Pikmin 4 is the first fully-fledged Pikmin game in over ten years and makes a lot of changes to streamline the experience for a wide audience. A helpful pup named Oatchie can be used to carry items and Pikmin, and he can also be used as a water flotation device, and it can even be upgraded to learn new skills. Couple that with the new Pikmin types, underground areas, new enemy types, and locations, and Pikmin players will have a lot to look forward to.
With Pikmin 4 being arguably the biggest Pikmin game by far, some players might be wondering just how long it takes to complete the main story and roll credits. This guide will give players a rundown of Pikmin 4's length.
How Long is Pikmin 4?
Game ZXC did not receive an early copy of Pikmin 4, so there's no review on the site. However, other major gaming sites have played Pikmin 4 in completion for their written critiques of the passive strategy game. In Twinfinite's review of Pikmin 4, the reviewer states that it took them 13.5 hours to wrap up the main story (and that's with them searching for many hidden treasures).
They also mention that if someone were to mainline Pikmin 4 without worrying too much about optional items and treasures, it could shorten the game's length quite a bit, with the completion time estimated at around ten hours. And lastly, it might take up to (or over) 20 hours to see everything Pikmin 4 offers.
However, some reviewers took a little longer to see the credits roll. In IGN's review, they state that it took them around 20 hours to see the end of the main story, but it seems there's some major post-game content to explore that has the potential to add a couple more hours of playtime.
Either way, Pikmin 4 seems to take a little bit longer to complete compared to past titles in the series. In comparison, Pikmin 1's average completion time is eight hours; Pikmin 2 takes most people 11 hours; and Pikmin 3 Deluxe's average is 10 hours.
Pikmin 4 is out on July 21 for the Nintendo Switch.
FAQ
Q: How Long Does Pikmin 4 Take to Beat?
Most Pikmin 4 players will probably take 13-16 hours to complete the main story. However, there's also post-game content that adds additional playtime.
