It could be “nearing release”
In mid-2019,Nintendo announcedDetective Pikachu 2, a sequel to theDetective Pikachugame (which ended on an unresolved note)…and not a peep has been uttered since then. Let’s look at the timeline of how everythingDetective Pikachu-related has gone down.
The full timeline of theDetective Pikachuseries
So this new late-2022 update actually all boils down to aLinkedIn profile from Jonathan Murphy, who worked on the game atCreatures Inc(the studio that developed the first entry).As spotted by Famiboards user MetalLord, Murphy used the phrase “worked on one unannounced project and onenearing release,Detective Pikachu 2.” Murphy has since changed their LinkedIn profile to note that the game is “in development,” removing a mention of “nearing release.”
Honestly, this is pretty explosive info if it’s actually correct, especially if Nintendo is aiming for a mid-2023 release to spice up the Nintendo Switch lineup. While the jury is out on how accurate this LinkedIn statement is, at the very least,Detective Pikachu 2is still in development. Some of us want to know how the game ends (assuming it’s not the same as the film)!
