Summary
- Fans believe Poochy & Yoshi’s Woolly World could be ported to the Nintendo Switch 2 due to a subtle clue in Nintendo Direct demos.
- Nintendo confirms GameCube classics will be Switch 2 compatible, sparking hope for Wii U hits to follow suit.
- Fans eagerly await news on future Switch 2 titles, especially the possibility of Poochy & Yoshi’s Woolly World’s official announcement.
Fans have spotted a possible reference to Poochy & Yoshi’s Woolly World in Nintendo Direct demos, hinting that the game could be ported to the Nintendo Switch 2. April’s Switch 2 Direct was full of surprises, showcasing new games and confirming many anticipated features for the upcoming console. However, sharp-eyed fans quickly noticed a subtle detail that may have accidentally revealed a future Nintendo Switch 2 title.
Nintendo has confirmed a solid list of Switch games that are compatible with the Switch 2. Even better, it has revealed a range of GameCube classics that will support the console’s backward-compatibility, such as The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker, F-Zero GX, Soulcalibur 2, and Super Mario Sunshine. However, none of these exciting titles are from the Wii U era. Still, fans believe they’ve spotted a detail in the Switch 2 Direct that could hint at classic Wii U hits making their way to the company’s next-gen console.
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As reported by My Nintendo News, Joshua ‘NantenJex’ Goldie shared a post about spotting Poochy & Yoshi’s Woolly World cover art in the Switch 2 Direct. The cover art appears around twenty-two minutes into the Nintendo of America’s Switch 2 Direct, during the segment showcasing games coming to the Switch 2, specifically those with compatibility. This has sparked numerous theories that this beloved game may finally be getting the next-gen port it deserves.
Nintendo of America Might Have Leaked a Future Port
Fans also noticed another surprising detail in the Switch 2 Direct demos published in other regions. The UK and Japan versions of the event replaced the cover art for Poochy & Yoshi’s Woolly World with that of Yoshi’s Crafted World, leading some to speculate that it was simply a mistake by the American team. Another detail that initially got fans excited was how the game’s art in the Switch 2 Direct appeared different from the original 3DS copy. However, this was quickly debunked, as fans pointed out that the art shown was just an alternative cover from the original release, not a revamped image.
Veteran Nintendo fans argue that the company would miss a huge opportunity if it leaves classic titles out of its upcoming new-gen console. Meanwhile, a group of hopeful fans believes that best-sellers like Poochy & Yoshi’s Woolly World will eventually be ported to the Switch 2, and it’s just a matter of time before they’re officially announced. For now, though, fans can only wait for more updates on the Nintendo Switch 2, hoping for confirmation of Poochy & Yoshi’s Woolly World and maybe even more Wii U gems.
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