Pikmin 4

Pikmin 4 is an upcoming real-time strategy video game developed and published by Nintendo. It will be the fourth main installment of the Pikmin series, following Pikmin 3, and sixth installment overall. It is set for release on the Nintendo Switch on July 21, 2023.[1]

Pikmin 4
Box art
Developer(s)Nintendo EPD
Publisher(s)Nintendo
SeriesPikmin
Platform(s)Nintendo Switch
ReleaseJuly 21, 2023
Genre(s)Real-time strategy
Mode(s)Single-player

Gameplay
See also: Pikmin § Gameplay
A group of Pikmin fighting a Bulborb

Pikmin 4 utilises the same basic gameplay as its predecessors in the Pikmin series - players control a minuscule leader, who must spend a day on an Earth-like planet, raising Pikmin to use in defeating enemies, securing objects and achieving specific goals in various locations.[2] Pikmin 4 adds a mechanic to deploy Pikmin, and a camera option much closer to the ground,[3] as well as introducing species of Pikmin with new abilities to help solve puzzles and tackle enemies, such as Ice Pikmin who can freeze water and enemies. In addition, the player will be able to command a dog-like creature called Oatchi,[4] who can help carry objects, or transport Pikmin across water.[5] The game's main story will focus on rescuing castaways of a new humanoid race upon the same planet used in the Pikmin series.[6]

Development

On September 7, 2015, Pikmin creator Shigeru Miyamoto confirmed to Eurogamer that Pikmin 4 was in development, and "very close to completion".[7][8] On July 7, 2016, Miyamoto said in an E3 interview with Game Rant that Pikmin 4 was still in development, though at a lower priority.[9] On June 19, 2017, Miyamoto reassured Eurogamer that the game was still "progressing".[10]

Release

Pikmin 4 was announced by Shigeru Miyamoto in a Nintendo Direct on September 13, 2022.[2] The teaser trailer gives a brief glimpse of the game's environment, without any gameplay or story details.[11] Nintendo announced that the Pikmin T-shirt worn by Miyamoto during the announcement would be released at the Nintendo New York store and Nintendo's website.[3][12] In the February 8, 2023 Nintendo Direct, Pikmin 4 was revealed to launch on July 21, 2023.[1]

References
  1. Good, Owen (September 13, 2022). "Pikmin 4 release date for Nintendo Switch announced". Polygon. Archived from the original on February 8, 2023. Retrieved February 8, 2023.
  2. Peters, Jay (September 13, 2022). "Pikmin 4 is coming in 2023". The Verge. Archived from the original on September 13, 2022. Retrieved September 14, 2022.
  3. Liang, Lu-Hai (September 13, 2022). "Pikmin 4 Launches 2023". TheGamer. Archived from the original on September 13, 2022. Retrieved September 14, 2022.
  4. "Pikmin 4 for Nintendo Switch - Nintendo Official Site". www.nintendo.com. Archived from the original on February 8, 2023. Retrieved February 14, 2023.
  5. Phillips, Tom (February 8, 2023). "Pikmin 4 introduces Ice Pikmin and dog-like ally". Eurogamer. Archived from the original on February 9, 2023. Retrieved February 9, 2023.
  6. Gould, Elie (February 20, 2023). "Pikmin 4 on Switch: release date, trailers, gameplay and more". TechRadar. Archived from the original on February 20, 2023. Retrieved March 1, 2023.
  7. Phillips, Tom (September 7, 2015). "Pikmin 4 in development and "very close to completion"". Eurogamer. Archived from the original on March 22, 2023. Retrieved September 14, 2022.
  8. Carter, Chris (September 7, 2015). "Pikmin 4 is happening, 'very close to completion'". Destructoid. Archived from the original on March 22, 2023. Retrieved November 16, 2022.
  9. Game Rant Staff (July 6, 2016). "Miyamoto Updates Fans On Status of Pikmin 4". Game Rant. Archived from the original on March 22, 2023. Retrieved September 14, 2022.
  10. Phillips, Tom (June 14, 2017). "Miyamoto: Pikmin 4 still "progressing"". Eurogamer. Archived from the original on March 22, 2023. Retrieved September 14, 2022.
  11. Dinsdale, Ryan (September 13, 2022). "Pikmin 4 Has Finally Been Revealed". IGN. Archived from the original on March 22, 2023. Retrieved September 14, 2022.
  12. Doolan, Liam (September 15, 2022). "You Can Now Purchase Shigeru Miyamoto's Pikmin T-Shirt". Nintendo Life. Archived from the original on March 22, 2023. Retrieved September 19, 2022.
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