The Wednesday letters page predicts Luigi’s Mansion 4 for Switch 2 in 2027, as a reader wishes Star Wars Zero Company had a different setting. Readers also weigh in on the GTA 6 Ultimate Edition’s appeal and the lack of special edition consoles.
GTA 6 Ultimate Edition: A Fair Price?
One reader, Zeiss Direct, isn’t surprised that the Ultimate Edition of GTA 6 is the best-seller, given the talk of the standard edition being £100. They believe Take-Two made the right choice by not being greedy, noting that the Ultimate Edition doesn’t have anything super essential but includes a fair amount of interesting stuff. At £90, it’s not much more to know you have the best version.
The reader admits there’s no point in pre-ordering anyway, but they’ve made their pre-order, understanding it’s about wanting the game to feel closer and showing loyalty. They praise Take-Two for using the carrot rather than the stick, gently tempting people to spend an extra £20 instead of forcing a minimum of £100.
Switch 2 Predictions and Star Wars Setting
Zeiss Direct also predicts a Zelda branded Switch 2 this Christmas, based on leaked console boxes they believe are real. They bet the Direct will happen next week, possibly not at Gamescom, and launch in November. They’re willing to bet internet points on it.
Another reader, Gauntlett, questions why Star Wars Zero Company is set in the prequel universe, preferring the original trilogy backdrop. They’d rather have a Jawa before Jar Jar and wonder why the Outlaws game didn’t let you play as Han Solo, possibly requiring payment for Harrison Ford’s likeness. The latest Indiana Jones game used his likeness.
Big Walk Success and Special Consoles
Jonesy is glad to see Big Walk doing well with 1 million sold, but worries about having enough friends to play co-op. They note that the game can be played with just two people, which might explain why so-called friendslop has done well—teenagers just playing to socialise don’t care about the game’s quality. Big Walk requires the right kind of people willing to play properly.
Sarson appreciates the yellow Wolverine DualSense and the Zelda themed Switch 2, assuming the component crisis is why we haven’t had many special edition consoles. They feel this generation seems half-assed, with few special edition PlayStation 5s before this one.
Retro Gaming and Future Nintendo Titles
Sarson looks forward to the Amiga 1200 remake coming this Christmas, interested in how the fan scene has evolved. They think new Amiga games could be interesting, comparing to modern indie games purposely looking like Game Boy Color games.
Onibee predicts Luigi’s Mansion 4 for 2027, noting it seems overdue. They also mention Pokémon Winds and Waves next year, and question why Fire Emblem was chosen this year instead. They’re unsure about Animal Crossing, a new 3D Super Mario, or Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Switch 2 Edition.
In other news, a reader asks about Kingdom Hearts 4’s Star Wars world, and GC says it’s as likely as ever given Disney’s Star Wars vs. Marvel comic book announcement. Another reader played Halo: Campaign Evolved for the first time, finding it repetitive but liking the weapons.
