'Pikmin 4' trailer introduces Ice Pikmin and a weird dog thing

Doesn't look like any dog I've ever seen.
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Amanda Yeo
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A screenshot of Oatchi in "Pikmin 4."
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Nintendo has released a trailer for Pikmin 4, six years after Hey! Pikmin came out on the 3DS and a decade after Pikmin 3's release in 2013. It's been a long wait, but hopefully it'll be worth it for nostalgic fans.

As in previous games, Pikmin 4 has players amass a tiny army of plant-headed Pikmin who follow you around like a trusting flock of ducklings. You can then use your followers to solve puzzles and defeat enemies through the power of overwhelming numbers, literally throwing them at whatever problem you come across.

New elements added in Pikmin 4 include Ice Pikmin, which are able to freeze things, as well as a weird dog creature called Oatchi who you and your tiny Pikmin cult can hitch a ride on.

Pikmin 4 will land Jul. 21 on Nintendo Switch.

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Amanda Yeo
Amanda Yeo
Assistant Editor

Amanda Yeo is an Assistant Editor at Mashable, covering entertainment, culture, tech, science, and social good. Based in Australia, she writes about everything from video games and K-pop to movies and gadgets.


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