Banjo-Kazooie Composer Has “Zero Hope” For New Game in the Franchise

The composer behind the original Banjo KazooieGrant Kirkhope says he doesn’t believe there will be a new game for the franchise. Kirkhope was posted on social media platform X. banjo The game came out, most fans of the original would hate it anyway.

“I said that before…but…I have no other hopes banjo In addition to the game, every fan you die will instantly hate it no matter how good it is, slug it, it never works,” Kirkhope posted on X.

For context, Kirkhope is involved in banjo Franchises have been working on original music since their first game Banjo Kazooiesequel Banjo ToeyXbox 360 titles Banjo Kazoo: Nuts and Bolts. His comments on the potential sequel came after answering fan questions about whether he is open to working on the soundtrack for the new game. “Of course,” he replied.

This is not the first time Kirkhope has spoken about how there are new things Banjo Kazooie game. The composer revealed in a 2023 interview that if the studio that originally created the game had the right team, “I don’t think that team exists.” “I’m also not sure the audience will be there either.”

Although there is no real news about anything new Banjo Kazooie A sequel has arrived, and Xbox executive Aaron Greenberg spoke about the franchise in October, saying he understands how much the franchise means to fans. But despite this statement, Microsoft was quiet about the title, despite having owned the IP for quite some time. The most we’ve seen Banjo Kazooie The inclusion of the first two titles in the Nintendo Switch Online subscription service allows players to play the classic Nintendo 64 titles.

However, there were rumors that it was new banjo The game may be working on. These rumors stated that the new game is an original reboot and has a complete overhaul of vision and scope. However, there was no official word. Nor could even speculate about the studio being tackled on the title.

However, July 2024 brought new rumors that could shatter hopes banjo fan. Rumors say no does not exist Banjo Kazooie Game of the work. This is a previous rumor banjo The project was Greenlight in 2022. Interestingly, Xbox boss Phil Spencer also spoke. Banjo Kazooie Back in 2023, he says the title works “when you find the right team and the right opportunity.”

In the meantime, the closest except playing the original banjo Fans can experience the same type of gameplay. Yooka-layleeOr maybe you’ll go on the Nintendo route. Mario title. Fans of the characters may also want to see it Super Smash Bros. Ultimatewhere Banjo Kazooie Added to the Platform Fighter roster.

of course

– Grantkirkhope (@grantkirkhope) January 22, 2025

I’ve said that before…but…I’m zero hopeful for another banjo game. Plus, every fan you die will hate it immediately, slug it no matter how good it is, it never works.

– Grantkirkhope (@grantkirkhope) January 23, 2025