Happy Pikmin Day Eve
This morning, Nintendo announced that tomorrow, November 1st, would be the first annual Pikmin Day. As part of the short Pikmin Day Direct, Shigeru Miyamoto shared new info about Pikmin 4 for the Switch 2, as well as an update for the mobile app Pikmin Bloom, and announced the Hello! Pikmin series of shorts. Players will be able to use the Switch 2's built-in microphone to issue voice commands to Oatchi, the space…
Key points
- Nintendo announced November 1st as the first annual Pikmin Day.
- Pikmin 4 for Switch 2 will let players use voice commands to direct Oatchi.
- A new Hello! Pikmin short series will release monthly starting in December.
Nintendo has declared November 1st the first annual Pikmin Day, announced during a short Pikmin Day Direct. Shigeru Miyamoto shared new details about Pikmin 4 for the Switch 2, an update for the mobile app Pikmin Bloom, and a new series of animated shorts called Hello! Pikmin.
The presentation focused on upcoming features for the Pikmin franchise, including voice controls and a new game mode, as well as a mobile app addition and a schedule for the animated shorts.
Pikmin 4 and Bloom updates
In Pikmin 4 for the Switch 2, players will be able to use the console's built-in microphone to issue voice commands to Oatchi, the space dog. The game will also include a Dandori Academy mode that tests players' skills in specific challenges, with limited tests on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday featuring leaderboards for comparing stats.
Pikmin Bloom will receive a new feature called Secret Caves, where players can win treasure by battling enemies and exploring the caves.
Hello! Pikmin shorts schedule
Miyamoto showed the first installment of Hello! Pikmin, a new series of shorts. A second episode will premiere tomorrow, with a third later in November. Starting in December, the series will release one short per month.
The shorts follow the success of Close to You, a Pikmin animation released last year.
