Mini presentations and occasional surprise announcements aside, it’s been so long since we saw a full-fledged Nintendo Direct. It’s understandable, given how the COVID-19 pandemic has thrown many wrenches in the works, but we can’t help but wonder just what Nintendo has been working on throughout the silence. Thanks to a recent update on Nintendo’s website, we do have a hint – albeit a very small one – of a new project entering development.
According to a recent job listing on Nintendo’s website, the company is currently looking for a level designer for some new, unannounced 2D action games. Applicants are expected to create “specifications for objects placed in game courses” at Nintendo’s Tokyo offices.
[プロジェクト採用]「新作2Dアクションゲームのレベルデザイナー」（東京勤務）の募集要項を掲載しました。https://t.co/uAz7IZnUeV pic.twitter.com/p1hNU2xUvq
— 任天堂株式会社 (@Nintendo) August 6, 2020
A “2D action game” is a fairly vague description; it could refer to many of Nintendo’s existing IPs, or it could be something completely new. Of course, a new Mario, Yoshi, or Wario game comes to mind. A 2D Metroid game isn’t out of the question either!
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Written by Reece Heather
A veteran Zelda Universe editor and First-class journalism graduate, Reece emerged with a Nintendo 64 and a lifelong obsession after a narrow escape from Santa’s Naughty List in 1998. Outside of games, he’s reading Punisher comics, being bossed around by his cocker spaniel, and cornering innocent bystanders to rant about the importance of game preservation.
