New Banjo-Kazooie Odds Are “In all probability Better Than Zero But Not A lot,” Says Composer

Would authentic Banjo-Kazooie composer Grant Kirkhope return to attain a brand new entry within the sequence? Completely. Does he assume there can be a sequel for the 3D platformer? Let’s simply say he isn’t holding his breath.

Kirkhope chatted with Eurogamer concerning the possibilities of a brand new Banjo-Kazooie. “I simply assume it is unlikely,” mentioned Kirkhope. He sees a few obstacles to the franchise returning, reminiscent of discovering the precise developer (since Uncommon is unlikely in his estimation) and the dimensions of the fanbase. “For those who assume I’ve received 100 and one thing thousand followers on my Twitter, and that is the Banjo bubble, if that is all it’s then that is not going to make any cash,” Kirkhope mentioned. “You want thousands and thousands of individuals to purchase the sport, and you have to promote it to a complete new technology of youngsters.”

If Uncommon is out of the image, Crash Bandicoot 4 and Spyro Reignited Trilogy developer Toys For Bob has expressed curiosity in bringing again Banjo-Kazooie. Kirkhope is conscious of this however nonetheless questions Microsoft signing off on the mission. “Whether or not Microsoft would give the OK, I do not know,” the composer mentioned. “… Zero [hope] might be a little bit of a heavy estimate. It is most likely higher than zero however not a lot.”

This is not the primary time Kirkhope has been pessimistic a couple of new Banjo-Kazooie sport. In 2023, the composer was constant along with his present message about discovering the precise studio (and humor) for a brand new entry. Plus, once more, Kirkhope appears unconvinced there are a ton of Banjo followers on the market as of late.

Banjo-Kazooie is playable for Nintendo Change On-line + Growth Pack members on the hybrid console. Banjo-Tooie arrived on the subscription service this previous October.