Nintendo Reportedly Preps New Famicom Detective Club
A new entry in the cult mystery series is said to be in development for the Nintendo Switch 2.
Updated on Nov. 9, 2026 in Gaming
Nintendo is reportedly preparing a new Famicom Detective Club game for the Nintendo Switch 2, according to a report from insider Nash Weedle. The report says the dark tone of the latest release is expected to carry over into the new title.
Why it matters
The series, which debuted in 1988, has been revived repeatedly on Nintendo platforms, and the report suggests Nintendo values the most recent entry creatively despite modest commercial results. A continued commitment would signal that the company sees lasting value in its niche mystery franchise.
The latest Famicom Detective Club releases hold a Metacritic score of 74, based on critic reviews. The new game has not been officially confirmed, and no release window or pricing has been disclosed.
The players
Nintendo
Nintendo is the Japanese video game company that created the Famicom and the Nintendo Switch platforms and has published the Famicom Detective Club series since its debut.
Yoshio Sakamoto
Yoshio Sakamoto is a Nintendo game designer and writer who designed and wrote the original Famicom Detective Club title, The Missing Heir.
Nash Weedle
Nash Weedle is a video game insider whose report is the source of the claims about the new Famicom Detective Club game.
The details
The report from Nash Weedle states that Nintendo considers the most recent release a creative triumph and is happy to continue the series despite lackluster sales. The new game is reportedly expected to keep the darker tone established in the 2024 entry, Emio - The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club.
Timeline
1988: Famicom Detective Club debuted with The Missing Heir.
1989: The Girl Who Stands Behind was released on the Famicom Disk System.
1998: The Girl Who Stands Behind received a Super Nintendo remake.
2004: The first two games were re-released on the Game Boy Advance.
2021: The first game received a Nintendo Switch remake, and the second was re-released.
Season Trajectory
The reported new game continues a run of revivals that began with the 2021 Nintendo Switch remakes of the first two titles. It extends that pattern onto the Switch 2, following the 2024 release of Emio - The Smiling Man on the original Switch.
If confirmed, the game would be playable on the Nintendo Switch 2, so existing Switch 2 owners would be the audience able to access it. Earlier entries have been sold through Nintendo's own eShop and remade for current hardware, which suggests similar access paths for any future release.
The takeaway
Fans of mystery games should watch for an official Nintendo announcement before assuming details from unofficial reports. Until then, the franchise's history of revivals on newer hardware is the most reliable guide to what may come.
Further reading
For more on the franchise's history on Nintendo consoles, browse our Gaming coverage.
