Transfer over, Gears of Struggle — Ecco the Dolphin is lastly getting a remaster. And never solely the primary recreation, however the sequel, Tides of Time, can also be getting the remaster therapy.
Oh, and to prime issues off, a “new, third recreation” can also be within the works, sequence creator Ed Annunziata has revealed. And the place was this all introduced? On the backside of an Xbox Wire weblog celebrating Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
In an interview with Xbox Wire, Annunziata says “Me and your entire unique workforce are going to Remaster the unique Ecco the Dolphin and Tides of Time video games.”
“Then we’ll make a brand new, third recreation with up to date play and GPU sensibilities.” He concludes, linking to a model new web site with a countdown which is scheduled to finish on twenty fifth April 2026. Yep, that basically is a countdown for over 3500 hours (on the time of writing).
We all know actually nothing else in regards to the new recreation or the remasters, not even what platforms they’re coming to, however Annunziata did inform us that “finally, there might be a brand new Ecco” manner again in 2019. So Swap 2 is most likely in consideration.
The unique Ecco the Dolphin launched in 1992 on the Sega Mega Drive / Genesis and is without doubt one of the most original video games on the system. Taking part in because the titular dolphin, it’s a must to discover the oceans all through time to guard your own home, and Earth, from aliens. You may already play this one on Swap through the Nintendo Swap On-line + Growth Pack service, in case you’re subscribed.
A sequel, Tides of Time adopted in 1994 and allowed Ecco to remodel into totally different animals and in addition assault utilizing a multi-directional sonar. The sequence did proceed with two edutainment video games and a Dreamcast reboot referred to as Defender of the Future, however the sequence resulted in 2001 after the cancellation of a sequel.
Annunziata did launch a Kickstarter for a non secular successor in 2013 that sadly didn’t get off the bottom, however some new hope was sparked again in January 2025 when Sega reportedly filed emblems for Ecco (as reported by our sister website Time Extension).
We’ll hold swimming round for more information, however for now, tell us what you consider the return of Ecco the Dolphin within the feedback.
