Every console company, not just Nintendo, plans for its next generation years before its launch. However, in the case of the Japanese company, this is a more elaborate, deep, and careful process as everything must stay within the limits set by its internal logic. Nevertheless, it is undeniable that the Kyoto-based company has shown more openness to its content in recent years, and this could expand in the era of the hypothetical Switch 2.
New Third-Party Studios to Create Games Inspired by Nintendo Franchises
Nintendo has not been reluctant to enter development deals involving its franchises in the hands of third-party studios, but the company is known to be cautious and careful with its content, so it is not something that happens frequently. Examples like Star Fox Zero, developed by PlatinumGames, Metroid: Samus Returns created by MercurySteam, or Capcom's Flagship team working on The Legend Of Zelda: Oracle Of Seasons & Ages and The Legend Of Zelda: The Minish Cap, are part of history, but it seems that a new chapter will begin soon.
According to Christopher Dring, journalist and analyst at Gamesindustry.biz, close sources indicated that Nintendo is in significant talks with third-party studios to develop games inspired by its franchises. No, this is not about games that may contain Nintendo content, but games from their IPs made by third parties.
Nintendo would have advanced talks with 3 studios to create games based on its IPs
Regarding this, the information indicates that there are, at least, 3 third-party studios that Nintendo has already had very advanced talks with, and they would be responsible for developing video games based on the Japanese company's IPs: "I know that Nintendo is actively meeting with independent developers to find new partners. Part of that has to do with publishing indie games, which Nintendo does from time to time, but it's also looking for studios that can work on some of its IPs. Nintendo regularly works with third-party teams, including Bandai Namco, Team Ninja, Platinum Games, MercurySteam, WayForward, and Grezzo. But the company is looking to add more to that list, and I know of 3 studios that are in deep discussions about creating games based on Nintendo's brands."
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