Exciting new leaks from the Nintendo world have emerged, unveiling astonishing footage of an unreleased Retro Studios game alongside a prototype for the beloved Ridge Racer franchise. This staggering information surfaced on Reddit earlier today, showcasing a treasure trove of materials discovered within an old Nintendo Switch development kit.

The leaked files reveal several intriguing builds, including:

Leaked Builds

- Old Splatoon 2 debug builds

- Rime

- An unreleased Lego Civilization game

- An unreleased Ridge Racer prototype

- An unreleased Retro Studios game codenamed Project Harmony

- Arms debug build

Among these, the Ridge Racer title, which was reportedly in collaboration with Bandai Namco Studios Singapore, harnessed the capabilities of Unreal Engine 4, hinting at a promising yet abandoned racing experience.

Perhaps even more fascinating is the footage released of Project Harmony, a prototype developed by Retro Studios. Early visuals reveal a whimsical pixie-like protagonist capable of summoning magical mounts, including an enchanting winged fish. Screenshots from the prototype's user interface showcase elements like a Log and World Map, laying the groundwork for an adventure filled with wonder.

Mass speculation suggests that Harmony could potentially be the music RPG that Retro Studios has previously been rumored to be developing. In an illuminating January interview, YouTuber Reece 'Kiwi Talkz' Reilly spoke with former employees, who hinted at a music-themed project being made between the production of Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze and Metroid Prime Remastered. It was said this curious title aimed to integrate singing as a core gameplay mechanic – a feature evident in the newly leaked footage.

However, insiders claim that Nintendo halted production on the project due to significant struggles, describing it as “a huge disaster” and indicating it was “going nowhere” for an extended period. Notably, both builds are said to date back to 2017, remaining in the shadows until now.

In addition to this exciting scoop, there's fresh buzz surrounding Nintendo as just last week, fans were treated to a glimpse of the highly anticipated Switch 2 console. Following Nintendo's latest presentation, pre-orders launched in the UK and were met with rapid sellouts, indicating the immense demand for this next-generation system.

As we dive deeper into the world of unreleased Nintendo games, the community remains eager for any further revelations. What might these projects have become? Stay tuned as more details emerge!