Pikmin 3 gets new screens, box art, release date and winged Pikmin

pikmin-3_logoPikmin 3 for the Wii U finally has an August 4th release date… and box art… screens, and a couple of new details.

Sure, we’re way beyond the “launch window”, but Nintendo has thankfully nailed down a date for the much anticipated Wii U title.

Take a look at the screens/box, and read on for additional details from Nintendo Direct.

Pikmin 3 screens/box:

Pikmin 3: In addition to new Rock Pikmin, the new game also introduces flying Winged Pikmin that follow the player and can carry items in the air. The game launches in stores and in the Nintendo eShop on Aug. 4.