Nintendo software and hardware sales data from 1983 to present

[ILikeFeet]

ARMS is the one that always interests me, I wonder how (little) it has grown.

It has the eternal problem of a multiplayer with little offline components. Once online is practically dead, the game has no value. Nintendo doesn't even try to resuscitate it with discounts. Out of all their early games, I expect it to move the least

 

[Fatih_656]

Are there any games on the list that you expect to reach 1 million copies?
There is also other LABO kits

 

[PillFencer]

The Warriors are the only somewhat possible new entries for 2021 imo but missing both 3DS and Japan (/possibly rest of Asia) makes it very tough for FE. Bravely Default II might get there eventually with enough 50% off sales

 

[Joseki]

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[ILikeFeet]

In a just world TMS#FE would break the 1m barrier

in a just world, the demi fiend and byleth would be clashing for the fate of the world while pixie and sothis hurl petty insults at each other

 

[Comic Obsessed]

In a just world TMS#FE would break the 1m barrier

Still need a sequel.

 

[Astral_lion02]

The Warriors are the only somewhat possible new entries for 2021 imo but missing both 3DS and Japan (/possibly rest of Asia) makes it very tough for FE. Bravely Default II might get there eventually with enough 50% off sales

Bravely Default II was at 1M WW as December 2021 including PC.

Not listed but Dragon Quest XI S may finally reach 1M at West.

 

[PillFencer]

Bravely Default II was at 1M WW as December 2021 including PC.

Without Japan and PC that should be around 750k, and it was very slow to go from 950k to 1m combined WW which is why I'm not putting 1m Switch overseas as a guarantee.

 

[Fatih_656]

How did we forget dc super hero?

 

[ILikeFeet]

How did we forget dc super hero?

not much to talk about with that game. came and went and not notable enough to have staying power

 

[Fatih_656]

not much to talk about with that game. came and went and not notable enough to have staying power

I am joking

 

[Celine]

I've added the following note under the grid with hardware/software sales:
NES (Famicom) software sales includes both format: cartridges and disks. In total 53.39 million game disks were sold-in for the Famicom.

The total sales of game disks for Famicom isn't a widely known number.

 

[BTB123]

How did we forget Sushi Striker?

 

[Spikeylord]

in a just world, the demi fiend and byleth would be clashing for the fate of the world while pixie and sothis hurl petty insults at each other

Just wait until the next Smash game...

How did we forget Sushi Striker?

Sushi Striker - on top of being not a particularly high seller - also has the issue of being split between 3DS and NSW. It's a shame because it looked like it had cool gameplay, and had a banger main theme song (I say this as someone who owns both versions, and still hasn't played it yet whoops).

 

[SergioPL]

About the 13 million copies between the NES Classic and the SNES Classic.
I think the proportion is maybe 8 (snes) vs 5 (Nes).

 

[BTB123]

So who is buying the CESA Games White Book and when will the data get shared here?

 

[oracion]

So who is buying the CESA Games White Book and when will the data get shared here?

I will read CESA 2022 next Saturday, but someone may be able to get in earlier than that.

 

[Grady]

I bought CESA 2022 today. Here are some updates for some Switch-only games (International + Domestic).

Splatoon 2: 13.13m
Super Mario 3D All-Stars 9.07m
Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury: 8.85m
Mario Maker 2: 7.89m
Zelda: Link's Awakening: 6.08m
Mario Tennis Aces: 4.28m
Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze: 4.12m
Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics: 4.00m
Kirby Stars Allies: 3.98m
Fire Emblem Three Houses: 3.82m
1-2-Switch: 3.63m
Paper Mario: Origami King: 3.34m
Yoshi's Crafted World: 3.01m
Arms: 2.66m
Xenoblade 2: 2.44m
Mario Golf: Super Rush 2.26m
Pikmin 3 Deluxe:2.23m
Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker: 2.13m
Octopath Traveler: 1.90m
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX: 1.89m
Xenoblade 1: 1.68m
Miitopia: 1.63m
Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit Mario Set ／ Luigi Set: 1.58m
MARVEL ULTIMATE ALLIANCE 3: The Black Order: 1.50m
Nintendo Labo Toy-Con 01: Variety Kit: 1.42m
Astral Chain: 1.28m
Big Brain Academy: Brain vs. Brain: 1.28m
Dr Kawashima's Brain Training for Nintendo Switch 1.20m
Bayonetta 2: 1.04m

Note: Will update the list with more later.

