As a counterpoint, the Metroid 2 remake didn't even break a million on 3DS. Metroid is a series that appeals to 'core' gamers (haven't seen that term in a while), who have generally moved on from Switch. I think it's a natural fit for a cross platform release.
I'm sorry but do we have any reason to believe the "core" gamers have moved on from Switch? And in the context of Nintendo core gamers are those who buy Zelda, Super Mario, Pikmin, Mario RPG, etc, and all of those came out last year to great success.
Nintendo felt that 2024 was the right year to release stuff like Paper Mario The Thousand Year Door, Endless Ocean, Another Code. They might feel it's the right year to release Metroid as well.
It's not like the game wasn't always intended to come in the final year of the console anyways, Emily said back in 2021 that it was targeting 2023(and back then Switch 2 was targeting 2024).
Metroid is very front loaded and Dread has shown that.
The difference from Xenoblade Chronicles 2 to 3 is not that big with one being released at the start of the gen and the other late on it.
We've seen even a great retention of user base buying sequels on the same console with the Switch. Metroid Prime 4 can really shine on holiday 2024.
But it can be a 2025 game and I was getting in terms with the idea since late 2023, but anyways I just want to see it. Show a trailer in the Direct and then show it again on the Switch 2 Event, but please let it be shown
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