Japan could see the release of Pikmin 2 nationwide this Spring!

IGN has reported from unofficial Japanese sources that Nintendo is touting a Spring release for Pikmin 2 in the Land Of The Rising Sun.

While these reports are strictly unofficial, this would come as something as a boost for Nintendo as recent rumours regarding its' next-generation console plans have been quite damaging for the reputation of the company.

The Spring release of this title would herald the end of months of delays for the sequel to the much-loved Pikmin. Pikmin 2 has been on release schedules for the best part of a year, originally due for release at the end of 2003 it was pushed back for unconfirmed reasons.

As far as Europe is concerned, no rumours have so far been heard at time of writing. However, a Spring release in Japan would most likely suggest an Autumn or Winter release for us all the way over here. Watch and wait for the news as it happens.