 

[Hiska-kun]

Well well, Bayonetta 2.

 

[Kimbou]

Bayonetta 2 breaking that 1m barrier.

Donkey Kong also doing mighty work!

 

[Fiendslayer]

Fire Emblem Three Houses: 3.82m
Xenoblade 2: 2.44m

I remember someone told me his digital tracking ranking means there is no way Xenoblade isn't bigger than Fire Emblem as an IP.

 

[Lelouch0612]

Lot to digest but over 6m for Link's Awakening is mighty impressive. It should become the best-selling 2D Zelda when all is said and done. This is bonkers since it is a remake, a proper new entry should have even more potential.

 

[Celine]

I bought CESA 2022 today. Here are some updates for some Switch-only games (International + Domestic).

Super Mario 3D All-Stars 9.07m
Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury: 8.85m
Mario Maker 2: 7.89m
Zelda: Link's Awakening: 6.08m
Mario Tennis Aces: 4.28m
Kirby Stars Allies: 3.98m
Fire Emblem Three Houses: 3.82m
Paper Mario: Origami King: 3.34m
Yoshi's Crafted World: 3.01m
Arms: 2.66m
Xenoblade 2: 2.44m
Mario Golf: Super Rush 2.26m
Pikmin 3 Deluxe:2.23m
Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker: 2.13m
Octopath Traveler: 1.90m
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX: 1.89m
Xenoblade 1: 1.68m
Miitopia: 1.63m
Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit Mario Set ／ Luigi Set: 1.58m
MARVEL ULTIMATE ALLIANCE 3: The Black Order: 1.50m
Nintendo Labo Toy-Con 01: Variety Kit: 1.42m
Astral Chain: 1.28m
Big Brain Academy: Brain vs. Brain: 1.28m
Dr Kawashima's Brain Training for Nintendo Switch 1.20m
Bayonetta 2: 1.04m

Note: Will update the list with more later.

Thank you @Grady , I'm going to update the OP when I'm coming home.
The japanse Nintendo sales archive then will be the next to be updated.

 

[Martin]

I didn't expect to see Bayonetta 2 breaking 1m ... wow with Links Awakening this is my biggest surprise

 

[PillFencer]

Thanks for the updates!

Octopath Traveler: 1.90m

That's the same as the previous update, weird (Labo too but that's not too surprising, Octopath though should have sold something in 2021)

 

[Comic Obsessed]

Bayonetta 2 is Switch only?

Also, I guess I will maintain that if XC3 reaches 3 millions it will be a huge success for the series.

 

[Cocodor]

I bought CESA 2022 today. Here are some updates for some Switch-only games (International + Domestic).

Super Mario 3D All-Stars 9.07m
Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury: 8.85m
Mario Maker 2: 7.89m
Zelda: Link's Awakening: 6.08m
Mario Tennis Aces: 4.28m
Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze: 4.12m
Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics: 4.00m
Kirby Stars Allies: 3.98m
Fire Emblem Three Houses: 3.82m
1-2-Switch: 3.63m
Paper Mario: Origami King: 3.34m
Yoshi's Crafted World: 3.01m
Arms: 2.66m
Xenoblade 2: 2.44m
Mario Golf: Super Rush 2.26m
Pikmin 3 Deluxe:2.23m
Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker: 2.13m
Octopath Traveler: 1.90m
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX: 1.89m
Xenoblade 1: 1.68m
Miitopia: 1.63m
Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit Mario Set ／ Luigi Set: 1.58m
MARVEL ULTIMATE ALLIANCE 3: The Black Order: 1.50m
Nintendo Labo Toy-Con 01: Variety Kit: 1.42m
Astral Chain: 1.28m
Big Brain Academy: Brain vs. Brain: 1.28m
Dr Kawashima's Brain Training for Nintendo Switch 1.20m
Bayonetta 2: 1.04m

Note: Will update the list with more later.

