A release date for Pikmin 3 Deluxe is now set down to bring this Pikmin title over to the Switch in all of its glory
The wait for Pikmin 3 to head over to the Switch is almost over, as we now have a release date for the game over there. Nintendo has been toying with us all for a while now and it looks like October is going to be about when we will get to see the game there. That is a little broad there, so let me clarify on when the game will be releasing a bit more. Now that I have built a little tension. Pikmin 3 Deluxe will be hitting the Switch on October 30th now and you can head out and pre-order right now. You have now been properly teased and ready for the big day. Even if it seems like it so far away as of right now.
Going along with this big announcement is a new trailer for Pikmin 3 that you can see just a bit lower down. It gives us all a crash course, pun intended, in just what is going on in the game’s story and what we will have to do. All of the visuals have been kicked up as it looks to me and we will have the option to take our Pikmin on the go now. Something we missed out on the Wii U back in the day. This is why some of these remasters and remakes can be amazing things for the current hardware generation.
Pikmin 3 Deluxe — Announcement Trailer
At the far reaches of space lies a mysterious yet oddly familiar alien world… filled with cute creatures, hidden surprises, and larger-than-life fun. Clear a landing zone, because the Pikmin 3 Deluxe game is headed to the Nintendo Switch family of systems on Oct. 30. Pikmin 3 originally launched on Wii U, and now it’s making the leap to Nintendo Switch with new content, more options for cooperative play, and a range of settings that make it easy for newcomers to jump in. These tiny Pikmin are ready to make your acquaintance in their biggest adventure yet, so take a peek at your Pikmin platoon in the game’s debut trailer.
Pikmin 3 Deluxe isn’t your garden-variety adventure. Command a crew of three explorers and a squad of adorable Pikmin in a quest for survival packed with puzzles to solve and copious critters to battle. After a crash-landing, you’ll explore a variety of lush environments, such as the snow-covered Distant Tundra, the Twilight River and the Garden of Hope, all teeming with wondrous and formidable lifeforms.
“Pikmin 3 Deluxe brings this classic franchise to life on Nintendo Switch, introducing a new audience to its beloved characters and gameplay, while also welcoming back returning players with new challenges,” said Nick Chavez, Nintendo of America’s Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing. “With Pikmin 3 Deluxe, the Nintendo Switch library of software continues to grow with a variety of games for everyone to discover and enjoy.”
Pikmin 3 Deluxe delivers a full suite of additions and enhancements, including the ability to play the whole Story mode in co-op with a friend, new side-story missions which can also be played in co-op and all the Mission mode DLC stages from the original game’s release. With new difficulty options, lock-on targeting, optional hints, and the choice to play at a more relaxed pace, it’s easier than ever to join in on the Pikmin fun, enjoy the game’s beautiful scenery and get a taste of what this vibrant world has to offer. Fun features from the original game also return in Pikmin 3 Deluxe, such as the in-game camera, which allows players to snap photos of the game’s lush environments and curious creatures from a pint-sized perspective.
With a number of Pikmin to befriend and command, you’ll have a willing team at your disposal to tackle whatever obstacles you face. Different colored Pikmin offer a variety of helpful abilities and strengths for your missions. For example, Blue Pikmin can breathe underwater, helping you collect items other Pikmin can’t reach, while Winged Pikmin, distinguished by their pink hues and fluttering wings, can fly over terrain such as water and pits. Strategically selecting the right Pikmin for the task at hand, delegating projects and changing between captains can help secure victory.
For seasoned players who are ready to deploy their Pikmin-plucking skills in some new challenges, Pikmin 3 Deluxe adds new side-story missions featuring Olimar and Louie exploring planet PNF-404. And for a bit of friendly Pikmin-flinging fun, there are even head-to-head multiplayer matches available in Bingo Battle.
Your large team of small Pikmin are ready to join you as you embark on a giant adventure! To learn more information about Pikmin 3 Deluxe, visit pikmin3.nintendo.com. Pikmin 3 Deluxe launches in stores, in Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch and on Nintendo.com on Oct. 30 at a suggested retail price of $59.99. For those who want to begin their planetary exploration on day one, pre-purchase is now available.
Have you been a long-time fan of the Pikmin titles and are glad to see this one make the jump over? Would you have rather seen a new title into the franchise or will the nostalgia grab you again here? How much more fun will it be to take this game on the road with us when we can actually go about doing all of that again? Let us all know down in the comments. If there is more to share for Pikmin 3 Deluxe, I will do what I can to get it out to you. Please keep checking back in on the site for all of that and everything else we have to offer.