Pikmin 4 is set to release exclusively for Nintendo Switch this Friday, July 21. The latest entry in this series about tiny plant-like aliens exploring a strange planet introduces several new elements, including Ice Pikmin and a roly-poly dog named Oatchi. Pikmin 4 is now available for preorder (see it at Amazon).
Preorder Pikmin 4
No special, deluxe, or collectors editions are available for Pikmin 4, so the standard edition is your only option.
Preorder Pikmin 1+2
Available now in digital format and coming September 22 in a physical bundle are the first two Pikmin games. The first Pikmin originally released on the GameCube in 2001, while the sequel arrived on the same system in 2004. Now, the entire Pikmin series is available on Nintendo Switch. Kinda cool.
Pikmin 4 Preorder Bonuses
While there are no universal preorder bonuses for Pikmin 4, but a couple of retailers are offering free bonuses of their own.
- Walmart – free stainless steel water bottle
- Best Buy – free tote
- GameStop – exclusive pin set, in-store pick-up only, but you can preorder online and just select in-store pick-up. The other caveat is it’s while supplies last.
Pikmin 4 Demo Is Now Available
If you want a taste of the new Pikmin before you buy, you can download a Pikmin 4 demo right now on the eShop. It’s also worth noting that your progress in the demo transfers over to the full game.
Pikmin 4 Trailer
What is Pikmin 4?
Pikmin is a series of real-time strategy games that date back to 2001, when the original title appeared on the Nintendo GameCube. This fourth entry has been a long time coming, with Shigeru Miyamoto saying back in 2015 that it was “very close to completion.” Seven years later, it’s finally set to release in July.
This installment introduces a new Ice Pikmin that can freeze enemies and the environment to help your alien flora navigate the strange planet they find themselves on. The plants aren’t alone this time around, either, as they get help from a rotund dog called Oatchi, who can smash through barriers and carry Pikmin on its back while swimming across ponds and puddles.
Overall, it looks like good fun for fans of the series or anyone interested in picking up a colorful, cartoonish strategy game.
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