Pikmin 4 Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Announced — Dandori Academy Expansion Arrives November 12, 2026

Nintendo has confirmed a new release for its real-time strategy franchise: Pikmin 4 — Nintendo Switch 2 Edition will launch on November 12, 2026 and includes an expansion titled "Dandori Academy." The announcement, posted on September 9, 2026, was accompanied by a reveal trailer and social media messaging from Nintendo UK. Pikmin 4 was originally developed by Nintendo Entertainment Planning & Development (Nintendo EPD) and first released for the Nintendo Switch in July 2023. What Nintendo said and what it means Nintendo UK’s message emphasized two headline features of the Switch 2 edition: enhanced interaction with Oatchi and the new Dandori Academy expansion. In journalistic terms, Nintendo UK stated that players will be able to issue commands to Oatchi using voice controls and will be able to test and refine their Dandori skills when the Pikmin 4 — Nintendo Switch 2 Edition and Dandori Academy launch on November 12, 2026. The company also released a reveal trailer alongside the announcement; further details and expanded information were not included in the initial post. Context and franchise background Pikmin is a long-running series from Nintendo EPD that began on the GameCube in 2001. Subsequent mainline entries include Pikmin 2 (GameCube, 2004) and Pikmin 3 (Wii U, 2013), with Pikmin 3 Deluxe arriving on Nintendo Switch in 2020. Pikmin 4 marked the series’ return to home consoles and handheld hybrid hardware with its July 21, 2023 release on Nintendo Switch. Oatchi, the canine companion introduced in Pikmin 4, has been a notable gameplay element since that release. Availability and next steps Nintendo’s announcement confirms the November 12, 2026 release date for the Switch 2 edition and the Dandori Academy expansion. Nintendo typically distributes titles through its Nintendo eShop, though the company has not yet published specific storefront or pre-order details for this edition. Nintendo also has not indicated that this reveal was part of a Nintendo Direct broadcast; the initial information was shared via trailer and social channels. As Nintendo provides more information, including pricing, feature breakdowns, and platform-specific details, official pages on Nintendo’s sites and the Nintendo eShop will be the primary sources for confirmed updates. For now, November 12, 2026 is the confirmed launch date for Pikmin 4 — Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Dandori Academy.