Nintendo has filed a new trademark for Hotel Dusk: Room 215, the noir-style graphic adventure originally released on the Nintendo DS in 2007. The trademark, filed in Japan on May 9 and published on May 19, has sparked speculation about a potential return of this beloved title.
Developed by the now-defunct studio Cing, Hotel Dusk gained a loyal following for its hand-drawn art style, sideways DS storytelling format, and detective-driven narrative. Its mature tone and mysterious pacing set it apart from other DS titles of its era.
Notably, the filing uses the Western title “Hotel Dusk: Room 215,” which has never been registered in Japan until now. This move mirrors what Nintendo did with Cing’s Another Code series—a quiet trademark that eventually led to a full remake on Switch. While trademark filings don’t confirm anything, Nintendo’s renewed interest suggests the company recognizes the game’s lasting appeal. In a market increasingly craving narrative depth, its return could fill a niche that modern systems rarely touch.
With the Switch 2 expected soon, the timing of this filing feels intentional. Hotel Dusk wasn’t a blockbuster, but it left a lasting impression. If Nintendo handles a potential re-release with care, it might reintroduce a new generation to DS-era storytelling at its most atmospheric.
