N64 classic Pokemon Snap coming to Switch
Bandai Namco taking on development of the updated New Pokemon Snap
It's been 21 years since Pokemon Snap first allowed Nintendo 64 fans to take pictures of their favorite pocket monsters in their natural environment. Now, Nintendo is bringing it to its popular Switch handheld console.
The game was revealed today by the Pokemon Company on its Pokemon Presents livestream. It also confirmed it with a tweet:
That’s right, Trainers—#PokemonSnapIsBack! #NewPokemonSnap is an all-new adventure inspired by the classic Nintendo 64 game.
— Pokémon (@Pokemon) June 17, 2020
Grab your camera, and get ready to photograph Pokémon while exploring beautiful islands on Nintendo Switch! https://t.co/7lqjl7saf0 pic.twitter.com/p6oJgmwZ8d
According to Nintendo's official page for the game:
Photograph lively wild Pokémon in their natural habitats as you research and explore unknown islands. Journey through a variety of environments such as beaches and jungles to capture previously-unseen Pokémon behaviors. The photos you take can also be used to fill out your very own Pokémon Photodex!
While the original game was developed by HAL Laboratory (and a Wii U version by Pax Softnica), the New Pokemon Snap will be developed by Bandai Namco. No release date has been set.
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Staff article by John Keefer (June 17, 2020)
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