Nintendo Switch
Pikmin 4
ピクミン4 · 皮克敏4
- Perfect: No noticeable issues start to finish
- Playable: Can be finished; minor glitches or slowdowns
- In-game: Gets in-game, but issues get in the way
- Menus: Reaches the title screen or menus only
- Boots: Starts, then hangs on a black screen or intro
- Nothing: Does not start
Yes, and PC is best. Ryubing lists it as In-game (graphics bugs and crashes; it's an Unreal Engine 4 game). PC users mostly report about 30fps on Eden (the game's target), including a 100% completion, but performance degrades over long sessions until you restart; Eden v0.2.0 has reports of crashes when loading a save, fixed by rolling back to v0.0.4-rc3. On Android, Eden mostly runs at 30fps on Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 or newer, with graphics bugs on some drivers; Mac only has a 2023 Ryujinx test of the demo. As of November 1, 2026, nxnative on iPhone (a native port tool, not an emulator; needs update 1.1.1 and an iPhone 15 Pro or newer) officially runs it at 30fps like the Switch, with no user test found yet. Pikmin 4 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Dandori Academy launches on November 12: it's the Switch 1 game plus an upgrade pack with the same Title ID, and the new content (72 Dandori Academy stages, voice commands to Oatchi, higher resolution) is only on Switch 2. As of November 3 there are no emulator reports.
Settings & known issues
- If Eden v0.2.0 crashes when loading a save, roll back to v0.0.4-rc3 or older (user report).
- Install game updates in order. Hanging on the boot screen after 1.1.1 was reported on several emulators.
- After long sessions, new maps can drop to 2-3fps; restarting the game fixes it (user report).
- On Eden, leaving some caves can kick you to the title screen and autosave can softlock you; save first.
Compatibility reports
| Platform | Emulator | Result | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windows | Eden 0.2.1 | Playable | Avg 30 FPS; resolution 1x; docked mode · AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D | emuready.com 2026-08-02 |
| Windows | Eden v0.2.0 (Clang) | Playable | Ryzen 7 7700X | reddit.com 2026-05-19 |
| Windows | Eden 0.2.0-rc1 | Playable | Resolution 2x; docked mode · AMD Ryzen 5 7600X | emuready.com 2026-04-29 |
| Windows | Eden | Playable | Not stated | reddit.com 2026-03-17 |
| Windows | Eden 0.1.1 | Playable | Resolution 1x; docked mode · AMD Ryzen 5 1600 | emuready.com 2026-01-31 |
| Windows | Ryujinx 1.1.966 | Playable | i5-12400F | github.com 2023-07-20 |
| Windows | Eden v0.0.4 ~ v0.2.0-rc2 | In-game | 64GB memory (PC) | reddit.com 2026-05-01 |
| Windows | Eden 0.0.4-rc2 | In-game | Avg 30 FPS; resolution 1x; docked mode · AMD Ryzen 5 7600X | emuready.com 2025-11-12 |
| Windows | Eden 0.0.3-rc2 | In-game | Resolution 720p; handheld mode · Intel Core i5-10600K | emuready.com 2025-08-06 |
| Windows | Ryubing | In-game | github.com 2024-08-26 | |
| Linux / Steam Deck | Eden 0.1.1 | Playable | Resolution 1x; docked mode · AMD Ryzen 5 3600 | emuready.com 2026-02-11 |
| Mac | Ryujinx 1.1.0+d7fdae4 | In-game | MacBook Pro 14" M1 Max 32GB | youtube.com 2023-06-29 |
| iPhone / iPad | nxnative | Playable | 30 FPS (as on Switch); game 1.1.1 | nxnative.dev 2026-11-01 |
| Android | Eden 0.2.1 | Perfect | User-reported avg: 30 fps · AYN Odin 3 Max | emuready.com 2026-06-13 |
| Android | Eden 0.2.0-rc2 | Perfect | User-reported avg: 30 fps · AYN Thor Max | emuready.com 2026-05-08 |
| Android | Citron 4491abc | Perfect | User-reported avg: 30 fps · AYN Thor Pro | emuready.com 2025-11-24 |
| Android | Kenji-NX 1.1.0 | Perfect | Not stated · Google Pixel 9a | emuready.com 2025-11-18 |
| Android | Kenji-NX 1.3.0 | Perfect | User-reported avg: 160 fps · Google Pixel 9a | emuready.com 2025-11-17 |
| Android | Kenji-NX 1.2.0 | Perfect | Not stated · Google Pixel 9a | emuready.com 2025-11-17 |
| Android | Sudachi 02.11 | Perfect | Not stated · Google Pixel 9a | emuready.com 2025-11-17 |
| Android | Eden Eden nightly 07677aa500, game 1.0.2 | Playable | 25-30fps · Xiaomi 14 Pro (Snapdragon 8 Gen 3) · User report: glowing objects are overexposed in caves only with the Turnip T30 driver; the stock driver is fine | git.eden-emu.dev 2026-11-04 |
| Android | Eden | Playable | Title says smooth (no specific numbers) · POCO F8 Ultra | youtube.com 2026-04-22 |
| Android | Eden 0.1.0 | Playable | User-reported avg: 30 fps · AYANEO KONKR Pocket FIT (G3 Gen 3) | emuready.com 2026-01-28 |
| Android | Eden V0.0.3 - 6045627462 | Playable | User-reported avg: 30 fps · Realme GT 2 Pro | emuready.com 2025-10-07 |
| Android | Sudachi Build c7431bd | Playable | User-reported avg: 30 FPS · AYN Odin 2 Portal Max | emuready.com 2025-07-15 |
| Android | Citron 206d77878 | In-game | User-reported avg: 30 fps · Realme GT 2 Pro | emuready.com 2025-10-07 |
| Android | Kenji-NX 2.0.5 | Nothing | Not stated · Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (SD) | emuready.com 2025-11-01 |
Game info
- Publisher
- Nintendo
- Released
- 2023-07-21
- Genre
- Strategy
- Title ID
- 0100B7C00933A000
- Updated
- 2026-11-05
FAQ
Can I play Pikmin 4 on Windows with an emulator?
The best reported result on Windows is "Playable" with Eden, Avg 30 FPS; resolution 1x; docked mode (report from 2026-08-02). Results vary by device and emulator version.
Can I play Pikmin 4 on Mac with an emulator?
The best reported result on Mac is "In-game" with Ryujinx (report from 2023-06-29). Results vary by device and emulator version.
Can I play Pikmin 4 on iPhone / iPad with an emulator?
The best reported result on iPhone / iPad is "Playable" with nxnative, 30 FPS (as on Switch); game 1.1.1 (report from 2026-11-01). Results vary by device and emulator version.
Can I play Pikmin 4 on Android with an emulator?
The best reported result on Android is "Perfect" with Eden, User-reported avg: 30 fps (report from 2026-06-13). Results vary by device and emulator version.
Where can I find the Pikmin 4 ROM?
Switch emulators load games as XCI (cartridge) or NSP (digital) files; this game's Title ID is 0100B7C00933A000. You also need prod.keys and firmware; what they are and which folder they go in is covered in our "prod.keys, title.keys and Firmware Explained" guide. →
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