PIKMIN DAY DIRECT APPARENTLY

Summary

The video is a reaction to Nintendo’s first Pikmin Day Direct. Nintendo is making November 1 Pikmin Day, using the original red, blue, and yellow Pikmin to explain the date. The presenter initially wonders whether it marks the original game’s launch, but notes that Pikmin was released in December 2001.

Announcements and Gameplay Highlights

Pikmin 4 Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Dandori Academy

The game launches on November 12. Players can give Oatchi voice commands using the Switch 2’s built-in microphone.

Dandori Academy challenges players to collect treasure quickly and find efficient strategies. The commentary highlights using a single Purple Pikmin instead of sending several Pikmin to carry treasure, as well as discovering shortcuts.

After practicing, players can take timed exams held Friday through Sunday. Each exam allows one attempt, and performance earns medals.

A demo arrives November 2, covering the opening area, Sun-Speckled Terrace, and two Dandori Academy stages.

Pikmin Bloom: Secret Caves

Pikmin Bloom is getting a Secret Caves adventure this winter. Cave maps may be found attached to postcards. Players can send Pikmin into caves to battle creatures and collect treasure.

Battles involve directing Pikmin to attack and using the whistle to call them back when they’re in trouble. Injured Pikmin recover over time, and collected treasures become part of a new collection. Special in-app cave maps can also be earned by taking exams in the Pikmin 4 Switch 2 edition.

Pikmin Promotions and Shorts

Nintendo introduced Fuka Koshiba as someone who will help promote Pikmin. She brought handmade Pikmin hats, which she began knitting after hearing about Pikmin hats in claw machines.

Nintendo also shared a new Pikmin short movie. More shorts will appear through Nintendo Today: another episode the next day, followed by one per month starting in December. Nintendo also mentioned the earlier Pikmin: Close to You short.

Commentary

The commentator liked the new Pikmin Bloom caves and the promise of more short films, but felt the presentation didn’t offer a major new reveal. They also wished the original Pikmin games had received a 4K patch.

Featured People and Sources

• TopicArlo — Commentator and host of the reaction video.
• Fuka Koshiba — Featured Pikmin guest and ambassador.
• Nintendo — Source of the Pikmin Day Direct announcements. The shorts are being made with staff from Nintendo Pictures.