Developed by Nintendo EPD and originally released on Nintendo Switch in July 2023, Pikmin 4 returns in this updated edition ahead of its scheduled November 12, 2026 launch.
The Treehouse stream is set to give players a deeper look at the Switch 2 Edition and the Dandori Academy content.
In a statement inviting viewers to tune in, Nintendo asked fans to join Nintendo Treehouse Plays for Pikmin 4 - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Dandori Academy on YouTube on November 1, starting at 9:00 a.m.
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The company said the broadcast will be available on demand via Nintendo's official YouTube channel and will focus on gameplay and features for this edition.
Regional viewing times for the Treehouse broadcast are as follows:
- North America: 9:00 a.m.
PST / 10:00 a.m.
MST / 11:00 a.m.
CST / 12:00 p.m.
EST
- UK/Ireland: 5:00 p.m.
GMT
- Europe: 6:00 p.m.
CET / 7:00 p.m.
EET
- Asia/Oceania: 2:00 a.m.
(Mon) JST / 1:00 a.m.
(Mon) AWST / 4:00 a.m.
(Mon) AEDT
Alongside the broadcast, Nintendo will release a free demo for Pikmin 4's Switch 2 Edition.
The demo allows players to explore the opening area and play two stages from Dandori Academy, and it supports save-data transfer to the full game when players purchase the final release.
Nintendo has confirmed the demo will be made available through its usual digital channels.
This Treehouse broadcast follows Nintendo's Pikmin Day programming and complements the broader communications around the Switch 2 Edition.
Viewers interested in the new edition, Dandori Academy features, or trying the demo should watch Nintendo Treehouse Plays on YouTube on November 1 and prepare for the full Pikmin 4 - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Dandori Academy release on November 12, 2026.