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Though nothing has been confirmed, Microsoft lately agreed with Toys for Bob, a currently independent developer well-known for their remakes of the original Crash Bandicoot trilogy and Spyro the Dragon. Xbox might be thinking about resurrecting interest in Banjo-Kazooie with Toys for Bob based on its experience revamping older titles. Though this is only speculation, it is not difficult to see this be the case.
Though most fans would gladly remember the Nintendo 64 era's Banjo-Kazooie games, the series's most recent and underappreciated release actually came on the Xbox 360 in 2008. While Nuts & Bolts's move away from exploration may not have captivated veterans, some found its automobile building component to be brilliant. Assuming a relaunch will return to the roots of the series instead of following the road set in the most recent game would be wise.
The venerable old video game Banjo-Kazooie may finally be scheduled for a great comeback. There are rumors going around that a long-dormant new game for the franchise is under development. Nuts & Bolts, the last game in the series, is 16 years old in 2024; even while Rare's popular collectathon series has spawned many spiritual successors since then, there has been no attempt to continue Banjo and his sidekick's exploits. Luckily, it could be the perfect moment to revive the dynamic team since Microsoft is trying to entice gamers back to Xbox following several stormy months.
Based on their tweets on X (previously Twitter), a number of consistent leakers—JezCorden and Parris Lilly among others—have been hinting that a Banjo-Kazooie announcement would happen soon. Xbox and Microsoft have not yet responded to the rumors, but the forthcoming event set for June 9 might be when the pair resurfaces for a new game or maybe a remake of the original titles. While creators Rare have been focused on working on Sea of Thieves and its protracted Everwild project, fans have long been yearning for a new Banjo game.
Given nothing is yet known, it is noteworthy that Microsoft just signed a contract with Toys for Bob, a currently independent developer well-known for their remakes of the original Crash Bandicoot trilogy and Spyro the Dragon. Xbox might be thinking about resurrecting interest in Banjo-Kazooie with Toys for Bob given the company's experience updating older games. Though this is just speculation, it is not hard to see this to be the case.
Though most fans would gladly remember the Nintendo 64 era's Banjo-Kazooie games, the series's most recent and underappreciated release actually came on the Xbox 360 in 2008. While Nuts & Bolts's move away from exploration may not have captivated veterans, some found its automobile building component to be brilliant. One may safely assume that a reboot would return to the roots of the series instead of following the road paved in the most recent game.
Banjo-Kazooie was a major player in the Nintendo 64 period, but it might not be the masterwork everyone remembers. Fans have been calling for a revival for many years since Banjo-Kazooie is among the platformers recalled for their fascinating environment and gameplay. One of the most often asked fan requests for a great game is for a remake or fresh game idea. Still, the franchise has been inactive for some period.
Though Xbox and Microsoft have not yet responded to the rumors, the forthcoming event set for June 9 might be when the pair resurfaces for a new game or, maybe a remake of the original games. While creators Rare have been focused on working on Sea of Thieves and its protracted Everwild project, fans have long been yearning for a new Banjo game.
Should Banjo-Kazooie make a comeback, Microsoft might choose to launch on a multi-platform basis. Microsoft has been unveiling some of its most significant exclusives on PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch, hence it's likely that a beloved classic like this will also find distribution on several platforms. There is already precedent for this since the Nintendo Switch's online membership package allows the original Banjo-Kazooie games to be played already.
Source: JezCordens/X, Parris Lilly/X
Rumors suggest that a new game in the long-dormant series is under production, so the legendary video game Banjo-Kazooie from the past might finally be scheduled for a great comeback. Though Rare's popular collectathon series has inspired many spiritual successors since then, there has been no attempt to carry on the adventures of Banjo-Kazooie, the former game in the series, 16 years old in 2024. Luckily, it could be the perfect moment to revive the dynamic pair since Microsoft is trying to entice gamers back to Xbox following several stormy months.