, the first new game in nearly a decade, is reportedly being developed by some former staff of AlphaDream, who previously worked on other entires in the beloved franchise. While the game will not be developed by AlphaDream itself, as the company declared bankruptcy in 2019, the influence of this studio will seemingly still be felt. That’s per Stephen Totilo, via his newsletter, and comments made by a Nintendo spokesperson confirming that has “original” franchise hands on deck.

Who is developing “Some of the original developers who worked on the franchise are involved in the development of ,” a Nintendo spokesperson told . However, for more information about the developers behind the game, those interested need to wait for the game’s credits. As is usual, Nintendo is being fairly tight-lipped about the development team behind .

Given the talented developers of AlphaDream now work for a variety of companies, including Nintendo itself, the hints provide little clarity. That said, it’s great to hear will be infused with the spirit of AlphaDream. Since its debut title, has been defined by a snappy, tongue-in-cheek humour that elevates the appeal of each story.

And even while the games are slapstick, they’re also filled with endearing, lovely moments of bonding between Mario and Luigi. It’s a difficult balance to get right, but there’s every hope that will manage the same sense of charm that defined its predecessors. Already, its first trailer has revealed a col.