PlatinumGames, who has become one of the most prolific third party Japanese video game developers over the last decade, has worked with a myriad of different companies and publishers over the years. The company is probably most well-known for its relationships with Nintendo and Square Enix – having helped the company publish games likeTheWonderful 101andBayonetta 2for the Wii U andNier: Automatafor PS4, Xbox One, and PC. In fact, it recently came to light thatMicrosoft tried to buy PlatinumGamesa year ago.
Now, PlatinumGames is turning to crowdfunding to self-publish their own IP for the first time ever. The company is bringing back one of its more overlooked titles through Kickstarter:TheWonderful 101. The company launched a Kickstarter campaign forTheWonderful 101remaster earlier today. Reportedly, the remaster also looks like it will come to more than just the Nintendo Switch.
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PlatinumGames launched a Kickstarter campaign earlier today forTheWonderful 101: Remastered. The Kickstarter called for an initial goal of 50,000 USD which was quickly surpassed in a matter of half an hour. PlatinumGames has been pretty vocal about their love forTheWonderful 101, eventeasing this announcement a few days priorto its launch.
The Kickstarter launched with a base goal just to hit a launch on the Nintendo Switch. However, stretch goals have been set in place for the game to come to other platforms such as PC and Steam should the stretch goals be met. Additionally, stretch goals for more content and future DLC are also set in place, meaning that the remastered may come with even more content than was in the original title.
It seems like thisWonderful 101Kickstarter is not the only new project PlatinumGames has in the works. AlongsideBayonetta 3which is still currently in development, the company recently showcased a crypticteaser site with the number 4displayed prominently on the first page. WithTheWonderful 101: RemasteredKickstarter launched, the website has updated to show that one of those four cryptic slots has been filled.
While some fans may be a bit confused that PlatinumGames is focusing onTheWonderful 101, it’s clear that Platinum really valuesTheWonderful 101as a title. It’s also clear to see that Platinum was disappointed that the game underperformed largely in part due to the incredibly low install-base of the Wii U. Thankfully,TheWonderful 101: Remaster on Kickstarterlooks to be a massive success for the company already.
The Wonderful 101: Remasteredwill reportedly launch in April on Switch, PS4, and PC.
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