The Nintendo Direct on June 18th, 2024, provided a sense of hope that was not realized. Many expected an authentic sequel to Splatoon 2, but the company announced Donkey Kong Country Returns HD instead. This remastered version is essentially a refined iteration of a game previously released on Wii, Wii U, and 3DS, indicating that Nintendo has had over a decade to recover its initial investment in this title. Nevertheless, it offers new players and younger audiences the chance to experience one of the most innovative platform games ever created, complete with all bonus content and a total of 80 levels. However, fans will need to wait until January 16th, 2025, for its release.