Awesome, thanks for that!

 

[Chris1964]

I didn't expect to see Bayonetta 2 breaking 1m ... wow with Links Awakening this is my biggest surprise

1m for Bayonetta 2 was a matter of time.

 

[Grady]

Bayonetta 2 is Switch only?

Also, I guess I will maintain that if XC3 reaches 3 millions it will be a huge success for the series.

Yes, Switch only.

 

[Gartooth]

Awesome update!! Bayonetta 2 finally hit 1 million, DK hit 4m, Yoshi hit 3m, Captain Toad hit 2m, and Fire Emblem is so close to 4m!

Edit: Link's Awakening at 6m too!!

 

[Comic Obsessed]

Yes, Switch only.

That's pretty impressive.

Says a lot about what Bayonetta 3 can do.

 

[ILikeFeet]

Bayonetta eatin!

 

[Sampdoria]

Tropical Freeze keeps doing well outpacing Star Allies and Fire Emblem. Bayo 2 also over a million finally.

 

[Blue Monty]

Tropical Freeze keeps doing well outpacing Star Allies and Fire Emblem. Bayo 2 also over a million finally.

DK console games have always been miles more popular than Kirby and FE ones, this isn’t a surprise really when TF is a new game for 90% of Switch userbase

 

[HK-47]

So Octopath didn’t move and Pokken is still absent. Weird.

 

[Kiria]

Cutoff for this numbers was Dec 2021?

 

[Tbone5189]

Well well, Bayonetta 2.

Lamo, this is the biggest surprise. Who has doubts Bayo3 gonna sell now! XD

 

[Lelouch0612]

Cutoff for this numbers was Dec 2021?

Yes

 

[Ishaan]

I bought CESA 2022 today. Here are some updates for some Switch-only games (International + Domestic).

Splatoon 2: 13.13m
Super Mario 3D All-Stars 9.07m
Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury: 8.85m
Mario Maker 2: 7.89m
Zelda: Link's Awakening: 6.08m
Mario Tennis Aces: 4.28m
Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze: 4.12m
Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics: 4.00m
Kirby Stars Allies: 3.98m
Fire Emblem Three Houses: 3.82m
1-2-Switch: 3.63m
Paper Mario: Origami King: 3.34m
Yoshi's Crafted World: 3.01m
Arms: 2.66m
Xenoblade 2: 2.44m
Mario Golf: Super Rush 2.26m
Pikmin 3 Deluxe:2.23m
Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker: 2.13m
Octopath Traveler: 1.90m
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX: 1.89m
Xenoblade 1: 1.68m
Miitopia: 1.63m
Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit Mario Set ／ Luigi Set: 1.58m
MARVEL ULTIMATE ALLIANCE 3: The Black Order: 1.50m
Nintendo Labo Toy-Con 01: Variety Kit: 1.42m
Astral Chain: 1.28m
Big Brain Academy: Brain vs. Brain: 1.28m
Dr Kawashima's Brain Training for Nintendo Switch 1.20m
Bayonetta 2: 1.04m

Note: Will update the list with more later.

Awesome! Thanks so much for sharing, man. There's a ton of interesting updates in there.

Some quick thoughts:

• Link's Awakening at 6.08 million is ridiculously good. The only 2D Zelda game to have sold more is the original LoZ.
• Confirmation of 1 million for Bayonetta 2 is great.

• I think a lot of folks on here that expected Xenoblade 2 to be higher are going to be disappointed, but 2.44 by the end of 2021 sounds right. It's probably a little higher now, but I do think this is a reminder that we need to keep Xeno expectations in check until the series can introduce more elements that help it reach a broader audience the way FE has.

