{"product_id":"pikmin-4-nintendo-switch-2-edition-dandori-academy-strategy-exploration-game","title":"Pikmin 4 - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Dandori Academy | Strategy \u0026 Exploration Game","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff8000;\"\u003eRelease Date is 12th November 2026.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff8000;\"\u003eWe will ship this item early, for targeted delivery within New Zealand on release date!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePikmin 4 - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Dandori Academy for Nintendo Switch 2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGuide plantlike Pikmin on an enhanced expedition!\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeet Pikmin: small, plantlike creatures you can grow, pluck, guide, and send into battle with creatures multiple times their size! These loyal, curious helpers come in different types, including fire-resistant Red Pikmin, Ice Pikmin that can freeze bodies of water, and Glow Pikmin that can light the way forward at night. The fate of your Pikmin is yours to decide!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreate and customise your own pint-sized explorer and traverse a world that is teeming with life. See everyday objects from a whole new perspective as you explore a planet that seems larger than life, now enhanced with high-resolution visuals for Nintendo Switch 2.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou also have a dependable partner by your side. Oatchi, your space dog companion, can help smash obstacles, carry you and your Pikmin, and now respond to voice commands through the Nintendo Switch 2 system microphone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExplore a world from a tiny perspective\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGrow, pluck, guide and command different types of Pikmin as you explore a vast world filled with creatures, obstacles and hidden areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaster the art of Dandori\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDandori is the art of commanding your Pikmin effectively. Put your skills to the test in Dandori Academy, an extensive series of exam stages where you can earn in-game medals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChallenge yourself at Dandori Academy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTake on 72 challenge stages across Elementary, Intermediate and Advanced difficulty levels. Weekly exams are available on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, with one attempt per exam to lock in your official score. Compare your results with friends and players around the world through leaderboards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBattle with your friends\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTake on fellow explorers in Dandori Battles with a friend on the same system, or use GameShare locally or online via GameChat, even if they don't own the game.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGive Oatchi voice commands\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOatchi has learned a new trick. Use the Nintendo Switch 2 system microphone to give him voice commands, with nine commands available during your adventure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnjoy enhanced visuals\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExperience sharper detail and improved high-resolution graphics in both TV mode and handheld mode on Nintendo Switch 2.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNintendo Switch 2 Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnhanced visuals with improved high-resolution graphics for Nintendo Switch 2.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDandori Academy featuring 72 challenge stages across Elementary, Intermediate and Advanced difficulty levels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeekly Dandori Academy exams available on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, with one attempt per exam.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeaderboards for comparing Dandori Academy scores with friends and players worldwide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVoice commands for Oatchi using the Nintendo Switch 2 system microphone, with nine commands available.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDandori Battles playable locally with a friend on the same system, or through GameShare and GameChat, even if they don't own the game.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis Nintendo Switch 2 Edition comprises the Nintendo Switch game and the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Upgrade Pack.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExisting Nintendo Switch owners can purchase the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Upgrade Pack separately. The full version of Pikmin 4 for Nintendo Switch is required to use the upgrade content.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csup\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e* Full version of Pikmin 4 required to use the upgrade content. Sold separately.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003csup\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e† Additional games, systems and\/or accessories may be required for multiplayer mode. Games, systems and some accessories sold separately.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003csup\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e‡ Nintendo Switch 2 system must initiate a GameShare session. Users who receive software via GameShare can only play the software during the session in which it was shared. Nintendo Switch 2 and GameChat are required for each user engaging in GameShare via GameChat. Internet, Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) and Nintendo Account are required for online features, including GameChat. Not available in all countries. Terms and GameChat requirements apply.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: New\u003cbr\u003eRelease Date: 12th November 2026\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 0.1 kg\u003cbr\u003eProduct Type: Video Games\u003cbr\u003ePlatform: Nintendo Switch 2\u003cbr\u003eBarcode: 9318113109383\u003cbr\u003eBrand: Pikmin\u003cbr\u003eFranchise: Pikmin\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Nintendo\u003cbr\u003eDeveloper: Nintendo EPD\u003cbr\u003eRegion Code: PAL\u003cbr\u003eClassification: PG (Parental Guidance) - Subject to \u003ca title=\"Classification Labels - Classification Office\" href=\"https:\/\/www.classificationoffice.govt.nz\/classification-info\/classification-labels\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #00aaff;\"\u003eOfficial NZ Classification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eConsumer Advice: Mild violence and online interactivity\u003cbr\u003eGenre: Action\/Adventure\u003cbr\u003eGameplay Modes: Single Player, Local Multiplayer, Online Multiplayer, PvP\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupported Languages\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEnglish, Japanese, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Korean, Dutch, Chinese (Simplified), Portuguese, Chinese (Traditional)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupported Play Modes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTV Mode: Supported\u003cbr\u003eTabletop Mode: Supported\u003cbr\u003eHandheld Mode: Supported\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOnline Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSave Data Cloud*: Supported\u003cbr\u003e*\u003cem\u003eA paid membership to Nintendo Switch Online is required to use Save Data Cloud.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePikmin 4 – A Charming Strategy Adventure Enhanced for Nintendo Switch 2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePikmin 4\u003c\/strong\u003e brings its charming blend of exploration, strategy and adventure to \u003cstrong\u003eNintendo Switch 2\u003c\/strong\u003e. Guide a team of colourful, plantlike Pikmin through a mysterious planet, using their unique abilities to overcome obstacles, collect treasures and face creatures many times their size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreate and customise your own explorer, team up with your loyal space dog Oatchi and explore the world from a tiny perspective. The Nintendo Switch 2 Edition adds enhanced visuals, new voice commands for Oatchi and the all-new \u003cstrong\u003eDandori Academy\u003c\/strong\u003e, featuring 72 challenge stages and weekly exams where you can put your Pikmin-management skills to the test.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Fans of the Pikmin series\u003cbr\u003e• Players who enjoy exploration and strategy games\u003cbr\u003e• Fans of puzzle-solving and resource management\u003cbr\u003e• Players who enjoy charming characters and colourful worlds\u003cbr\u003e• Players looking for local and online multiplayer challenges\u003cbr\u003e• Fans wanting to experience Pikmin 4 with enhanced features on Nintendo Switch 2\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compatible with Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. The Nintendo Switch 2 Edition includes the Nintendo Switch game and the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Upgrade Pack. The Nintendo Switch 2 Edition features and additional content require a Nintendo Switch 2 system.\u003cbr\u003eA paid Nintendo Switch Online membership is required to use Save Data Cloud and certain online features. Nintendo Account and internet connection are required for certain online features. Additional games, systems and\/or accessories may be required for multiplayer modes. GameShare via GameChat requires Nintendo Switch 2 and GameChat for each participating user. Data charges may apply. Nintendo Switch Online membership sold separately.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe strive to provide accurate product information, however, release dates, features and availability may change without notice and occasional errors may occur. 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