date of Pikmin 4 is scheduled for July 21, 2023.