• Fire Emblem: 3 Houses at 3.8 million is absolutely astounding. By the time the next game comes out, 3H will likely have reached 4 mil. The question now is how they can get it to grow even further, or alternatively, sustain that level of sales with upcoming entries. More exploration elements, better world-building, and better presentation would go a long way towards that goal.

• Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3 at 1.5 million is fantastic, although it definitely had the potential to do better with more marketing. I think there's a real opportunity for this series to make a comeback, provided the budget and licensing costs can be kept under control. That said, if there is an eventual MUA4, I'd definitely consider giving it a slightly higher budget than 3. I think that would go a long way.

 

[Comic Obsessed]

Wish they could release a MUA3 Definitive Edition to fix some of the issues with the original.

 

[PillFencer]

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (Switch)

2017 -  6.700.000 /  6.700.000 (NEW!)
2018 -  4.980.000 / 11.680.000 (-26%)
2019 -  4.660.000 / 16.340.000 (- 6%)
2020 -  5.110.000 / 21.450.000 (+10%)
2021 -  4.350.000 / 25.800.000 (-15%)

1-2-Switch

2017 -  1.880.000 /  1.880.000 (NEW!)
2018 -    980.000 /  2.860.000 (-48%)
2019 -    320.000 /  3.180.000 (-67%)
2020 -    270.000 /  3.450.000 (-16%)
2021 -    180.000 /  3.630.000 (-33%)

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

2017 -  7.330.000 /  7.330.000 (NEW!)
2018 -  7.690.000 / 15.020.000 (+ 5%)
2019 -  7.940.000 / 22.960.000 (+ 3%)
2020 - 10.450.000 / 33.410.000 (+32%)
2021 -  9.940.000 / 43.350.000 (- 5%)

ARMS

2017 -  1.610.000 /  1.610.000 (NEW!)
2018 -    600.000 /  2.210.000 (-63%)
2019 -    170.000 /  2.380.000 (-72%)
2020 -    180.000 /  2.560.000 (+ 6%)
2021 -    100.000 /  2.660.000 (-44%)

Splatoon 2

2017 -  4.910.000 /  4.910.000 (NEW!)
2018 -  3.360.000 /  8.270.000 (-32%)
2019 -  1.540.000 /  9.810.000 (-54%)
2020 -  2.090.000 / 11.900.000 (+36%)
2021 -  1.230.000 / 13.130.000 (-41%)

Super Mario Odyssey

2017 -  9.070.000 /  9.070.000 (NEW!)
2018 -  4.690.000 / 13.760.000 (-48%)
2019 -  2.830.000 / 16.590.000 (-40%)
2020 -  3.640.000 / 20.230.000 (+29%)
2021 -  2.790.000 / 23.020.000 (-23%)

Xenoblade Chronicles 2

2017 -  1.060.000 /  1.060.000 (NEW!)
2018 -    590.000 /  1.650.000 (-44%)
2019 -    270.000 /  1.920.000 (-54%)
2020 -    250.000 /  2.170.000 (- 7%)
2021 -    270.000 /  2.440.000 (+ 8%)

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Kirby Star Allies

2018 -  2.420.000 /  2.420.000 (NEW!)
2019 -    510.000 /  2.930.000 (-79%)
2020 -    490.000 /  3.420.000 (- 4%)
2021 -    560.000 /  3.980.000 (+14%)

Nintendo Labo Toy-Con 01: Variety Kit

2018 -  1.060.000 /  1.060.000 (NEW!)
2019 -    250.000 /  1.310.000 (-76%)
2020 -    110.000 /  1.420.000 (-56%)
2021 -          0 /  1.420.000 (-100%)

Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze (Switch)

2018 -  2.080.000 /  2.080.000 (NEW!)
2019 -    570.000 /  2.650.000 (-73%)
2020 -    770.000 /  3.420.000 (+35%)
2021 -    700.000 /  4.120.000 (- 9%)

Mario Tennis Aces

2018 -  2.530.000 /  2.530.000 (NEW!)
2019 -    530.000 /  3.060.000 (-79%)
2020 -    600.000 /  3.660.000 (+13%)
2021 -    620.000 /  4.280.000 (+ 3%)

Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker (Switch)

2018 -  1.050.000 /  1.050.000 (NEW!)
2019 -    390.000 /  1.440.000 (-63%)
2020 -    330.000 /  1.770.000 (-15%)
2021 -    360.000 /  2.130.000 (+ 9%)

Super Mario Party

2018 -  5.300.000 /  5.300.000 (NEW!)
2019 -  3.820.000 /  9.120.000 (-28%)
2020 -  4.700.000 / 13.820.000 (+23%)
2021 -  3.570.000 / 17.390.000 (-24%)

Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu/Eevee!

