Pokémon Go creator Niantic has teamed up with Nintendo on several new augmented reality games. Below is Pikmin, which will be released later this year. Nothing has been announced about the other games yet.
Pikmin was created by Niantics Studio in Japan, which was founded just under two years ago. This will be the first match made by Japan’s Niantik division. Nintendo is involved in the development.
In the advertisement Niantic says Pikmin will promote outdoor walks. This indicates an AR game similar to Pokémon Go. Actual details about the game have yet to be revealed and no screenshots have been released from the game yet. The game will be released later this year Players can register For pre-registration.
The letter clearly indicates a new collaboration with Nintendo that will lead to multiple mobile games based on Niantics AR technology. This should bring the Nintendo characters back to life in new ways. In the coming months, Niantic will provide more details on the apps.
Pikmin games are puzzle strategy games and the name refers to plant-like creatures that help the player complete missions. The first game in the franchise was released for the GameCube in late 2001. The latest game is Pikmin 3 Deluxe, which was introduced to the Nintendo Switch last year. That was a replica of Pikmin 3 from 2013 for the Nintendo Wii U.
