Nintendo has released a new Japanese overview trailer, alongside several commercials, for Pikmin 4 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Dandori Academy. The new version will release on November 12 for Nintendo Switch 2.
The overview trailer provides a deeper look at some of the mechanics of the new version. In addition, two out of the three commercials feature Japanese actress Fuka Koshiba. Check out the four new previews for Pikmin 4 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Dandori Academy below:
A demo for Pikmin 4 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Dandori Academy is available now on the Nintendo eShop. The demo allows players to try out a bit of the main story, Dandori Battle, and Dandori Academy modes. Players will be able to transfer their saves from the demo to the full game upon its release. The upgrade to the main game will feature voice controls using the Nintendo Switch 2’s built-in microphone. It will allow the player to directly talk to Oatchi with nine commands.
The new Dandori Academy mode also provides challenges across Elementary, Intermediate, and Advanced levels. High scores can be recorded in exams available on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. There will be leaderboards for both friends and worldwide players. 72 stages are planned to come to the mode. Recently, Nintendo also held the Pikmin Day Direct, which focused on updates to pre-existing Pikmin games.
Shigeru Miyamoto narrated the direct, who declares November 1 to be Pikmin Day. He elaborates on the choice saying that “In the first Pikmin game…the red, blue, and yellow Pikmin made their debut. If you imagine those three Pikmin as the number 1, that makes November 1st Pikmin Day!” Its biggest reveal are the new Hello! Pikmin shorts. These serve as a spiritual successor to the Close to You short and focus on the activities of the Pikmin.
The first episode and second episode are available now. Subsequent episodes will release monthly on the Nintendo Today app and other Nintendo social media accounts starting in December. Pikmin 4 is available now for Nintendo Switch.
