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The recent Donkey Kong Bananza Direct has sparked significant excitement among fans, particularly with the impressive showcase of the upcoming game for the Nintendo Switch 2, set to release on July 17th. The game’s high quality has led to speculation that Nintendo’s top-tier team, Entertainment Planning & Development (EPD), known for their work on major titles like Breath of the Wild and Super Mario Odyssey, might be behind it. However, Nintendo has not confirmed which of its teams is developing the game.
Former Nintendo staffers Kit Ellis and Krysta Yang have suggested that if EPD is indeed developing Donkey Kong Bananza, fans might have to wait longer for the next 3D Mario game, possibly four to five years. This delay is attributed to EPD’s meticulous development process, which, while slow, is known for delivering high-quality games. The speculation is that Nintendo is withholding the announcement of the development team to avoid disappointing Mario fans anticipating a new game sooner.
Nintendo’s history includes collaborations with external studios like Bandai Namco and internal teams like the UK-based Rare and Retro Studios for various projects, including previous Donkey Kong games. The discussion around the development of Donkey Kong Bananza and its impact on the timeline for the next 3D Mario game remains speculative, with official details from Nintendo still awaited.
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