If I remember correctly, yes, there was some spanish folk that talked about both Samus Returns and Dread way, way back but... didn't that happen before 2020, and by some anon, I think back on the other site? What I'm trying to say it's that I'm not so sure this one is the folk that leaked both games (and, if so, this is just some random twitter account which, taking a look at its "leaks"... well... I'd not give it any credit whatsoever).
That said... yes, Dread was a comercial and critical success and a new one it's to be expected, and a development of ~4 years is what it took MS for Dread, so, yeah, I'd say it's a safe, safe bet to take for a random "Twitter leak account".
I will take a grain of salt because I think it’s too soon for a new 2D Metroid. In my mind 2025 is the year of Metroid Prime 4.
They already had their chance with that though. Castlevania needs to go to someone else imoKinda hoped that their next game is Castlevania in the same 2,5D style as Mirror of Fate. If there's one studio to revive CV franchise, that's MercurySteam. I don't like Metroid universe at all...
In the Chozo language, Metroid meansHonestly more then a remake of Super or Fusion, what I want is Metroid 6. I want to know where the story goes now that Samus is MAJOR METROID DREAD SPOILERS The Last Metroid. I want to see what the next "story arc" is.
well i would certainly hope a kid icarus game by them wouldn't be 2d but yeah id love to see it. I think they will do a great job with action games so i can totally see kid icarus working. I could say star fox but sf will never workMetroid Prime Remastered: 2023
Metroid Prime 4: 2024
Metroid Dread 2: 2025/26
Metroid fans: Feasting
As an aside, would be nice to see MercurySteam try their hand at another 2D Nintendo franchise someday, Kid Icarus maybe?
i used to hate the idea of a Fusion remake, but after Dread? like can you even imagine Fusion done in the style of Dread? It would be incredible.
What!?!That's like there will be a new Mario game in 2024. That's my leak. Thank you.
if true i personally think it would be another remake, most likely fusion
Right. What she said.Reminder Mercury Steam actually originally pitched a remake of Fusion before Samus Returns.
There was potential in some of the ideas behind Other M. Some of the game design could be explored and tinkered with.I want Mercury Stream to evolve Metroid to a 3D/2D linear game, like a mix of Dread with some sections of Other M.
There's some overlap, there, so something that could be considered along those lines could be made to work. It should definitely be designed as Metroid first were that ever to happen.Or directly make a 3D Souls like game
Potentially. There are a lot of angles that could be explored, even while keeping the series decidedly Metroid.Nintendo if wants can push Metroid to be an annual per FY IP like Mario or Zelda.
Kid Icarus and Metroid were siblings, essentially, built with overlap of team and engine. Clearly that's the next target.Kinda hoped that their next game is Castlevania in the same 2,5D style as Mirror of Fate. If there's one studio to revive CV franchise, that's MercurySteam. I don't like Metroid universe at all...
Do you see that title? Nintendo's already contacted them about turning it into Star Fox. Truly, Nintendo was the Raiders of the Lost Planet all along.
Dread came out in 2021 and unless it'll be a native 4K game on the next Switch I don't think it's too far fetched.I will take a grain of salt because I think it’s too soon for a new 2D Metroid. In my mind 2025 is the year of Metroid Prime 4.
i think its fine. mp4 has monopolized metroid convos since its announcement in 2017.It's a shame that Nintendo couldn't have taken a bigger stake in MercurySteam rather than the Nordisk Firm given some of the structural issues mentioned with the company during Dread's development. They did wonders with Retro 20 years ago on a similar issue, and Nintendo arguably needs more development studios under their belt even if partnering has been their preferred interaction most of the time and the studio hadn't quite proved itself with Dread yet.
That said, I'll gladly take more 2D Metroid at every opportunity I get. Though I'd prefer if Prime got the focus for a couple years with a Trilogy (damn the idea of JUST a Prime 1 remake) and Metroid Prime 4 finally coming out. But to have those along with a new 2D from MercurySteam would be essentially reaching about the same heights as the early 2000s era with consistent 2D and 3D releases across a couple years.
It could still take place after Dread, all Dread did was conclude the Metroid creatures arc so it will do something new. Sakamoto did say that he has ideas for post-Dread stories for 2D Metroid.Now that Dread has concluded the story arc, couldn't we imagine the next game as a prequel telling what happened before Metroid 1/Zero Mission?
Now that Dread has concluded the story arc, couldn't we imagine the next game as a prequel telling what happened before Metroid 1/Zero Mission?
Detective Samus: Point and click adventure prequel to Metroid 1. Taking place during her time with the Federation Police, Samus is tasked with following the breadcrumbs in the aftermath of a Space Pirate raid gone wrong, ultimately unraveling yet another conspiracy. Minimal action scenes. Mostly lore and character focused. Mauk and Kreatz from the manga assist Samus in her investigation.
That's the secret.The galaxy can't be at peace.
Whatever they decide to do, I'm sure it will be very good. And you're right Sakamoto clearly said he has ideas about the sequel. It's just that I think there's really interesting material for a prequel.It could still take place after Dread, all Dread did was conclude the Metroid creatures arc so it will do something new. Sakamoto did say that he has ideas for post-Dread stories for 2D Metroid.
