Nintendo's executive Reggie Fils-Aime recently stated that more revamped WiiU titles are heading to the Nintendo Switch console. After the successful release and reception of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and recent announcement of Pokken Tournament DX, the trend is now confirmed to be going to continue. These ports were announced to include all previously released DLC in addition to new content. Reggie had the following to say regarding their future plans,
Given the install base of WiiU, there was some fantastic content that consumers did not get to play…So that creates certainly a business opportunity. On the other hand, one of the things that we've discussed internally is, there really needs to be an additional element to that game to make it fresh, and to further compel the consumer to buy in.
So there you have it. Expect a legion of WiiU first party definitive versions going to the Switch. Perhaps the rumored Super Smash Bros. WiiU will be part of the next wave of ports. Let us hope, however, that this effort does not stall the influx of much needed newer generation exclusive titles.
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raga
I at least like what he said about not just porting, but adding at least something new, on top of all the DLC and updated visuals.
For Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, they completely remade the battle mode, with many new modes. Its completely different, and much more classic-like.
With Pokken Tournament, they are adding a new 3 vs 3 mode, as well as additional fighting characters that never came to the WiiU in any form, plus an all-new character for Switch version.
Its just enough to consider it, on top of having the games be portable. And WiiU sold pretty bad. I imagine we’ll be getting the Smash Bros U with new characters, stages, and modes, on top of all the released DLC. Splatoon 1 and Xenoblade Chronicles X are doubtful for this year given new releases in those franchises, but maybe next year? Then there is Tokyo Mirage Sessions, Yoshi’s Woolly World, that Kirby game, and Paper Mario Color Splash. Not sure they’d port any of those. Pikmin 3 is also possible, though we know Pikmin 4 has been in development for a while.
Andres Fernandez
I totally agree. Ports or remasters need to add stuff as much as possible because that way they can increase the value of these older games for consumers.