Pikmin 3 Deluxe, Nintendo's acclaimed real-time strategy adventure, appears poised for a next-generation upgrade after a notable development surfaced in the European gaming regulatory sphere.
The European age rating board PEGI recently listed Pikmin 3 Deluxe for Nintendo Switch 2, signaling a potential re-release or technical enhancement for the upcoming hardware. The rating, filed by Nintendo of Europe SE and dated December 28, 2025, assigns a 'PEGI 3' classification to Pikmin 3 Deluxe—the same age bracket as its previous Nintendo Switch edition.
The game is described as featuring "occasional, very mild violence in a comical or abstract context," and is suitable for players of all ages.
Aside from the age and content guidance, the PEGI listing offers a familiar game summary, noting: "In Pikmin 3 Deluxe, players take command of three explorers and a legion of adorable Pikmin in a fight for survival.
By employing the unique abilities of these tiny Pikmin creatures, players will solve puzzles, battle dangerous predators, and recover food needed to save the explorers' depleted home planet." Originally launched for Wii U in 2013 and re-released on the Nintendo Switch in 2020, Pikmin 3 Deluxe earned critical praise for its enhanced visuals, quality-of-life improvements, and cooperative play options.
The Nintendo Switch edition saw a minor update in June 2024, just after the launch of the Switch 2, focusing on refining the player experience.
However, no major next-gen upgrade or port for the title had been confirmed until the emergence of this PEGI rating. Pikmin fans have long hoped for Switch 2-enhanced versions of their favorite titles as the new hardware ushers in expanded capabilities and improved performance.
Nintendo has a proven track record of supporting past games on new systems, notably delivering 12 free Switch game updates at the debut of the hybrid Switch 2 hardware in June 2024.
Pikmin 4, the latest series entry released in 2023, received its own free content expansion in November 2024, adding further value to Nintendo's revered real-time strategy franchise. While further details or an official Nintendo announcement about Pikmin 3 Deluxe on Switch 2 remain forthcoming, the PEGI update provides strong evidence that a next-gen edition or port could soon land on the Nintendo eShop.
As Nintendo continues to capitalize on the popularity of its flagship series across hardware generations, Pikmin 3 Deluxe on Switch 2 stands as an anticipated deliverable for both returning players and series newcomers.
The European age rating board PEGI recently listed Pikmin 3 Deluxe for Nintendo Switch 2, signaling a potential re-release or technical enhancement for the upcoming hardware. The rating, filed by Nintendo of Europe SE and dated December 28, 2025, assigns a 'PEGI 3' classification to Pikmin 3 Deluxe—the same age bracket as its previous Nintendo Switch edition.
The game is described as featuring "occasional, very mild violence in a comical or abstract context," and is suitable for players of all ages.
Aside from the age and content guidance, the PEGI listing offers a familiar game summary, noting: "In Pikmin 3 Deluxe, players take command of three explorers and a legion of adorable Pikmin in a fight for survival.
By employing the unique abilities of these tiny Pikmin creatures, players will solve puzzles, battle dangerous predators, and recover food needed to save the explorers' depleted home planet." Originally launched for Wii U in 2013 and re-released on the Nintendo Switch in 2020, Pikmin 3 Deluxe earned critical praise for its enhanced visuals, quality-of-life improvements, and cooperative play options.
The Nintendo Switch edition saw a minor update in June 2024, just after the launch of the Switch 2, focusing on refining the player experience.
However, no major next-gen upgrade or port for the title had been confirmed until the emergence of this PEGI rating. Pikmin fans have long hoped for Switch 2-enhanced versions of their favorite titles as the new hardware ushers in expanded capabilities and improved performance.
Nintendo has a proven track record of supporting past games on new systems, notably delivering 12 free Switch game updates at the debut of the hybrid Switch 2 hardware in June 2024.
Pikmin 4, the latest series entry released in 2023, received its own free content expansion in November 2024, adding further value to Nintendo's revered real-time strategy franchise. While further details or an official Nintendo announcement about Pikmin 3 Deluxe on Switch 2 remain forthcoming, the PEGI update provides strong evidence that a next-gen edition or port could soon land on the Nintendo eShop.
As Nintendo continues to capitalize on the popularity of its flagship series across hardware generations, Pikmin 3 Deluxe on Switch 2 stands as an anticipated deliverable for both returning players and series newcomers.
