This article was originally written for TheNintendoVillage.com, a website I founded and ran from 2018 to 2021.

Nintendo’s blank release slate for the rest of the year has just been tarnished with the announcement of Pikmin 3 Deluxe.

The port of the Wii U 2013 title will also feature brand new prologue and epilogue stories featuring Olimar and Louie. It’s bringing 2 player co-op for the main game, a new Piklopedia menu with unlockable entries for the game’s characters, a number of quality of life improvements, and all the DLC from the Wii U version of the game.

Here’s the lowdown from Nintendo:

“Pikmin 3 Deluxe delivers a full suite of additions and enhancements, including the ability to play the whole Story mode in co-op with a friend, new side-story missions which can also be played in co-op, and all the Mission mode DLC stages from the original game’s release. With new difficulty options, lock-on targeting, optional hints and the choice to play at a more relaxed pace, it’s easier than ever to join in on the Pikmin fun, enjoy the game’s beautiful scenery and get a taste of what this vibrant world has to offer. Fun features from the original game also return in Pikmin 3 Deluxe, such as the in-game camera, which allows players to snap photos of the game’s lush environments and curious creatures from a pint-sized perspective.”

It will apparently be launching worldwide on 30 October, at £49.99 here in the UK and $59.99 in the US.

Check out the trailer and screenshots below, and let us know if you’re excited to pick this one up!