Those cute aliens return in October.
Pikmin 3 Deluxe key art

On October 30, Nintendo will release Pikmin 3 Deluxe on the Nintendo Switch. Pikmin 3 is looking to be released on the Nintendo eShop or in stores on October 30th for a price of $59.99 (USD). Those who are eager to spend their cash can pre-purchase the game right now.

If you are wondering: Yes, Pikmin 3 did originally launch back on the Wii U. However, this release includes newly added content, more co-op play options, and "a range of settings that make it easy for newcomers to join in." This includes the ability to play the entire story mode in co-op with a friend. This also includes the ability to play all of the original game's DLC stages with a friend. Other improvements include new difficulty options, lock-on targeting, optional hints, and "a more relaxed pace."


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.

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.