Pikmin 3 Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Could Release Soon?

Nintendo fans may have reason to be excited, as Pikmin 3 Deluxe has recently appeared to receive a PEGI rating associated with Nintendo Switch 2, potentially signaling that an updated version of the game could be on the way. PEGI, the Pan European Game Information board responsible for age ratings across Europe, lists Pikmin 3 Deluxe in its database, and the appearance of a Nintendo Switch 2 platform reference has sparked speculation that Nintendo is preparing a Switch 2 specific update or re-release.

Historically, PEGI ratings are submitted close to launch windows, as publishers must provide platform specific materials for review, making such listings a common early indicator of upcoming releases. Pikmin 3 Deluxe originally launched on Nintendo Switch in 2020 as an expanded version of the Wii U title Pikmin 3, and a Nintendo Switch 2 Edition could plausibly include technical enhancements such as improved resolution, performance boosts, or faster loading times tailored to new hardware.

While Nintendo has not officially announced a Pikmin 3 Deluxe update for Switch 2, the PEGI listing alone is enough to fuel expectations that an announcement may not be far off, potentially aligning with future Nintendo Direct presentations or broader Switch 2 launch plans.

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PEGI (2025) Pikmin 3 Deluxe. Available at https://pegi.info/search-pegi?q=Pikmin+3+Deluxe