Nintendo Files Trademark for Hotel Dusk: Room 215 in Japan
In an unexpected move, Nintendo has officially filed a new trademark application in Japan for the cult-classic adventure game Hotel Dusk: Room 215. The application, published on May 19, 2025 (as verified through the J-PlatPat system), under the number T2025-50557, appears to be more than a standard renewal — sparking speculation about a possible remake or re-release on the Nintendo Switch.
The filing covers a broad range of goods and services including downloadable game software, memory cards for video game machines, smartphone apps, and electronic publications, which points toward potential digital distribution or online compatibility.
Why This Trademark Is Different
Interestingly, this trademark is not for the Japanese title of the game, Wish Room: Angel’s Memory, which already had a separate renewal in 2015 (valid until 2026). Instead, Nintendo has filed for the international title, Hotel Dusk: Room 215, which has never before been trademarked in Japan.
This has led fans to believe something bigger may be in the works — possibly similar to the Another Code: Recollection remakes recently launched for the Switch. Some speculate this could also mean inclusion in a potential Nintendo DS Classics lineup for Nintendo Switch Online, especially with rumors heating up around a possible Switch 2 announcement.
The trademark was first noticed by a Twitter user @Necrolipe.
What Could Be Coming?
There are a few likely scenarios:
- Remake or Remaster: Given Nintendo’s trend of reviving older narrative titles with enhanced graphics and touch controls, this could signal a Hotel Dusk remake in development.
- Switch Online Re-release: As Nintendo expands its retro game offerings, this could be a strategic move to add Hotel Dusk as part of a DS game lineup.
- Mobile or Digital Port: The wide range of classes in the trademark also include smartphone programs, pointing toward a digital port for iOS, Android, or eShop.
What Is Hotel Dusk: Room 215?
Hotel Dusk: Room 215 is a visual novel adventure game developed and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo DS handheld game console. It was first released in Japan, and then later in North America. It was famous for its immersive narrative, beautiful rotoscoped animation and interesting usage of the DS, held vertically like a book. It was never a blockbuster hit, but it found a devoted cult following for its storytelling and design.
Final Thoughts
Although Nintendo has yet to make an official statement, this trademark could be a precursor to many exciting things for fans of the DS days and story centric games alike. Whether it is a remake or a classic line, or even an all new release, this trademark leaves hope that one of Nintendo’s more treasured mystery adventures may come back to life.
