Nintendo, Niantic announce new AR 'Pikmin' mobile game, coming later in 2021

Niantic and Nintendo have announced a new augmented reality mobile game based on the "Pikmin" franchise, set to launch later in 2021. Credit: Nintendo/Niantic The two companies didn't share many details about the app, but said it would "include gameplay activities to encourage walking" and to "make walking more delightful." A global launch is slated for later in 2021.