Lost Odyssey was a JRPG released for the Xbox 360, with the creator of Final Fantasy Hironobu Sakaguchi as lead. The game featured a traditional turn-based system and most fans loved its aesthetic value. Although faring well with critics and selling moderately well, the Lost Odyssey IP has been inactive since the last decade.
However, in a twist that should give some hope to Lost Odyssey fans, Microsoft has recently renewed the trademark for Lost Odyssey. This development happened back in September with approval happening in October of this year.
Lost Odyssey: The Return of a Masterpiece
The Lost Odyssey was renewed by Microsoft strictly for computer programs and game software. As you can see below, this is a rather interesting take that certainly can be no coincidence. This means that a video game is most likely to happen in the upcoming years. In fact, a lot of properties besides the game were also renewed. From game soundtracks to the game’s typography (Which you can see above).
This couldn’t really mean much at the end of the day. It could very well be a way for them to protect their Intellectual Property. However, there’s also other factors that could also be taken into consideration that makes this case more compelling. The first and most important factor is the fact that Microsoft has a history of not renovating IPs once they no longer have any use for them.
Another important hint that dropped earlier this week came from Hironobu Sakaguchi himself while being interviewed as part of a special Famitsu article where many game developers talk about their plans for 2019. The creator revealed that he was working on a new project after the closure of his mobile game Terra Battle 2.
Of course, by the end of the day, this is still a rumor. However, the facts are lining up quite perfectly and gearing for a re-release or a sequel. Do you think that Lost Odyssey will come back? Do you see a connection between the trademark renewal and Sakaguchi’s words? Stay tuned at VGR for the latest news and updates.
Image credit via GearNuke.