2018 - 10.000.000 / 10.000.000 (NEW!)
2019 -  1.760.000 / 11.760.000 (-82%)
2020 -  1.240.000 / 13.000.000 (-30%)
2021 -  1.330.000 / 14.330.000 (+ 7%)

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

2018 - 12.080.000 / 12.080.000 (NEW!)
2019 -  5.600.000 / 17.680.000 (-54%)
2020 -  5.170.000 / 22.850.000 (- 8%)
2021 -  4.550.000 / 27.400.000 (-12%)

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New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe

2019 -  5.850.000 /  5.850.000 (NEW!)
2020 -  3.970.000 /  9.820.000 (-32%)
2021 -  2.900.000 / 12.720.000 (-27%)

Yoshi's Crafted World

2019 -  1.840.000 /  1.840.000 (NEW!)
2020 -    720.000 /  2.560.000 (-61%)
2021 -    450.000 /  3.010.000 (-38%)

Super Mario Maker 2

2019 -  5.040.000 /  5.040.000 (NEW!)
2020 -  1.870.000 /  6.910.000 (-63%)
2021 -    980.000 /  7.890.000 (-48%)

Marvel's Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order

2019 -  1.020.000 /  1.020.000 (NEW!)
2020 -    290.000 /  1.310.000 (-72%)
2021 -    190.000 /  1.500.000 (-34%)

Fire Emblem: Three Houses

2019 -  2.580.000 /  2.580.000 (NEW!)
2020 -    820.000 /  3.400.000 (-68%)
2021 -    420.000 /  3.820.000 (-49%)

Astral Chain

2019 -  1.030.000 /  1.030.000 (NEW!)
2020 -    180.000 /  1.210.000 (-83%)
2021 -     70.000 /  1.280.000 (-61%)

The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening (Switch)

2019 -  4.190.000 /  4.190.000 (NEW!)
2020 -  1.140.000 /  5.330.000 (-73%)
2021 -    750.000 /  6.080.000 (-34%)

Ring Fit Adventure

2019 -  2.170.000 /  2.170.000 (NEW!)
2020 -  6.510.000 /  8.680.000 (+200%)
2021 -  4.850.000 / 13.530.000 (-25%)

Luigi's Mansion 3

2019 -  5.370.000 /  5.370.000 (NEW!)
2020 -  3.760.000 /  9.130.000 (-30%)
2021 -  1.910.000 / 11.040.000 (-49%)

Pokémon Sword/Shield *

2019 - 16.060.000 / 16.060.000 (NEW!)
2020 -  4.290.000 / 20.350.000 (-73%)
2021 -  3.550.000 / 23.900.000 (-17%)

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Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX

2020 -  1.600.000 /  1.600.000 (NEW!)
2021 -    290.000 /  1.890.000 (-82%)

Animal Crossing: New Horizons

2020 - 31.180.000 / 31.180.000 (NEW!)
2021 -  6.440.000 / 37.620.000 (-79%)

Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition

2020 -  1.480.000 /  1.480.000 (NEW!)
2021 -    200.000 /  1.680.000 (-86%)

Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics

2020 -  2.620.000 /  2.620.000 (NEW!)
2021 -  1.380.000 /  4.000.000 (-47%)

Paper Mario: The Origami King

2020 -  3.050.000 /  3.050.000 (NEW!)
2021 -    290.000 /  3.340.000 (-90%)

Super Mario 3D All-Stars

2020 -  8.320.000 /  8.320.000 (NEW!)
2021 -    750.000 /  9.070.000 (-91%)

Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit

2020 -  1.080.000 /  1.080.000 (NEW!)
2021 -    500.000 /  1.580.000 (-54%)

Pikmin 3 Deluxe

2020 -  1.940.000 /  1.940.000 (NEW!)
2021 -    290.000 /  2.230.000 (-85%)

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Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury

2021 -  8.850.000 /  8.850.000 (NEW!)

