Pikmin 4 Switch 2 Edition and Dandori Academy Arrive November 12
Nintendo has announced a new Switch 2 edition of Pikmin 4, plus a paid expansion. A free demo is also available.
Key points
- Pikmin 4 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition releases November 12, 2026.
- The Dandori Academy Upgrade Pack also releases November 12, 2026, at a regular price of $9.99.
- A free demo of the game is available.
- Nintendo will stream Nintendo Treehouse Plays on Sunday, November 1, at 9:00 a.m. PT, for Pikmin Day.
Nintendo announced the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition of Pikmin 4, which goes on sale November 12, 2026. According to the company, the version includes upgrades designed for the new console, and it can already be pre-ordered.
Dandori Academy, an expansion, launches the same day. It is offered as an upgrade pack with a regular price of $9.99. For players who want to try the game before paying, Nintendo offers a free demo.
To mark Pikmin Day, Nintendo will present a stream called Nintendo Treehouse Plays on Sunday, November 1, at 9:00 a.m. PT, dedicated to Pikmin 4 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition and Dandori Academy.
Nintendo also said Pikmin Bloom will get Secret Caves this winter. The company additionally published the first video in the Hello! Pikmin short series and announced more episodes are coming.
Why it matters
Nintendo fans who want the expansion will need to pay $9.99 on top of the base edition. The demo lets players try the game before buying.