Really isn't impossible at all, could even say likely that there will be a sequel to Odyssey on the Switch
I think you also have to consider how early in the Switch lifespan Odyssey was released and that Nintendo are saying that it will have a lifespan of 6 or 7 years, I just can't see nothing happening for that amount of time.
I really can't see any possible future where we don't get Odyssey 2. It's the best selling 3D Mario game by far, they can reuse the same engine and plenty of the same assets, and the capture mechanic has so much more potential for further use.
Maybe they'll just decide to do something else, but it seems irrational to me. Odyssey 2 seems the obvious next move.
@Dezzy I feel like if an Odyssey sequel was coming next year would be the absolute latest time we could get it. Considering they would hypothetically be reusing assets to create a new game, I can't see it taking longer than the gap between Galaxy to Galaxy 2 or OoT to Majora's Mask
BotW 2 is a special case because it's an open world game so that automatically means it's going to take longer, especially given they're already showing what appear to be new models for Zelda and a new character entirely with Ganondorf
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The 3D Mario I'd like to see the most would be a port of Super Mario Sunshine as it's the only one of the rumored four that I haven't played. IMO Nintendo needs to tap more into its GameCube library. Besides some ports and remakes like Luigi's Mansion on the 3DS, Metroid Prime Trilogy (Well, the first two games; Corruption was already on Wii) and The Wind Waker HD, I don't have much GCN experience at all.
Super Mario 64 could use a graphical facelift and some QoL improvements, but I'd play it again. My first try was Super Mario 64 DS, but I walked away due to 1. The controls, and 2. I didn't care for playing as Yoshi and having to switch hats. I had a much better time with the Wii U VC version of the original.
I'd also play both Super Mario Galaxy titles again as they are superb, but I still own both games on the Wii and likely wouldn't double-dip (if they're part of a separate release) unless there was a ton of extra content + improvements added. Also, unpopular opinion maybe, but I ever so slightly prefer the first game over the second thanks to Rosalina and the Comet Observatory.
@TheFrenchiestFry Odyssey 2 also likely is reusing minimal assets. Given a huge part of the appeal is the vastly unique kingdoms, we'll likely see entirely new assets for nearly everything save a handful of returning enemies and allies.
All the standard Mario enemies can still reappear, and the physics of the game are pretty set, but I don't think there'd be anywhere near as much reused assets as Galaxy -> Galaxy 2.
I really can't see any possible future where we don't get Odyssey 2. It's the best selling 3D Mario game by far, they can reuse the same engine and plenty of the same assets, and the capture mechanic has so much more potential for further use.
Maybe they'll just decide to do something else, but it seems irrational to me. Odyssey 2 seems the obvious next move.
I always thought the Mario 35th announcement was always the logical place to reveal what was coming after Odyssey, so hopefully we'll hear something soon. I'm not convinced ot has to be a dated game, they could do a BOTW2 style trailer?
@Dezzy I feel like if an Odyssey sequel was coming next year would be the absolute latest time we could get it.
My general theory was that they'd release both the next Mario and Zelda exactly 4 years after the previous. So Breath of the Wild 2 would be April 2021 and Odyssey 2 would be October or November 2021 (possibly launching alongside the Switch Pro)
I'm going to make a bold prediction. If a Switch revision happens next year and it is more powerful than the base Switch then DOOM Eternal won't be playable on the base Switch (only the more powerful model).
It seems very suspicious that back in early July, the release date would be announced pretty soon yet here we are 2 partner showcases later and nearly 2 months later with absolute silence on the Switch front. Meanwhile lots of new details come out about the DLC for other platforms and upgrades for PS5/Series X.
@TheFrenchiestFry Odyssey 2 also likely is reusing minimal assets. Given a huge part of the appeal is the vastly unique kingdoms, we'll likely see entirely new assets for nearly everything save a handful of returning enemies and allies.
Reusing assets can mean anything from reusing entire fully-crafted locations, like a game like Bravely Second did.
Or it could mean just reusing 75% of the base textures in the game, but using them to create completely new levels, like a game like Galaxy 2 probably did.
If it's the second, I guarantee most people would never even notice.
How come it seems like NL never posted about the games announced for Switch at the Future Games Show? I don't think they have too much actual news on their hands at the moment..
@Apportal The rumours always sound nice, since it wouldn't make sense to make up something people wouldn't care about. We shall see which ones actually turn out to be true.
@jump They indeed posted about some, which makes it even stranger they didn't post about all of them. I guess they never even watched the event themselves.
@Apportal I missed out on both the N64 and GameCube; I never owned or had easy access to either console. I've had to rely on the Virtual Console and various rereleases. XD There was the occasional demo kiosk in some stores, but that's never quite the same. That's the only way I ever was able to touch the Pokemon Stadium games. It definitely helped pass the time at Walmart while my mom was shopping.
One thing seems very clear, Nintendo will need to announce the Island transfer service before they announce any new hardware. People aren't going to care about a new Switch model if they have to start from scratch in Animal Crossing.
Hmm actually now that you mention that. I wonder why Splatoon 2 still doesn’t have the option to transfer data across systems yet. It’s one of the switch’s most popular games and even Animal Crossing is getting this option.
There's no way Nintendo will announce new hardware this year if it only comes out the next. Nintendo sells a lot of systems during the Holidays, they're not going to temper that by announcing a new system which won't come out 'till half 2021. I believe it's coming, but they won't announce it until March 2021 or something like that.
Oh, and we're definitely getting a general Direct next week. Yes, definitely! 🥺 Pretty please, Nintendo?
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