12 November 2026 — Pikmin 4 arrives on Nintendo Switch 2 today, with a brand-new mode built around the series’ puzzle-like Dandori challenges.
The Nintendo Switch 2 Edition launches on Thursday, 12 November. Nintendo’s US eShop listing says “Releases 11/12/26”, and the edition is confirmed for a worldwide Switch 2 launch this week.
What is new
- Dandori Academy: A new mode where players plan routes and collect treasure against the clock. A demo includes two stages from the new mode.
- Oatchi voice commands: Players can give Oatchi voice commands through the console’s microphone.
- Upgrade price: Existing owners can buy the upgrade pack for $9.99. The full Switch 2 Edition costs $39.99.
A big Thursday for Switch 2
Pikmin 4 is not the only major arrival on 12 November. Metaphor: ReFantazio, the 2024 ATLUS RPG, also comes to Switch 2 the same day at $39.99, with a Guidebook Edition that includes a digital artbook and soundtrack and a 55-page English-language strategy guide. Sonic Pico Park also lands on 12 November across PC, PS5, Xbox, Switch and Switch 2 for $9.99.
For Nintendo, it is a strong week: the Switch 2 gets two acclaimed games in a single day, just over a week before the GTA 6 launch dominates the conversation elsewhere.
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External references: Respawn HQ, Nov 2026; The Checkpoint Daily, 8 Nov 2026.