Pikmin 4 is $20 off ahead of its $10 Nintendo Switch 2 update

<figure> <img alt="In a Pikmin screenshot, a Bulborb looms over a Pikmin protagonist with some red, blue, and yellow Pikmin creatures behind them." data-caption="Pikmin preparing to do battle with a Bulborb | Image: Nintendo" data-portal-copyright="Image: Nintendo" data-has-syndication-rights="1" src="https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/chorus/uploads/chorus_asset/file/24018761/Nintendo_Direct_9.13.2022_60_17_screenshot.png?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;crop=0,0,100,100" /> <figcaption> Pikmin preparing to do battle with a Bulborb | Image: Nintendo </figcaption> </figure> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">If you’re wondering what video game to play this weekend, my <a href="https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/1012962/apple-tv-4k-fourth-generation-fanttik-s1-pro-deal-sale">colleague Sheena Vasani spotted</a> a discounted Nintendo Switch title with instant digital delivery. <a href="https://www.theverge.com/23799072/pikmin-4-review-nintendo-switch">Walmart</a> has the digital version of <em>Pikmin 4</em> for Switch discounted to $39.88, just over $20 lower than its usual price. This version of the game follows the same puzzle formula as previous titles in the series, but adds in a dog companion for an extra layer of complexity and action, and dives deeper into the dark undertones previous games hinted at.</p> <div class="product-block"><h3>Pikmin 4</h3> <figure class="product-image"><img width="300" height="169" src="https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/chorus/uploads/chorus_asset/file/24738310/Switch_Pikmin4_Screen_11.jpg?w=300" class="attachment-medium size-medium" alt="A screenshot of the video game Pikmin 4." /></figure> <h3>Where to Buy:</h3><ul><li><a href="https://www.walmart.com/ip/seort/3058036853"> <strike>$59.99</strike> $39.88 at <strong>Walmart</strong></a></li></ul></div> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">Nintendo <a href="https://www.theverge.com/games/992092/pikmin-4-is-getting-a-nintendo-switch-2-edition">recently announced</a> a Switch 2 version of <em>Pikmin 4</em> will launch on November 12th, 2026. That version features polished visuals, adds in voice commands for your dog companion, plus a new mode called Dandori Academy that adds extra challenges over time. You’ll be able to upgrade to that version for just $10, saving you $20 total over buying the $69.99 Switch 2 Edition outright.</p> <h5 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://www.theverge.com/23799072/pikmin-4-review-nintendo-switch">Read our <em>Pikmin 4</em> review</a>.</h5>