The developers of Pokémon GO, Niantic, have announced a new collaboration with Nintendo. A new app centered around the world of Pikmin is expected to be released in 2021.
This has been announced: The collaboration between Niantic and Nintendo is set to produce several mobile apps. The first will be an app dedicated to the Pikmin franchise. The game is expected to release this year and will once again focus on AR features.
We will show you what is currently known about the new game and what features we might expect.
AR game for Pikmin announced – Here’s what to expect
What has already been revealed: There are not many details available yet about the Pikmin game. It is the first title being developed by Niantic in the Japanese studio, and it will also utilize AR features.
The gameplay is expected to encourage movement and make walking more rewarding. However, no further details have been provided yet, and no gameplay has been shown.
Pikmin are little helpers that you can pull from the ground like carrots. You can give them commands to, for example, clear obstacles or fight enemies.
When is the app expected to be released? Niantic only said “later in the year.” The release is planned for 2021, but no specific date has been provided yet.
What could we expect there? These are currently just speculations, but the game mechanics of Pikmin harmonize well with Niantic’s AR aspect. For example, you could search for little Pikmin all around the world, which you would then need to use for tasks. The combat against enemies is something we already know from Pokémon GO and Wizards Unite, and it could also fit well with the Pikmin game.
We will find out by the release of the game how the gameplay will actually unfold.
How you can get involved: If you are interested now, you can sign up for updates on the website of Niantic. There, you will need to provide your email address, date of birth, and region. After that, you will receive all new information about the Pikmin game via email.
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