During the Nintendo Direct presentation this morning, Nintendo confirmed that Hey! Pikmin will be released on the 3DS system on July 29 in Australia. A Pikmin amiibo will also be released alongside the game, featuring the Red, Yellow, Blue, Rock and Flying Pikmin.

Hey! Pikmin was announced last year in September, and is played from a 2D perspective. The game plays is a platformer, with Captain Olimar ordering the Pikmin to collect treasure, seeds and navigate the environment. Pikmin are controlled by using the 3DS touchscreen.