"Pikmin 4" will receive a major update in November 2025. This patch will add a more relaxed casual mode, a more challenging fanatic mode, decorated Pikmin in special costumes, and a photo function.At the same time, "Pikmin Bloom" will also be updated on November 1, 2025, which will add frozen Pikmin.

Trailer:

Nintendo showed off the new content of "Pikmin 4" in detail through the trailer: the opening demonstrated the field camera function that can be activated at any time in the level. Players can not only freely adjust the viewing angle, but also add character stamps, special effects filters and exquisite photo frames.The subsequently unveiled decorative Pikmin are scattered in different scenes wearing themed costumes, and the guide Ou Qing will help players locate their traces through prompts - the promotional image specifically shows three possible hiding spots in the Sun-dappled Garden area.After successful collection, these decorated Pikmin can be transferred to "Pikmin Bloom" through account linkage.

Regarding difficulty adjustment, casual and fanatic modes will directly change the intensity of biological activity.After selecting casual mode, the enemy will only fight back when attacked and its combat effectiveness will be weakened; while fanatic mode will enhance the enemy's aggressiveness and strength.These two modes can be selected at the start of a new game or switched at any time through the options menu.

The free update of "Pikmin 4" will be launched in November (the specific date is not disclosed), and the eshop will also launch a new version of the trial demo on the same day.The game is currently on sale on the Switch platform and is compatible with the next-generation Switch2 console.