Anyway, if the success of Dread really allows the license to grow and become more important in the long term, there is a lot of story to tell and a lot of possible ways to do it. For example, an animated series about Samus' childhood, which would take up and develop the story of the manga, would be great.I'd always envisioned Dread as being the start of a new story, following up from the original arc, with some different ways that could go.
What you're describing is Retro Studios' ill-fated (never begun) Metroid Tactics.
Metroid: Minus OneNow that Dread has concluded the story arc, couldn't we imagine the next game as a prequel telling what happened before Metroid 1/Zero Mission?
Wouldn't that be a little too soon after Metroid Prime 4, assuming MP4 releases in 2024 as a cross-gen title with the Drake?
It was always the plan. Actually the plan initially might've been Dread in 2021, Prime Remake in 2022 and Prime 4 in 2023.Wouldn't that be a little too soon after Metroid Prime 4, assuming MP4 releases in 2024 as a cross-gen title with the Drake?
Fire Emblem isn't one of Nintendo heavy hitters if we consider heavy hitters the sales monsters that 3D Zelda, Super Mario, Mario Kart, AC, Splatoon, etc. Yet, it's been getting games almost on a early basis since 2016(Fates, Echoes/Warriors, Three Houses, Three Houses expansion, Three Hopes, Engage, only years that missed having a game were 2018 which as supposed to have TH and 2021 which had the anniversary release of the first game). Kirby before Forgotten Land was mostly a series that sold on the same range as Metroid, and never ceased to be annual. Nintendo is very interested in growing their IPs sales, and it clearly worked for Kirby, FE and Xenoblade. Metroid that is also a classic IP from NES is also a priority by them, and Dread sold more than any Xenoblade and than any Fire Emblem sans Three Houses. Not letting the IP cool down with annual or bi annual releases is a good thing.I know that. I meant from a release standpoint. MP 4 in 2024 followed by Metroid 6 in 2025 may be to aggressive for an IP that is not one of Nintendo's heavy hitters.
Right, there's a remake to buffer out 2 mainline Metroid games. I don't see a problem with that timeline. I just think that Nintendo may want to space out two mainline Metroid games (MP4 and M6) more than a year.It was always the plan. Actually the plan initially might've been Dread in 2021, Prime Remake in 2022 and Prime 4 in 2023.
I wonder if Sakamoto is preparing his succession to ensure the future of Metroid. Takehiko Hosokawa is younger than him and seems a natural choice, but he is already 55.I mean, this seems like the most obvious thing ever...
-Dread is announced to huge waves of excitement and steals the show at E3 2021
-Prerelease interviews show an extremely confident Sakamoto with a renewed vigor for the series, and high praise for MS
-Dread releases to fantastic critical and fan reception
-Dread goes onto become the best selling Metroid game in just a few months
-Sakamoto basically confirms a Metroid 6 and a new story arc in post release interviews
-A four year development cycle for an ambitious 2D game on new hardware seems reasonable
But then again, it's Metroid, and you just never know, especially with mainline entries. Sakamoto is 63 and will be 66 in 2025, I have to wonder how many more Metroid games he has left in him with how long games take to develop these days. But with his renewed vigor for the series it seems like he's full force ahead with the series.
What do you mean with concluded?Now that Dread has concluded the story arc, couldn't we imagine the next game as a prequel telling what happened before Metroid 1/Zero Mission?
They see 3D and 2D Metroid as different things, games that are enough different for each other to make for the two coming close to each other. I'm pretty sure there were 3D and 2D Zelda games releasing close to each other? I know of NSMBU and 3D World coming in consecutive years.Right, there's a remake to buffer out 2 mainline Metroid games. I don't see a problem with that timeline. I just think that Nintendo may want to space out two mainline Metroid games (MP4 and M6) more than a year.
Kinda hoped that their next game is Castlevania in the same 2,5D style as Mirror of Fate. If there's one studio to revive CV franchise, that's MercurySteam. I don't like Metroid universe at all...
Yeah this wouldn’t be a big surprise, wonder if Nintendo will end up eventually purchasing Mercury Steam as they would be a neat addition to their studio line up and could focus on 2D Action/Adventure games.
2D Metroid from MercurySteam was one of the worst kept secrets from 2020-2021. It's very possible, but I wouldn't put any stock in this particular source or rumor, especially considering they announced their next game was not for Nintendo.
I know that. I meant from a release standpoint. MP 4 in 2024 followed by Metroid 6 in 2025 may be to aggressive for an IP that is not one of Nintendo's heavy hitters.
Magine if we get Dread, remaster, Prime 4 and then another 2D Metroid. One might call that "Metroidmania"
Now that Dread has concluded the story arc, couldn't we imagine the next game as a prequel telling what happened before Metroid 1/Zero Mission?
If they aren't already at work on the sequel, that'd be the surprising thing.
It seemed like one of Sakamoto's woes was finding a worthy co-collaborator to realize his vision with Metroid, after his venture with Team Ninja didn't really go as well as hoped. He found one in MercurySteam. It only makes sense to continue in that vein. Especially after Dread did so well.
I wonder if Sakamoto is preparing his succession to ensure the future of Metroid. Takehiko Hosokawa is younger than him and seems a natural choice, but he is already 55.
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