Nintendo has released the version 2.0.0 update for Pikmin 4 to add support for Pikmin 4 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Dandori Academy, which releases on November 12 for Nintendo Switch 2. Pikmin 4 update 2.0.0 also applies to the game’s free demo, and an “About the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition” prompt has also been added to the title screen of the game, sending player to the Upgrade Pack page in the Nintendo eShop.
Here are the patch notes for the new update, via the Nintendo support page:
Pikmin 4 Update 2.0.0 Patch Notes
General
The following updates have been made when playing the game on Nintendo Switch 2:
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- Added support for the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition.
- Note: Users who have purchased the upgrade pack will be able to play beginning on November 12, 2026.
- “About the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition” has been added to the title screen menu when you start Pikmin 4 on Nintendo Switch 2. Selecting this will take you to the upgrade pack page on Nintendo eShop.
- Added support for the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition.
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The following updates have been made when playing the game on Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch:
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- Fixed other issues to improve the gameplay experience.
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- An internet connection is required to take exams and download distributed stages for Dandori Academy in the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition.
- A patch with the same changes (Ver. 2.0.0) has also been distributed for the Pikmin 4 demo. The Pikmin 4 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Dandori Academy demo is now also being distributed.
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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.
