We can’t wait until Pikmin 4 reaches rabid fans soon enough, with download cards now appearing in Japan (first reported by NintendoLife).
These Pikmin 4 download cards feature the latest screenshots of the game and reveal some fancy new features that fans can look forward to.Share in a tweet from Tokyo Game Lifecards showcasing split-screen multiplayer, new treasures, and more.
Pikmin 4 Download Card Now In Japan! Are these new screenshots? I don’t know them…🤔 pic.twitter.com/qGf9FPuvTa
— Tokyo Game Life (@TokyoGameLife) June 20, 2023
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In split-screen multiplayer, one player can support another player by shooting with crosshairs. The artwork on the download card looks as though one player’s job is to control Pikmin while the other plays our space captain, and it doesn’t appear to support online multiplayer. It’s a shame for those who are looking forward to playing with friends over the “network”.
For the first time, characters from Pikmin 4 can now enter the house as well! This has led some fans to compare Pikmin 4 to Chibi-Robo!, a 2005 GameCube adventure designed to help humanity and spread joy. Some people even hope that Chibi-Robo will appear in Pikmin 4, and Shigeru Miyamoto made Chibi-Robo! And created Pikmin, which is a possibility. Although, I’m not confident about the possibility.
Beyond that, there already seem to be plenty of new treasures to collect, including beach balls, fidget spinners, and origami. The download card also reveals that the game is built with Unreal Engine, and even shows a rocking Pikmin and a green Oatchi!
Ultimately, it was a treat for Pikmin fans, and those who saw the news have taken to the r/Pikmin subreddit to share their joy. That said, some were rather disappointed by the look of the co-op mode and the lack of online multiplayer. Alas, whether Pikmin 4 can meet the expectations of players will be seen next month.
Pikmin 4 launches on Nintendo Switch on July 21st.
