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Happy Pikmin Day Eve
Publication: The Verge
Author: Terrence O’Brien
Source published: 31/10/2026, 17:50:12 UTC
Briefing created: 31/10/2026, 18:02:38 UTC
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Briefings
Nintendo announced November 1st as the first annual Pikmin Day, featuring new content for Pikmin 4 on Switch 2 and the mobile app Pikmin Bloom. The Switch 2 will include a microphone for voice commands to Oatchi, and a new Dandori Academy mode with limited Friday-Sunday tests and leaderboards. Shigeru Miyamoto provided these updates during the short Pikmin Day Direct.
Key points
- Nintendo announced November 1st as the first annual Pikmin Day.
- Pikmin 4 on Switch 2 will feature a microphone for voice commands to Oatchi.
Context
This announcement marks the first annual Pikmin Day, with Nintendo releasing updates for Pikmin 4 and the mobile app Pikmin Bloom. The Switch 2 will support voice commands to Oatchi, and a new Dandori Academy mode with limited tests and leaderboards.
Limitations
Limited coverage of the Pikmin Day Direct event; specific test dates and results for the Dandori Academy mode remain unconfirmed.
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