New Pokémon Snap |Overseas|

2021 -  2.360.000 /  2.360.000 (NEW!)

Miitopia (Switch)

2021 -  1.630.000 /  1.630.000 (NEW!)

Game Builder Garage

2021 -  1.010.000 /  1.010.000 (NEW!)

Mario Golf: Super Rush

2021 -  2.260.000 /  2.260.000 (NEW!)

The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD

2021 -  3.850.000 /  3.850.000 (NEW!)

WarioWare: Get it Together!

2021 -  1.240.000 /  1.240.000 (NEW!)

Metroid Dread

2021 -  2.740.000 /  2.740.000 (NEW!)

Mario Party Superstars

2021 -  5.430.000 /  5.430.000 (NEW!)

Pokémon Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl

2021 - 13.970.000 / 13.970.000 (NEW!)

Big Brain Academy: Brain vs. Brain

2021 -  1.280.000 /  1.280.000 (NEW!)

* Global sales of the SKU 'Pokémon Sword/Shield + Expansion Pass' are not counted towards the total for 'Pokémon Sword/Shield' in Nintendo's public shipment data. Since this SKU was not listed among Nintendo's million-seller titles, its global sales are under 1 million units and it appears that its shipments were strictly limited to calendar year 2020.

 

[BTB123]

Did not expect 3D All-Stars to move more. Went from 9.01M to 9.07M.

 

[Fiendslayer]

Wish they could release a MUA3 Definitive Edition to fix some of the issues with the original.

Too late for that, if they want to they can try for MUA4.

I don't see why they would though, I am not sure if Nintendo feels they need a Marvel game right now.

 

[BTB123]

@Grady Mind sharing third party Switch million seller global numbers? Bandai Namco has a few that I'd like to get updates on.

 

[Joseki]

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[Aostia82]

My main takeaway

- Zelda Link's Awakening: WOAH, those are huge numbers for a 2D remake!
- Mario Tennis Aces: hey hey hey, just shtop it now! Insane legs, best Mario Sport game by far, it will be hard for Strikers Battle League Football to reach those numbers!
- Good to see Bayonetta 2 becoing million seller, at this point Bayo3 (that is brand new) can totally repeat this performance, I hope, also looking at Astral Chain "solid" million mark (almos 1.3m)
- Good boy FHTH, almost 4 millions (milestone totally achievable, imho)
- Xenoblade almost at 2.5 millions, as I was expecting going by the analysis shared in the other topic. Now let's see if 3 millions will be in sight for X3!

 

[ILikeFeet]

I would hope Nintendo continues working with Platinum. especially with new hardware coming soon as their games games would benefit the most from it. maybe on an Astral Chain 2?

 

[Joseki]

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[Aostia82]

I would hope Nintendo continues working with Platinum. especially with new hardware coming soon as their games games would benefit the most from it. maybe on an Astral Chain 2?

Let's say that Bayonetta 3 will be a million seller (I think it's safe to assume this, unless the review will destroy it)
That would made three million sellers developed by Platinum for Switch

Astral Chain (new IP, property of Nintendo)
Bayonetta 2 (port, property of SEGA)
Bayonetta 3 (new episode, property of SEGA)

I think that if Nintendo would like to make a new Astral Chain or try another new action-oriented IP, there would be few reasons to not work again with Platinum, honestly

 

[Comic Obsessed]

I would hope Nintendo continues working with Platinum. especially with new hardware coming soon as their games games would benefit the most from it. maybe on an Astral Chain 2?

Captain Falcon action game.

(Liking the name "Falcon Fury").