Eternal Darkness fans have been waiting patiently for a sequel to Sanity's Requiem for around ten years now. Hopefully, Nintendo's recent IP application means that a sequel is finally under the development.
Eternal Darkness IP Renewal
It seems Nintendo has filed a trademark registration for Eternal Darkness on December 20, 2016. The application papers are now in the hands of the US Patents and Trademark Office (USPTO). Skeptics may find it hard to believe that Nintendo's IP renewal signals the company's commitment to release an Eternal Darkness game.
Rumored Switch Game
Nintendo has been renewing the game title for the past decade. This year though, the trademark application's wording has slightly been altered, according to NeoGAF user Rosti. There are speculations that filing has something to with an upcoming remastered version or virtual console for the Gamecube, Switch or both. It is also quite possible that a new Eternal Darkness installment is under development.
Nintendo Not Ready To Let Go
Eternal Darkness fans would be thrilled if an upcoming game is indeed on the way. Not all though, are that optimistic. They pointed out that the Japanese company has been renewing the IP for more than a decade. Yet Nintendo so far, has not made any effort to develop a sequel for it.
Switch Is the Turning Point
This time, there is reason to believe that Nintendo is ready to develop an Eternal Darkness title. This is due to the upcoming Switch which will certainly need to expand its game library real quick. Despite the promise of various third party game developers, most of Switch's games are expected to be Nintendo's. We can only hope that the Japanese company will not repeat its mistakes with the Wii U. One of the possible reasons for its failure is its limited game library. Launching a Switch version for Eternal Darkness can be seen as a win-win situation for both the developer and the fans.
