Pikmin 4 Preload & Unlock Times
Amazingly, Pikmin 4 has been in development since before the Nintendo Switch was even released and was even “close to completion” according to Pikmin creator, Shigeru Miyamoto. Soon, we’re finally gonna get our hands on the much anticipated strategy title. But what if you want to know thepreload and unlock times for Pikmin 4so that you can hit the ground running when it launches? Well, we’ve got all the deets down below.
For those who’re looking to preload Pikmin 4 on their Switch, you’ll be able to do soone week before the game’s formal launchon August 09, 2025.
Specifically, this means the option to preload will become available onFriday, June 28, 2025. If you do opt for this, you’ll be able to play Pikmin 4 as soon as the game releases so you may avoid the lengthy wait for it to download.
At the time of writing, there is only one version ofPikmin 4, the Standard Edition, and you may either purchase it physically or digitally. If you want to preload the game onto your Switch early,you’ll need to pre-order the digital version of the gameon theNintendo eShop. If you choose the physical version, you unfortunately won’t be eligible for the option to preload the title.
Fortunately, there is afree demothat’s currently available, so if you’re really fizzing at the bunghole to play it, you can whet your whistle with that in the meantime.
And with that, we come to the conclusion of our guide on thepreload and unlock times for Pikmin 4. For more, here’s ourPikmin 3 Deluxe review. Otherwise, why not take a peek at our further coverage down below before you go.
