Pikmin 4 Release Date
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Pikmin 4 launched worldwide for Nintendo Switch on July 21, 2023, published by Nintendo. A free eShop demo shipped ahead of launch (Nintendo notes a June 29, 2023 demo in contemporary coverage; the current eShop still offers a downloadable demo with save transfer). A Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Dandori Academy is scheduled for November 12, 2026.
Quick timeline
| Event | Date (official) |
|---|---|
| Nintendo Switch release | July 21, 2023 |
| Free update (Decor Pikmin / Creature Activity Levels) | November 11, 2025 (Nintendo news “Available now”) |
| Switch 2 Edition + Dandori Academy | November 12, 2026 |
Platforms and editions
- Nintendo Switch — original digital / physical release; eShop “About this item” lists file size 11.3 GB, TV / tabletop / handheld modes, and 1–2 players on a single system.
- Nintendo Switch 2 (original cart/download) — Nintendo’s Switch product page states the game is Supported with behavior consistent with Switch.
- Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Dandori Academy — full edition (estimated 12.8 GB on Switch 2 per the Switch 2 store page) plus an upgrade pack path for owners of the original game. Features called out by Nintendo include improved visuals, Dandori Academy exams, voice commands for Oatchi via the Switch 2 mic, and GameShare / GameChat Dandori Battles.
Who made it?
Nintendo’s Ask the Developer interview introduces the team behind the Switch launch. Public credits commonly list Nintendo EPD with Eighting as co-developer and Nintendo as publisher. Engine references in encyclopedic summaries name Unreal Engine 4; treat that as secondary unless Nintendo restates it on a product page.
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FAQ
When did Pikmin 4 come out on Nintendo Switch?
Nintendo’s eShop and regional product pages list the Nintendo Switch release date as July 21, 2023.
Is there a Nintendo Switch 2 version?
Yes. Nintendo’s store lists Pikmin 4 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Dandori Academy with a release date of November 12, 2026. The original Switch game is also listed as Supported on Switch 2 with consistent behavior.
Is Pikmin 4 on Steam?
No official Steam store page or Steam AppID exists for Pikmin 4. It is a Nintendo first-party Switch / Switch 2 title.