How long is Pikmin 4 demo & does it carry over to the full game?

Pikmin 4 is out now, but there's a demo available for people who want to try it before they buy. If you're wondering if your progression from the demo carries over to the full release, then you're in for some good news.

Does the Pikmin 4 demo progress carry over to full game?

Any progress you make in the Pikmin 4 demo will carry over to the full release. This means if you download the demo and play through it, you won't lose anything when you buy the full game. This has become a common theme in games with demos, and it's a good feature to have for people who are on the fence about purchasing.

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While Pikmin 4 is the fourth game in the long-running franchise, it marks a perfect jumping on point for newcomers, and that's why having the demo is so important. As it turns out, there's a sizable chunk of the game available free of charge as well.

How long is the Pikmin 4 demo?

If you want to download the demo for Pikmin 4, you're able to do so in the Nintendo eShop. Once you get it all downloaded onto your Switch, you have a few hours of content available to you. You'll learn to go through the tutorial that teaches you the basic controls, and you'll see a little bit of the plot unravel. Keep in mind that there is a lot of hand-holding early on, so the demo doesn't exactly give you the best impression of what the full game will be.

Of course, you'll need to purchase the full game to see more than that, but the demo is a nice treat for those looking to get their feet wet. Pikmin is a surprisingly deep franchise that looks simple on the surface. There's a lot of strategy that goes into mastering Pikmin, but it's still easy and approachable for everyone.

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