According to a report from gaming industryNintendo has been exploring partnerships with new studios to create games based on its IP.
This in itself is nothing new. Nintendo’s partnerships with third parties have continued over the years, with MercurySteam responsible for the 2D Metroid and WayForward for the Advance Wars remake. switch, and even lent the Zelda IP to Brace Yourself Games’ Cadence of Hyrule. However, GamesIndustry reports that the three studios are currently “in deep talks about producing games based on the Nintendo brand.”
The full excerpt looks like this:
“We also know that Nintendo is actively meeting with independent developers to find new partners. Some of that has to do with indie game publishing, which Nintendo does from time to time, but also with its own IP Nintendo also regularly works with third-party teams such as Bandai Namco, Team Ninja, PlatinumGames, MercurySteam, WayForward, and Grezzo. However, the company is looking to add to its roster. I know of three studios that are actively talking about making games based on the Nintendo brand.”
GamesIndustry hasn’t given any hints about which developers are in talks with Nintendo. But is there a particular partnership you’d like to see? Let us know in the comments.