Austin, Texas – A recent leak has unveiled several cancelled Nintendo Switch games, including a project by Retro Studios referred to as Project Harmony. The leak, which surfaced on Reddit, revealed multiple builds found on a Nintendo Switch development kit. Among the cancelled games discovered were vintage debug builds of Splatoon 2, Rime, an unreleased LEGO Civilization game, an unreleased Ridge Racer prototype, an undisclosed Retro Studios game (Project Harmony), and an Arms debug build.
The discovery of Project Harmony corroborates previous reports that Retro Studios had been working on a music RPG. The studio had been silent for ten years after the release of Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze. The leaked footage provides a glimpse into the unreleased title that was in development following their last project.
Furthermore, the leak exposed that Bandai Namco Singapore had been developing a new Ridge Racer game for the Nintendo Switch, confirming speculations that had circulated for years. The leaked footage from the development kit gives fans a sneak peek at what the game might have entailed.
Interestingly, the leak also revealed a Civilization-inspired LEGO game, although the footage suggests that the game crashes immediately upon exiting the home menu, rendering further details unavailable at this time. The leak has generated significant buzz within the gaming community, with many eagerly anticipating more information on these cancelled projects and the stories behind their development.
This leak offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at the video game development process, showcasing projects that never made it to completion and shedding light on the creative endeavors of various studios. The leaked footage provides insight into the innovative ideas and concepts that developers explore, often under tight wraps until official announcements. As fans continue to uncover more details and speculate about these cancelled games, the leak serves as a reminder of the complexities and uncertainties that often accompany the production of video games.