The release of Kid Icarus: Uprising earlier this year reintroduced gamers to a very old series that many may have forgotten about. The game was praised in our review for its fully-voiced cast, insane amount of content, and humorous dialogue. That’s why it saddens us to report that the angelic Pit won’t be returning to star in a new Kid Icarus game anytime soon, according to Uprising producer Masahiro Sakurai.
During an interview between Sakurai and IGN, the question pertaining to whether or not a “rich, lasting universe” offered enough bread and butter to the benefit of “future projects.” The creator of prestigious titles, such as Kirby and Smash Bros., didn’t beat around the bush when addressing the question, and in doing so obliterated the dreams of many hoping to see a follow up to Kid Icarus: Uprising.
“If by ‘lasting universe’ you mean to ask if there’s a sequel, the answer is no.”
Masahiro clarified his decision regarding plans to move away from the Kid Icarus franchise, and while fans who fell in love with the portable revamp will be saddened by the news, his logic for doing so is sound.
“We pushed a lot into the game in order to let people have this short yet deep experience, but the novelty of that would likely grow thin in the next game. For now, my thought is that perhaps we’ll see someone else besides me make another Kid Icarus in another 25 years.”
Now, it should be noted that a Kid Icarus: Uprising sequel isn’t completely off the table, but if it does happen then it probably won’t be coming from Project Sora. The framework for a classic series is there, should Nintendo wish to follow up, but that may not happen for a long time still. So much for that Wii U version we were hoping for.
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Source: IGN
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Hmm so they move away from it for 20+ years and make one really good game and call it quits? Thats a bunch of bull…. thanks ninty for a kick square in the balls
Nintendo Sh!tting on it’s fans again. Exactly why I’m jumping brands.
How petty
@Yuuchun: I’m guessing you only read the title, and then commented.
I read the text related to what Sakurai said. is that incorrect?
Your comment makes sense if you only read the title.
The actual quote says that there isn’t one PLANNED, but Sakurai is more than happy to let somebody else make one yet.
The haterade act is getting old dude.
“For now, my thought is that perhaps we’ll see someone else besides me make another Kid Icarus in another 25 years.” doesn’t that imply what I said?
Also the jump on my back thing is getting old. You need to learn that other people aren’t going to blindly follow something like you. Thus the world has different opinions, get over it.
So by not having a new release every year for their newest franchise, Nintendo is evil and doesn’t care about their fans. Is that what you’re implying?
I guess if you were to turn my comment into a gross exaggeration of what it is. You could say that. I’m not saying they need to be like Activision. I’m saying they need to take care of the people who are new fans to the series. Is it so hard for a company like them to throw their fans a bone and make a new game like once a console generation? Maybe 2? 25 years is pretty stupid if you ask me and borderline evil, how are new fans feeling now that they know they may have to wait 25 years? I’d be pretty darn mad.
why because I want a company that cares for it’s fans?
My mistake, I meant ostentatious. I bet you could care less that Kid Icarus is not getting a sequel; you just wanted to proclaim your brand jumping abilities. You dislike Nintendo. We get it
Really? How come we keep seeing comments like this then? “Poncho 1 week ago (How petty)”
Apparently you don’t get it. Want me to say it a few more times?
What?
I’m having a hard time beleiving that Nintendo would just give up on Pit. With impressive sales, favorable reviews and high demand for the AR cards, they have a pretty decent franchise on their hands. I was just happy to have a “new” Nintendo staple to go along with Mario, Link, Samus, Donkey Kong and Kirby. We might not see a Kid Icarus: Uprising 2 per se, but I seriously doubt this will be the last we’ll see of the boy angel.
I agree. I think Nintendo sees the potential they have with the Kid Icarus series, and I have no doubt that it will continue. The eventual follow up probably won’t be coming from Project Sora though.
it is said that there will be a SSB game for the 3DS so we might see pit again (noting pit is in Brawl we should see him in the 3DS version)
I really hoped for a Kid Icarus Wii U game. The entire idea just goes together.
Agreed. It’s one game that would be perfect for the system.