Pikmin 4's Switch 2 edition launches with Dandori Academy

Pikmin 4 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Dandori Academy is available from November 12, bringing an expanded challenge mode and new hardware features to Nintendo's exploration game. Players who already own Pikmin 4 can add the Switch 2 features through a separate upgrade pack.

Dandori Academy focuses on completing tasks efficiently and earning medals across stages of different difficulty. Nintendo plans a total of 72 stages, released over time. The academy will grow as Nintendo releases those stages. Oatchi also gains voice commands through the Switch 2 microphone. Nintendo's launch announcement.

The US launch page lists the complete edition at $69.99 and the upgrade pack at $9.99. These are different purchases. The upgrade requires the full Pikmin 4 game and a Nintendo Switch 2 system, so existing owners should check the upgrade listing before buying the complete edition again. The added visual improvements apply in both TV and handheld modes. Upgrade contents and requirements.

GameShare provides another way to arrange Dandori Battles with a friend who does not own the game. A Switch 2 must start the shared session, and the recipient's access ends when that session finishes. Online sharing through GameChat requires Switch 2 and GameChat for each participant, plus the relevant internet, Nintendo Account and Nintendo Switch Online access.

For returning players, the main decision is whether the new challenges and controls justify the upgrade alongside the campaign they already own. New players can buy the combined edition, while anyone organizing shared battles should check their devices and online access before inviting a friend.