In 2019, series producer Keisuke Kikuchi said that he wanted to create a new Fatal Frame game for the Nintendo Switch. At the time, Kikuchi was busy working with developer Gust on a JRPG for the PS4. But recently, NintendoEverything had the chance to speak with Kikuchi again about the franchise’s future.
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Kikuchi told NintendoEverything that he still has hopes to revisit the horror series. He noted that although 2019’s interview made headlines in Japan and excited many fans, Nintendo still co-owns Fatal Frame and makes the final decisions on the franchise’s future. When asked about the potential for remasters for Fatal Frame entries that never left Japan and Europe, Kikuchi stated that he would like to see the games reach Western audiences alongside the Hollywood adaptation currently in production. But again, that would be up to Nintendo. Moreover, Kikuchi stated that because he was currently in charge of Gust, it would be difficult for him to get involved.
While this news might seem discouraging to Fatal Frame fans who wanted a game in the near future, Kikuchi has not ruled out returning to Fatal Frame entirely. In the long term, he said that he’s “never given up” on the series. Moreover, the continued fan enthusiasm, the film adaptation of the Fatal Frame series, and the success of series like Resident Evil might eventually convince Nintendo to approve future games.
Thus, fans of the horror franchise should not lose hope. If Nintendo is willing to return series like Paper Mario to its roots, it can certainly return Fatal Frame to its former glory as well. Kikuchi has stated that he has some gameplay ideas in mind for the Switch, so one can only hope that these ideas will eventually reach players’ screens.
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Source: NintendoEverything
