Pikmin 4 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Académie Dandori

What is added

The full base game is included. According to Nintendo, the Switch 2 Edition adds up to 4K resolution in TV mode, voice commands for Oatchi through the console microphone, GameShare support in Dandori Battles and a new mode, Dandori Academy. In this mode you collect a stage's treasures as quickly as possible. You practise during the week and take the exam at the weekend. 72 stages are planned, six per month.

What the reviews say

Nintendo Life likes Dandori Academy, which it sees as a good reason to come back for months, and finds the 4K stunning on an already pretty game. Vooks calls the visual upgrade a big improvement and an easy recommendation for anyone who does not own the Switch version. Nintendo Insider still loves Pikmin 4 and thinks the improved visuals alone make this the version to start with.

The drawbacks

All three reviews criticise the gradual release of the Academy stages. With only six stages at launch, the content feels slight, and Nintendo Insider finished them quickly. Nintendo Life and Vooks note that the game still runs at 30fps, and Nintendo Life regrets the lack of Mouse Mode. It also finds the voice commands cute but inconsistent and inessential.

Prices

As of 11 November 2026, the full game is listed at €69.99 on the Nintendo eShop, releasing on 12 November. Owners of the Switch version, sold at €59.99, can buy an upgrade for €9.99. The physical edition and retailers were not checked for this survey.

Who is it for?

Mostly players discovering Pikmin 4. For existing owners, the upgrade is mainly worth it for the 4K and the monthly challenges.