Wondering about the Pikmin 4 release time? Hot off the heels of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Nintendo’s next game is a long-awaited sequel to a beloved franchise. Unlike Tears of the Kingdom, though, Pikmin 4 has been brewing for what seems like an eternity.
Interviews dating back to 2015 called Pikmin 4 “close to completion,” only for the game to come out eight years later. Luckily, fans’ wait for this new entry is soon to be over! The release time for the game is just around the corner. Here’s what you need to know about when Pikmin 4 is coming out on Nintendo Switch.
When is Pikmin 4 Going to Release?
In the United States, Pikmin 4 is expected to release on July 21, 2023, at 12:00 AM EDT. That translates to the following times for the rest of the country:
- 11:00 PM CDT
- 10:00 PM MDT
- 9:00 PM PDT
For those based in other countries, digital copies of the game will unlock at midnight in your local time zone. If you’d like to play the game early, you can get around your country’s time lock by making a Nintendo account based in New Zealand. This will maximize the time that you can play the new game!
Can you Preload Pikmin 4?
Yes, you can currently preload Pikmin 4 on your Nintendo Switch! After you pre-order the game, you should be prompted to download the game, which will be subsequently unlocked once the release time comes for your respective region. If you’re really raring for some Pikmin content in the meantime, you can check out the demo available on the Nintendo eShop.
That’s all you need to know about the Pikmin 4 release time! After waiting for over a decade since the release of Pikmin 3, the franchise’s latest installment is right around the corner. Enjoy playing the game once it releases in your region (or when it releases in New Zealand, if you go that route.)
