Nintendo says it can’t realistically create sequels ‘to every series fans request’
Nintendo’s president has claimed it’s difficult for the company to create new titles in all of its most highly regarded game series.
The Japanese company has one of the richest IP libraries in the games industry, which includes the likes of Super Mario, The Legend of Zelda, Animal Crossing and Mario Kart.
However, during its annual general meeting on Tuesday, in a segment that VGC first covered earlier this week but which has now been transcribed and published in full by the company, Shuntaro Furukawa was asked by a shareholder if it would consider making new titles or remakes in its many dormant series, such as F-Zero or Wario Land.
The company president replied (as translated by VGC contributor Robert Sephazon) by starting that Nintendo could not realistically create sequels to every series fans wanted to see.
“It is realistically difficult to develop new titles and remakes, including sequels, for every Nintendo game that people request, but we are very grateful and appreciate the expectations our fans have for our games,” he said.
Shinya Takahashi, senior managing executive officer also answered the question, and gave an example of how in the past Nintendo has been asked for remakes that it secretly already had in development.
“We are always considering how to develop new titles and remakes that can be enjoyed by many players,” he said.
“During the 79th Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders in 2019, we were asked if there were any plans to remake the Famicom Detective Club series, and, at that time, we happened to be planning a remake. That is an example where we were already actively developing such a title.
“We cannot tell you if there are any plans for future remakes of any specific game, but, during development, we are
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