Posted 2/23/2024, 3:40:54 PM
Mother 3 Announced for Switch in Japan, But Not West; Creator and Ex-Nintendo President Say It's Not Their Call
- Mother 3 was announced for Switch Online in Japan, but not in the West, angering fans who pleaded with the game's creator
- The creator, Shigesato Itoi, responded "Please talk to Nintendo about that, not me"
- Ex-Nintendo president Reggie Fils-Aimé said the western release wasn't his decision either
- Lack of western release likely due to translation challenges and dark themes involving death and suicide
- Previous Earthbound games were added to Switch Online globally, so fans expected the third game as well