Pikmin 4 Switch 2 Edition: 72 Dandori Stages, Nov 12

Nintendo has confirmed that Pikmin 4 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Dandori Academy will launch on November 12 on the Nintendo Switch 2. The package includes a new mode called Dandori Academy, which features online leaderboards, medals, and three difficulty levels, with 72 planned stages to be released over time. The mode is designed to turn the series' idea of planning work into a repeatable score chase.

The Dandori Academy mode is the centerpiece of the package, and it will keep growing after launch day instead of arriving all at once. The mode will include online leaderboards, medals, and three difficulty levels, with 72 stages planned for release over time. The word "Dandori" refers to the series' idea of planning work so tasks fit together efficiently, and the new mode turns that idea into a repeatable score chase.

The second headline feature is voice control for Oatchi through the console's built-in microphone. This is a small change in code terms but a large one in feel, as it adds a layer of play that the original Switch could not offer without extra hardware.

The launch date and product title appear in Nintendo UK's Direct broadcast listings, making this a confirmed release rather than a rumor. However, social posts and aggregator headlines have attached the label "Pikmin Day Direct 11.1" to this news, implying a dedicated presentation on November 1. No official source has confirmed an event with that title or date.

The Switch 2 Edition also continues a pattern for the new console's first year, filling the calendar with enhanced versions of games its audience already likes, alongside new releases. This strategy lowers risk, as the underlying game is proven, and it keeps the Switch 2 catalog moving between bigger first-party launches.

For those who already own Pikmin 4 on the original Switch, the upgrade pack on the Nintendo eShop is the path to look at once the price is available. For those who never played it, the full Switch 2 Edition is the simpler route. Compare the two prices side by side before choosing, and check your setup to ensure the Switch 2's built-in microphone is working properly.