Play Pikmin 4 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Dandori Academy and complete the requirements
to receive a special Mii costume and postcards in Pikmin Bloom!
Receive rewards in Pikmin Bloom
*For more details about Pikmin 4 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Dandori Academy, see here.
Rewards for the full version of Pikmin 4 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Dandori Academy
View the results of Day 2 or later in Story Mode for the first time
*The costume and postcard available in the demo are the same as these rewards. If you have already received them, you cannot receive them again.
Play Pikmin-Bloom themed Dandori Challenge courses
Take the “Mushroom Mash” exam
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*You must take the exam for the eligible course. Practicing does not satisfy this requirement. *Dandori Academy exams can be taken every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday after the full version of Pikmin 4 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Dandori Academy is released.
Earn Dandori Points by playing Dandori Academy
Reach 600 points
*The Cave Map can be used after Secret Caves is released in Pikmin Bloom.
Reach 1400 points
Choose 1 out of 5 available variants.
*You can choose one of five colors other than red for the “Pikmin 4 Oatchi-Rider Costume.” The red version is awarded for viewing the results of Day 2 or later in Story Mode for the first time. *Once you select a color for the “Pikmin 4 Oatchi-Rider Costume,” you cannot change it later.
Reach 2500 points
*Six Dandori Academy courses are released each month, and each course awards up to 125 Dandori Points.
Rewards for the demo version of Pikmin 4 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Dandori Academy
Complete the demo
Take a Dandori Academy exam
*In the demo, you must take the exam for either Elementary A “Mushroom Mash” or Elementary B “Treat Transport”. Practicing does not satisfy the requirement. *After the full version of Pikmin 4 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Dandori Academy is released, Dandori Academy exams can be taken every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
*These rewards are the same as those received for viewing the results of Day 2 or later in Story Mode for the first time in the full version. If you have already received them, you cannot receive them again.
How to receive rewards in Pikmin Bloom
Step 1
Play Pikmin 4 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Dandori Academy and complete the requirements for the reward you want to receive.
(See details here.)
Step 2
*When you meet one of the requirements, a message asking you to send your data will appear. Review the details and select “Send.”
*Even if you do not select “Send” at that time, you can send the information later by selecting “Send Dandori Academy Information” from the + button.
Step 3
Launch Pikmin Bloom to receive the rewards you’ve earned.
※The Nintendo Account used to play Pikmin 4 must be the same Nintendo Account linked to Pikmin Bloom.
What is ?
Pikmin are tiny, mysterious creatures that live around us, but can't be seen with the naked eye. The Pikmin Bloom smartphone app not only enables you to see them, but also lets you walk, grow, and explore the world together with your very own Pikmin squad!
As you walk, Pikmin seedlings grow—and before long, you can pluck new Pikmin to join your squad! The more you walk together, the closer you become—and some may even turn into Decor Pikmin, inspired by the places where you found them.
Walk, grow, pluck, and make every step an adventure. Even your daily commute or quick errands become a little brighter when you’ve got Pikmin by your side!
What is ?
A new way to play Pikmin 4 has arrived on Nintendo Switch 2!
Pikmin 4 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition is here! Set out to rescue castaways alongside Pikmin and the rescue pup Oatchi.
Nintendo Switch 2 Edition introduces a new way to play: Dandori Academy! Hone your Dandori skills in Practice, then take on the weekly exams. You can practice each course as many times as you like, so even first-time players can jump in with confidence.
You can also call out to Oatchi using your voice with “Howl-Out,” and improved screen resolution makes your Pikmin easier to see. There are plenty of other upgrades, too!
Pikmin 4 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Dandori Academy
Release date: November 12, 2026 Players: 1–2 Platform: Nintendo Switch 2 Publisher: Nintendo
*If you already own Pikmin 4 for Nintendo Switch, you can play the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition by purchasing only the Upgrade Pack. *The product also includes a demo, which lets you enjoy some of the gameplay for free.