Pikmin 4 Digital Drops to $40, Switch 2 Upgrade for $50 Total

Have you been holding off on Pikmin 4 for Switch 2? Well, here's a deal that might just make your day. Right now, Walmart is selling digital copies of the original Switch version of Pikmin 4 for just $39.88. That's 34% off the full price, which is already a solid saving. But the real magic happens when you combine it with the upcoming Switch 2 upgrade.

Here's the trick: if you grab this digital deal and also preorder the Switch 2 upgrade pack for $9.99, you'll end up with the enhanced Switch 2 edition for a total of $49.87. Compare that to the full cost of the new physical Switch 2 edition at $69.99, and you're saving over $20. That's a pretty sweet bargain if you've been eyeing the upgraded version for your handheld.

And the Switch 2 edition isn't just a minor bump. It brings improved visuals, voice commands for Oatchi using the system's microphone, Dandori Battles with friends via GameShare, and the brand-new Dandori Academy mode. In Dandori Academy, you'll tackle different exam stages and earn in-game medals by completing them. According to Nintendo's store page, a total of 72 stages will be released over time with varying difficulties, so there's plenty to keep you busy.

We're already big fans of Pikmin 4 around here. IGN's Jada Griffin gave it a 9 in her review, praising how it "adds variety to the series' traditional gameplay by offering options other than the grab-and-throw formula of the past, and brings an extra helping of top-tier levels after the credits roll." If you feel the same way and can't wait to boot it up on your Switch 2, this Walmart deal plus the upgrade pack is a smart way to save $20.

So, will you be picking up this deal and upgrading to the Switch 2 edition? Let us know in the comments!