Nintendo kicked off its latest Nintendo Direct with a bang on Wednesday when it announced the Pikmin 4 release date. The game will launch for the Nintendo Switch on July 21.
Alongside the release date announcement, a brand new gameplay trailer was shown.
Announced as being in development back in 2015, Pikmin 4 was on the back burner for Nintendo for some time. However, it jumped into the public eye after it was teased during a Nintendo Direct last year.
“Chart a mysterious planet with curious plantlike Pikmin that come in different types in Pikmin 4 —like the brand-new Ice Pikmin,” Nintendo says. “The capable canine, Oatchi, will also help to overcome big challenges.”
Pikmin 4 continues the main series of games for the first time since 2013. The new game features a brand new mechanic for deploying Pikmin as well as a camera angle that is closer to the ground for players.
What do you think of the release date for Pikmin 4? For more Insider Gaming, check out our story on what to expect from Modern Warfare 2 Season 2.
