Nintendo’s updated short reveals Pikmin — what’s Nintendo teasing?

Nintendo released a second version of its animated short (first shown on the Nintendo Today app) that now clearly shows Pikmin moving a baby’s toys and pacifier around the crib — confirming what many fans had guessed after the first, more cryptic version.

What changed

• The updated short makes the Pikmin visible as they interact with the baby’s building blocks and mobile. In the first cut they were mostly invisible, with only a blurry figure under the crib.
• The short debuted on the Nintendo Today app and has since appeared on Nintendo’s official YouTube channel.

Is this a game, movie, or something else?

There’s no official word from Nintendo explaining whether the short teases a new Pikmin game, a film, or another project. The clear appearance of Pikmin has sparked speculation, but Nintendo hasn’t issued a press release clarifying the intent.

Where to watch

Official video: Watch the short on Nintendo’s YouTube channel.

Related links & how to explore more

• Pikmin Bloom (mobile game) — search your device’s app store for “Pikmin Bloom”.
• Pikmin games & merch on Amazon (affiliate search): Find Pikmin games, amiibo, and merch on Amazon.

Why it matters

The updated short confirms that Nintendo intentionally included Pikmin in the narrative, making the vignette both adorable and a likely teaser. Whether it heralds a new game, movie, or another announcement is unknown — which is exactly the point: it got fans talking.

Thoughts?

What do you think Nintendo is teasing with this short — new Pikmin game, movie, or something unexpected? Leave your theory in the comments below.

Sources: Nintendo YouTube; coverage by major outlets reporting on the short.