>>52146653>why didn't they keep the sprite artstyle?Realistically speaking, they had to get with the times. If they kept up with 2D artstyle normies would've eventually asked why the games aren't $15 eShop games.
3D models are easier to future-proof (which is why they've been using the same models from XY to BDSP) and more standarized so they can share it with other studios (see: Mystery Dungeon DX, Pokémon GO).
Nintendo either needs to make better hardware next gen to help cover up for GF's incompetence or they need to switch to Unity or Unreal because it's clear they can't do engines.
