Nintendo had announced and released the originalPikminand its sequelPikmin 2for the Nintendo Switch on the same day in a surprising move during theNintendo Direct eventearlier this week. The two games that originally appeared on the Nintendo GameCube are HD versions of those original games and are available through the Nintendo eShop in a discounted bundle or sold separately.
The mainlinePikminfranchise is now playable on the Nintendo Switch as the two gamesjoinPikmin 3 Deluxe, an enhanced version of the Wii U game released in 2020, and the upcomingPikmin 4. The latest entry in the series is scheduled to release on June 22, 2025, and one might wonder if it is possible to finishthe previousPikmingamesbefore the new one comes out.
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Considering both of these re-released games first came out around 20 years ago, they are not fairly long compared to the past fewAssassin’s Creedgames and the recently releasedThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. This guide will answer how long it may take to beat bothPikminandPikmin 2.
How Long to Beat Pikmin 1
The originalPikminshould take eight to 10 hours to beat, depending on how much time players dedicate to the game. Finishing the main story should take a little over eight hours while completing everything might take an extra hour or so at around 10 hours.
It is not a long game since it consists of timed levels over the course of 30 days, and not all 30 days are necessary. Players only need to collect 25 out of the 30 ship parts, so getting to the end could take even faster.
How Long to Beat Pikmin 2
Pikmin 2should take between 12 and 30 hours to beat. Completing the main story could take a little over 12 hours, while finishing the entire game could wind up at around 30 hours.Pikmin 2does not have a mandatory timer like the first game but it might be a bit harder.
There are different Pikmin to control and new enemies to defeat alongsidea cave systemthat halts the in-game calendar. So, players can strategize more and take in the game more leisurely if they want to.
PikminandPikmin 2are now available for the Nintendo Switch digitally on the eShop and will be released in a physical bundle on September 22.
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