Nintendo has garnered attention after Pikmin 4 briefly appeared in a section of the Nintendo eShop dedicated to first-party games with free updates and support for Nintendo Switch 2 enhancements.
However, the title has since been removed, clarifying that it does not currently benefit from Switch 2-specific performance or visual upgrades. Pikmin 4, developed by Nintendo, is the latest mainline entry in the acclaimed real-time strategy franchise and originally released for Nintendo Switch on July 21, 2023.
The game quickly became a fan favorite, noted for its refined gameplay and creative new mechanics.
In November 2023, Pikmin 4 received a free content update, further expanding its gameplay, but this update did not include any optimizations or enhancements for the new Nintendo Switch 2 platform. Recently, observant fans on the Pikmin subreddit and gaming news sources such as My Nintendo News noticed that Pikmin 4 appeared alongside titles in the eShop section labeled 'games with free updates'—including select Switch titles that have been officially enhanced for Nintendo Switch 2, such as The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom.
Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom received a dedicated Switch 2 upgrade in June, adding optimized visuals and HDR support, a point highlighted by Universo Nintendo editor Felipe Lima. A Nintendo eShop description for this section read, 'Enhance select games when played on the Nintendo Switch 2 system,' prompting speculation about potential upgrades for Pikmin 4.
However, following increased community attention and coverage, it was found that Pikmin 4 was no longer present in the listing, while other supported titles, like Splatoon 3, remained.
This removal suggests the initial inclusion was likely an error and not indicative of an impending update. Representatives from the Nintendo community pointed out that the eShop list is based on the 12 free upgrades that launched with Nintendo Switch 2, with Pikmin 4 not included among officially enhanced games.
In a clear signal to the community, Nintendo has not announced any Switch 2-specific update for Pikmin 4 as of this writing. In summary, Pikmin 4 currently does not feature any performance or visual upgrades for Nintendo Switch 2.
The temporary eShop mention appears to have been a mistake, and Nintendo has remedied the listing.
For now, players can continue to enjoy Pikmin 4 on the original Nintendo Switch platform, and the gaming community will stay tuned for any future developments or enhancements related to the popular series.
However, the title has since been removed, clarifying that it does not currently benefit from Switch 2-specific performance or visual upgrades. Pikmin 4, developed by Nintendo, is the latest mainline entry in the acclaimed real-time strategy franchise and originally released for Nintendo Switch on July 21, 2023.
The game quickly became a fan favorite, noted for its refined gameplay and creative new mechanics.
In November 2023, Pikmin 4 received a free content update, further expanding its gameplay, but this update did not include any optimizations or enhancements for the new Nintendo Switch 2 platform. Recently, observant fans on the Pikmin subreddit and gaming news sources such as My Nintendo News noticed that Pikmin 4 appeared alongside titles in the eShop section labeled 'games with free updates'—including select Switch titles that have been officially enhanced for Nintendo Switch 2, such as The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom.
Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom received a dedicated Switch 2 upgrade in June, adding optimized visuals and HDR support, a point highlighted by Universo Nintendo editor Felipe Lima. A Nintendo eShop description for this section read, 'Enhance select games when played on the Nintendo Switch 2 system,' prompting speculation about potential upgrades for Pikmin 4.
However, following increased community attention and coverage, it was found that Pikmin 4 was no longer present in the listing, while other supported titles, like Splatoon 3, remained.
This removal suggests the initial inclusion was likely an error and not indicative of an impending update. Representatives from the Nintendo community pointed out that the eShop list is based on the 12 free upgrades that launched with Nintendo Switch 2, with Pikmin 4 not included among officially enhanced games.
In a clear signal to the community, Nintendo has not announced any Switch 2-specific update for Pikmin 4 as of this writing. In summary, Pikmin 4 currently does not feature any performance or visual upgrades for Nintendo Switch 2.
The temporary eShop mention appears to have been a mistake, and Nintendo has remedied the listing.
For now, players can continue to enjoy Pikmin 4 on the original Nintendo Switch platform, and the gaming community will stay tuned for any future developments or enhancements related to the popular series.
