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Nintendo announces first annual Pikmin Day with new Pikmin 4 details and shorts
Key points
- First annual Pikmin Day on November 1st.
- Pikmin 4 on Switch 2 gets voice commands for Oatchi.
- Pikmin 4 adds Dandori Academy mode with leaderboards.
- Pikmin Bloom updates with Secret Caves feature.
- New "Hello! Pikmin" animated shorts series announced.
Pikmin Day Inaugurated
Nintendo has established November 1st as the first annual Pikmin Day. This announcement was made during a short Pikmin Day Direct presentation, where Shigeru Miyamoto shared upcoming content and features related to the Pikmin franchise.
Pikmin 4 Details for Switch 2
New information regarding Pikmin 4 for the Switch 2 console was revealed. Players will be able to issue voice commands to the character Oatchi, a space dog, using the Switch 2’s built-in microphone. Additionally, Pikmin 4 will include a new mode called Dandori Academy, which will offer specific challenges to test players' skills. Limited tests for this mode will be available on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, featuring leaderboards for score comparison.
Pikmin Bloom and Animated Shorts
The mobile application Pikmin Bloom is set to receive an update introducing a new feature called Secret Caves. In these caves, players can battle enemies and explore to win treasure. Furthermore, Nintendo announced a new series of animated shorts titled "Hello! Pikmin." The first installment was shown, with a second episode scheduled for November 1st and a third later in November. Subsequent shorts will be released monthly starting in December, building on the success of a previous Pikmin animation, "Close to You."
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Nintendo announced the first annual Pikmin Day for November 1st, revealing new details for Pikmin 4 on Switch 2, an update for Pikmin Bloom, and a new series of animated shorts. Pikmin 4 will feature voice commands for Oatchi and a Dandori Academy mode with challenges and leaderboards. Pikmin Bloom will add Secret Caves for treasure and combat.