Pikmin 4
Pikmin 4 | |
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Developer(s) | Nintendo EPD |
Publisher(s) | Nintendo |
Series | Pikmin |
Platform(s) | Nintendo Switch |
Release | 2023 |
Genre(s) | Real-time strategy |
Mode(s) | Single player |
Pikmin 4 is an upcoming real-time strategy game in the Pikmin series, developed and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo Switch. It is a direct sequel to Pikmin 3 and is set for release in 2023.[1]
Gameplay[]
Pikmin 4 has the standard Pikmin series gameplay. The player controls a miniscule leader, commanding the smaller Pikmin species.[1] Pikmin 4 adds a new mechanic to deploy Pikmin, and a camera option much closer to the ground.[2]
Development[]
On September 7, 2015, Pikmin creator Shigeru Miyamoto confirmed to Eurogamer that Pikmin 4 was in development, and "very close to completion".[3] On July 7, 2016, Miyamoto said in an E3 interview with Game Rant that Pikmin 4 was still in development, though at a lower priority.[4] On June 19, 2017, Miyamoto reassured Eurogamer that the game was still "progressing".[5]
Marketing and release[]
Pikmin 4 was announced by Shigeru Miyamoto in a Nintendo Direct on September 13, 2022.[1] The video glimpses the game, without any gameplay or story details.[6] Nintendo also announced that the Pikmin T-shirt worn by Miyamoto during the announcement would be released at the Nintendo New York store and Nintendo's website.[2][7]
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b c Peters, Jay (September 13, 2022). "Pikmin 4 is coming in 2023". The Verge. Retrieved September 14, 2022.
- ^ Jump up to: a b Liang, Lu-Hai (September 13, 2022). "Pikmin 4 Launches 2023". TheGamer. Retrieved September 14, 2022.
- ^ Phillips, Tom (September 7, 2015). "Pikmin 4 in development and "very close to completion"". Eurogamer. Retrieved September 14, 2022.
- ^ Game Rant Staff (July 6, 2016). "Miyamoto Updates Fans On Status of Pikmin 4". Game Rant. Retrieved September 14, 2022.
- ^ Phillips, Tom (June 14, 2017). "Miyamoto: Pikmin 4 still "progressing"". Eurogamer. Retrieved September 14, 2022.
- ^ Dinsdale, Ryan (September 13, 2022). "Pikmin 4 Has Finally Been Revealed". IGN. Retrieved September 14, 2022.
- ^ Doolan, Liam (September 15, 2022). "You Can Now Purchase Shigeru Miyamoto's Pikmin T-Shirt". Nintendo Life. Retrieved September 19, 2022.
- Upcoming video games scheduled for 2023
- Nintendo Switch games
- Nintendo Switch-only games
- Vaporware video games
- Video game sequels
- Pikmin