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Pikmin 3 Deluxe

System: Nintendo Switch Release date: 30/10/2020

A free demo of Pikmin 3 Deluxe is now available. Experience both Story and Mission modes solo or with a friend, and then carry over your progress into the full game. Seasoned explorers can complete the demo's Story mode portion to unlock the 'Ultra-Spicy' difficulty in the full game right from the start, instead of having to complete the full game's Story mode on 'Hard' first!

You can download it from Nintendo eShop on your Nintendo Switch, or via this page – just sign in and press the “Download demo” button to get started!

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Touch down on a world of rich adventure with Pikmin 3 Deluxe for Nintendo Switch!

Command a capable crop of tiny creatures and explore a hostile planet in this exciting blend of action and strategy. Seek out valuable items, solve puzzles and overcome powerful creatures in a richly detailed world full of surprises!

A journey gone awry!

With Planet Koppai running short of food, explorers Alph, Brittany and Charlie set out to an unknown planet called PNF-404 to seek out fruits and seeds.

In a dramatic turn of events, our heroes unexpectedly crash-land and their ship is destroyed.

These brave adventurers must now work together to collect food and repair their ship. However, they’re far from alone!

With the help of tiny, plant-like creatures called Pikmin, Alph, Brittany and Charlie can explore their newfound world…

…and even take on the dangerous wildlife that occupies the planet!

Will they be able to safely return home?

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Put together a posse of up to 100 Pikmin in your daily explorations and use a whistle to call them to you. They’re obedient enough to happily follow your commands – and don’t even mind being thrown at something to get the job done!

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At your command the Pikmin forces will carry heavy loads for you, break down barriers, build bridges, fight the local wildlife, and more. You can also split your crew into three squads led by Alph, Brittany and Charlie each, and switch between them to search in different directions at once – getting the hang of this will allow for efficient travels!

You’ll need to use the unique skills of each Pikmin type to overcome obstacles and open up the diverse world around you, so pick your Pikmin wisely!

Red Pikmin

These hot-headed variants are resistant to fire and are much fiercer in battle than other Pikmin, boasting powerful attacks!

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Blue Pikmin

The amphibious kind, Blue Pikmin can survive both underwater and on land.

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Yellow Pikmin

These big-eared beings can be thrown higher than other Pikmin and aren’t phased by electricity. They can also be used to break down electrified fences!

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Rock Pikmin

Heavier than all other types, their hard bodies can be used to smash all kinds of things.

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Winged Pikmin

These critters can fly, enabling them to carry things over water and lift blockades to clear paths!

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Red Pikmin

Blue Pikmin

Yellow Pikmin

Rock Pikmin

Winged Pikmin

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Pikmin 3 Deluxe gets a dose of nifty new upgrades, from tackling the main adventure together with a friend to unearthing never-before-seen story quests!

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If you need a break from your plucky adventure, more fun awaits with additional modes. Get competitive with another player in Bingo Battle, or complete unique challenges alone or co-operatively in Mission Mode – which includes all DLC from the Wii U version!

Both modes can be enjoyed in local multiplayer on one Nintendo Switch console, though you can also compare your Mission Mode scores with the rest of the world via online leaderboards*.

You’ll even have two additional Pikmin types at your disposal: the mighty Purple Pikmin, and the fast and sharp-sighted White Pikmin.

* Nintendo Switch Online membership required

This description was provided by the publisher.

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Multiplayer requires one compatible controller per player. Additional controllers (sold separately) may be required.

Whether you’ve played Pikmin 3 on Wii U before or it’s your first venture to planet PNF-404, Pikmin 3 Deluxe comes packed with exciting new modes and features!

2P co-op

Journey through the main story in two-player co-op on the same console. Control a hero each and lead Alph, Brittany and Charlie onward!

Side Stories

Go it alone or team up with a friend to take on brand new prologue and epilogue stories starring Pikmin and Pikmin 2 heroes Olimar and Louie. The complete story is yours to discover!

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Quality of life improvements

Expand your exploration with an enhanced lock-on targeting system, enemy balancing changes, multiple difficulty modes, optional hints and more.

Piklopedia

Study up on every single creature you encounter and unlock profile entries for each character to find out their quirky perspectives on them!

Prove yourself a master wanderer by earning badges for completing various feats!

Ultra-Spicy Mode

If you’re a seasoned explorer, up the challenge with this new difficulty mode that’ll really push you and your Pikmin to the limit!

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Nintendo Switch Game Card

System

Nintendo Switch

Release date

30/10/2020

Age rating

PEGI 3

Compatible controllers

Nintendo Switch Pro Controller

Languages

Japanese, English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Korean, Chinese

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System

Nintendo Switch

Release date

30/10/2020

Age rating

PEGI 3

Compatible controllers

Nintendo Switch Pro Controller

Languages

Japanese, English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Korean, Chinese

Download size

6693.00 MB

Pikmin 3 Deluxe

Try it for free!

No mission is too big for the tiny Pikmin!

A journey gone awry!

Take charge

Know your Pikmin

Red Pikmin

Blue Pikmin

Yellow Pikmin

Rock Pikmin

Winged Pikmin

Red Pikmin

Blue Pikmin

Yellow Pikmin

Rock Pikmin

Winged Pikmin

What’s new?

Squad up!

More to explore

2P co-op

Side Stories

Quality of life improvements

Piklopedia

Achievement badges

Ultra-Spicy Mode

Nintendo Switch Game Card

Download version (Nintendo Switch)