Nintendo goes green and mean: Pikmin 4 update tops plant-powered lineup

Table of Content

Nintendo’s latest official roundup zeroes in on games where flora isn’t just scenery – it bites back. Pikmin 4 headlines the news with a free update, while a swath of titles – from Hades II to Hollow Knight: Silksong – lean into forests, roots and mossy ambushes. Several entries also list Nintendo Switch 2 editions and upgrade packs alongside their standard Switch versions. Below – what’s new, what’s returning, and where plants complicate the path forward.

Pikmin 4 – free update digs in

Rescue Corps’ misadventures continue in a world where tiny, plantlike Pikmin do the heavy lifting. The new update adds tools and tweaks aimed at replay and experimentation:

• Creature Activity Levels – additional ways to tune encounters and escalation.
• New in‑game camera – more angles to document expeditions.
• Decor Pikmin – collectible Pikmin variants that wear special outfits.

Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted – HD return of lane defense

The original Plants vs. Zombies is back in an overhauled HD package. Expect classic lane-based defense with Pea Shooters, Sunflowers and Wall-nuts, plus a broader mode mix that includes the hardcore “Rest In Peace” mode for seasoned strategists.

Hades II – roots and shades beyond the Underworld

As the immortal Princess of the Underworld, players venture into a larger mythic world where gods, ghosts and monsters collide. The roundup flags enemy Shades lurking around hollow trees and rotten roots, emphasizing the new biome variety. The title appears in three listings: the base Switch version, a Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, and a Switch 2 Edition Upgrade Pack.

Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 – enhanced duo among the stars

Mario’s cosmic adventures return in enhanced versions of both Galaxy games. The blog nods to classic foes reappearing in orbit – piranha plants included – as Rosalina, Lumas and Starship Mario anchor the journey across far‑flung worlds.

Hollow Knight: Silksong – moss hides more than secrets

Captured and taken to a distant land, Hornet must master new powers and navigate an unfamiliar kingdom. The post highlights enemies that blend into terrain – especially around the Moss Grotto – reinforcing the series’ environmental ambushes. Listings include a Switch version, a Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, and a corresponding Switch 2 Edition Upgrade Pack.

FANTASY LIFE i: The Girl Who Steals Time – 14 Lives, one malleable island

This “slow-life” RPG lets players shape an island while swapping between 14 distinct jobs (“Lives”): craft gear and meals, battle monsters, or gather resources. The post even teases hard‑boiled veggies as hazards. It appears with a Switch version, a Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, and a Switch 2 Edition Upgrade Pack.

Read also our article: All Switch-ready nominees for The Game Awards 2025 – what to watch

FINAL FANTASY TACTICS – The Ivalice Chronicles returns to shifting terrain

Ivalice blends political turmoil with tactics on 3D battlefields. The roundup emphasizes using elevation and turn order to win – and warns that Dryads and terrain itself may complicate plans. Entries include the standard Switch release, a Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, and a Switch 2 Edition Upgrade Pack.

The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom – Zelda’s Tri Rod and clever echoes

Rifts tear through Hyrule, leaving Princess Zelda and her companion Tri to improvise solutions. With the Tri Rod, players can learn and recreate item “echoes” – and even some monsters. The post suggests a practical echo: Peahat – handy for trimming grass or cutting down smaller threats.

Split Fiction – co-op across genres, with treant tricks

This split-screen co-op adventure casts two writers – Mio and Zoe – trapped in their own stories. Players bounce between sci‑fi and fantasy scenes, infiltrate facilities and, at points, shapeshift into a treant to navigate bespoke challenges.

Atomicrops – post‑apocalyptic farming with bite

Part farm sim, part bullet‑hell defense, Atomicrops asks you to cultivate fields and defend harvests from mutated wildlife. Expect Tree Monsters, Demon Vegetables and pumpkins that pack extra spice when picked.

Where each title lands – Switch and Switch 2 availability

Several listings in the roundup identify versions across Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, as well as upgrade paths. The table below consolidates what is explicitly mentioned in the official post.

Final Takeaway – when the greenery grows teeth

This roundup underscores a clear throughline: plants, roots and moss aren’t just set dressing – they shape encounters, hazards and strategy. Whether you are adjusting Creature Activity Levels in Pikmin 4 or watching for Shades among trees in Hades II, the message is consistent – stay alert, scan the environment and use every tool the game hands you.