Pikmin 4 on Switch: release date, trailers, gameplay and more

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Pikmin 4, the next entry in Nintendo's real-time strategy series, is coming exclusively to Nintendo Switch this July – so it's time to get our gardening gloves on.

Pikmin 4 is a puzzle game that sees you landing on earth as a minuscule space traveler who must raise plant-like creatures called Pikmin to fight against enemies and secure treasure. This new series entry promises a bunch of brand-new gameplay features as well as some fun new friends that'll shake up the way you play.

There's a lot to get excited about. What to know more? We’ve gathered all the news and confirmed details surrounding Pikmin 4 below. 

Pikmin 4 will release exclusively for Nintendo Switch, Nintendo OLED, and Nintendo Switch Lite on July 21, 2023. 

The latest trailer for Pikmin 4 was showcased during the February 2023 Nintendo Direct(opens in new tab). This second trailer shows off some new gameplay elements and a deeper look at the world that we will explore as the leader of the Pikmin. 

The trailer shows a new way to deploy Pikmin, new Pikmin variants, and even a furry friend that'll help us on our journey. There's also a quick look at the environments and the location that you'll have to traverse.

If you want to find out more about Pikmin 4 and the colorful companions that'll help you on your journey you can find all of these over at Nintendo of America's official YouTube channel(opens in new tab). 

There's not much to Pikmin 4's narrative as it stands. Given it's a real-time strategy game, puzzles are your greatest focus instead of a storyline. 

However, Pikmin 4 does have a loose story that was set up in previous games. Previously, in Pikmin 3, the inhabitants of your home planet Koppai suffered from a serious famine. In order to save the starving