Nintendo had announced and released the original Pikmin and its sequel Pikmin 2 for the Nintendo Switch on the same day in a surprising move during the Nintendo Direct event earlier this week. The two games that originally appeared on the Nintendo GameCube are HD versions of those original games and are available through the Nintendo eShop in a discounted bundle or sold separately.
The mainline Pikmin franchise is now playable on the Nintendo Switch as the two games join Pikmin 3 Deluxe, an enhanced version of the Wii U game released in 2020, and the upcoming Pikmin 4. The latest entry in the series is scheduled to release on July 21, 2023, and one might wonder if it is possible to finish the previous Pikmin games before the new one comes out.
Considering both of these re-released games first came out around 20 years ago, they are not fairly long compared to the past few Assassin's Creed games and the recently released The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. This guide will answer how long it may take to beat both Pikmin and Pikmin 2.
How Long to Beat Pikmin 1
The original Pikmin should take eight to 10 hours to beat, depending on how much time players dedicate to the game. Finishing the main story should take a little over eight hours while completing everything might take an extra hour or so at around 10 hours.
It is not a long game since it consists of timed levels over the course of 30 days, and not all 30 days are necessary. Players only need to collect 25 out of the 30 ship parts, so getting to the end could take even faster.
How Long to Beat Pikmin 2
Pikmin 2 should take between 12 and 30 hours to beat. Completing the main story could take a little over 12 hours, while finishing the entire game could wind up at around 30 hours. Pikmin 2 does not have a mandatory timer like the first game but it might be a bit harder.
There are different Pikmin to control and new enemies to defeat alongside a cave system that halts the in-game calendar. So, players can strategize more and take in the game more leisurely if they want to.
Pikmin and Pikmin 2 are now available for the Nintendo Switch digitally on the eShop and will be released in a physical bundle on September 22.