{"id":17248,"date":"2020-08-05T17:25:24","date_gmt":"2020-08-05T21:25:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.darkainarts.com\/gamers\/?p=17248"},"modified":"2020-08-05T17:35:00","modified_gmt":"2020-08-05T21:35:00","slug":"pikmin-3-deluxe-coming-to-nintendo-switch-in-october","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.darkainarts.com\/gamers\/2020\/08\/pikmin-3-deluxe-coming-to-nintendo-switch-in-october\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8216;Pikmin 3 Deluxe&#8217; coming to Nintendo Switch in October"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Nintendo announced today that <strong>Pikmin 3 Deluxe<\/strong> is headed to the Nintendo Switch on October 30th.<\/p>\n<p><em>Pikmin 3<\/em> originally launched on Wii U, and now it\u2019s making the leap to Nintendo Switch with new content, more options for cooperative play and a range of settings that make it easy for newcomers to jump in.<\/p>\n<p><em>Pikmin 3<\/em> is the latest Wii U title to get the deluxe treatment on the Switch. Other games to get the DX treatment include <em>Super Mario Bros U<\/em>, <em>Tokyo Mirage Sessions<\/em>, and of course <em>Mario Kart 8<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">In<em> Pikmin 3 Deluxe <\/em>command a crew of three explorers and a squad of adorable Pikmin in a quest for survival packed with puzzles to solve and copious critters to battle. After a crash-landing, you\u2019ll explore a variety of lush environments, such as the snow-covered Distant Tundra, the Twilight River and the Garden of Hope, all teeming with wondrous and formidable lifeforms.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">\u201c<em>Pikmin 3 Deluxe<\/em>\u00a0brings this classic franchise to life on Nintendo Switch, introducing a new audience to its beloved characters and gameplay, while also welcoming back returning players with new challenges,\u201d said Nick Chavez, Nintendo of America\u2019s Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing. \u201cWith\u00a0<em>Pikmin 3 Deluxe<\/em>, the Nintendo Switch library of software continues to grow with a variety of games for everyone to discover and enjoy.\u201d<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\"><em>Pikmin 3 Deluxe<\/em>\u00a0delivers a full suite of additions and enhancements, including the ability to play the whole Story mode in co-op with a friend, new side-story missions which can also be played in co-op and all the Mission mode DLC stages from the original game\u2019s release. With new difficulty options, lock-on targeting, optional hints and the choice to play at a more relaxed pace, it\u2019s easier than ever to join in on the Pikmin fun, enjoy the game\u2019s beautiful scenery and get a taste of what this vibrant world has to offer. Fun features from the original game also return in\u00a0<em>Pikmin 3 Deluxe<\/em>, such as the in-game camera, which allows players to snap photos of the game\u2019s lush environments and curious creatures from a pint-sized perspective.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">For seasoned players who are ready to deploy their Pikmin-plucking skills in some new challenges,\u00a0<em>Pikmin 3 Deluxe\u00a0<\/em>adds new side-story missions featuring Olimar and Louie exploring planet PNF-404. And for a bit of friendly Pikmin-flinging fun, there are even head-to-head multiplayer matches available in Bingo Battle.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/aSSQ0Z6eDhU?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nintendo announced today that Pikmin 3 Deluxe is headed to the Nintendo Switch on October 30th. Pikmin 3 originally launched on Wii U, and now it\u2019s making the leap to Nintendo Switch with new content, more options for cooperative play and a range of settings that make it easy for newcomers to jump in. 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