Nintendo has released a Pikmin 4 beginner’s guide video

Nintendo has released a new Pikmin 4 trailer which serves as an introduction to the plant-like creatures.

The upcoming game sees players taking control of a new, customisable character and embarking on a mission to rescue Captain Olimar and the Rescue Corps sent to find him, all of whom have crash-landed on an alien planet.

To do so they’ll need the help of the Pikmin, an obedient, plant-like race which loves nothing more than lifting heavy objects and fighting giant monsters for alien visitors.

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The trailer above highlights some of the unique traits different Pikmin types have, including the strong and fire-resistant red ones, and the electric abilities possessed by the yellow ones.

During a recent hands-on with the game, we were also introduced to an ice type Pikmin that can freeze water and enemies.

Nintendo released a Pikmin 4 demo on the Nintendo eShop last week, alongside an extensive overview trailer for the game, which will be released on July 21.

The 7-minute video sets the scene for the Switch sequel and details, among other things, its ‘Dandori Battles’ – competitive challenges against AI or another player to see who can most efficiently use their Pikmin to collect valuable items.

It also showcases Pikmin 4’s RPG-type features and its new night-time challenges, which play out similarly to tower defence games.