Nintendo's Consideration of Mother 3 Translation: Earthbound Creator Reveals Complexity

Shigesato Itoi, the creator of Earthbound and Mother 3, has revealed in a new documentary that he has discussed the possibility of a Mother 3 translation with Nintendo. While he expressed his desire for people in the U.S. to play the game, he also stated that he considers it a closed chapter in his life and is reluctant to work on the project himself. The decision not to localize Mother 3 has been attributed to Nintendo's business needs and situation at the time. However, fans continue to hope for a worldwide English release.