Capcom Mainstay Hideaki Itsuno Declares Departure From Firm

Capcom mainstay Hideaki Itsuno has confirmed his intention to go away the Japanese developer after over 30 years, with a view to beginning growth on a ‘’new recreation in a brand new setting” in September.

Releasing a press release on X, (formally often called Twitter) Itsuno-san introduced the shock information by saying: ‘’On the finish of August 2024, I will probably be leaving Capcom after 30 years and 5 months. Thanks in your long-term help of the video games and characters I’ve been liable for.”

Initially reducing his enamel with combating video games akin to Star Gladiator and Rival Faculties: United By Destiny, Itsuno-san rapidly rose up the ranks inside the Osaka-based developer, happening to direct the fan-favourite Dreamcast sequel Energy Stone 2, earlier than hopping between genres with the likes of One Piece Mansion and Auto Modellista.

He then took over as director through the tumultuous growth of Satan Might Cry 2 and after being sad with the ultimate product requested that he be put in because the director of the subsequent entry from the get-go.

Having had his want granted, Satan Might Cry 3 proved to be a return to kind for the collection and Itsuno-san remained within the director position for each subsequent sequel. Extra not too long ago, Itsuno-san has been identified for his work with the Dragon’s Dogma collection, having directed the second entry which launched earlier this yr.

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