Banjo-Kazooie composer Grant Kirkhope says Nintendo was “surprised” by Super Smash Bros. Ultimate reaction

During its Nintendo Direct presentation at E3 2019, Nintendo revealed new paid downloadable fighters coming to the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate game, including Banjo-Kazooie for this fall. In a recent interview, Banjo-Kazooie composer Grant Kirkhope explained how Nintendo was “surprised” by the reaction to the iconic duo’s addition to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate:

“They were surprised by how crazy it went,” he said. “The E3 reveal seemed to be gigantic. When I was speaking to Nintendo back at their booth at E3, they were all saying it was a bigger reaction than they’re normally used to for Smash.

“So Nintendo did recognise that it was a big deal. They were surprised. And we all were: it was such a huge release for all those fans who’ve been waiting so long for a new game.”

Source: VGC