Unsubstantiated Rumours, Leaks + Speculation

Xbox fans have been begging for years to see the return of Banjo-Kazooie, but the possibility of a new game might be less likely than ever. During a recent event to promote Microsoft Flight Simulator, attendees were apparently asked about which franchises they would like to see return in the future. The event was attended by YouTuber Puerta al Sotano, who replied that he’d like to see Banjo-Kazooie make a comeback. Apparently this prompted a response from Aaron Greenberg, the VP of marketing at Xbox Games. Puerta al Sotano reports that Greenberg’s response was that “nobody cares about Banjo-Kazooie.”

It’s worth noting that Greenberg has said nothing about this exchange on social media, and we could be lacking greater context. It’s possible Greenberg was simply making an off-hand joke, given the sheer number of people that have requested a new Banjo-Kazooie over the last 15 years or so. It’s also possible that Greenberg was being serious, and doesn’t think that the series has the kind of pull it did when it first made its debut. If the latter is the case, he’s certainly entitled to that opinion! However, without being in attendance, there’s no real way of knowing the context of his comments.