Capcom mainstay Hideaki Itsuno has confirmed his intention to depart the Japanese developer after over 30 years, with a view to beginning growth on a ‘’new sport in a brand new setting” in September.
Releasing an announcement on X, (formally generally known as 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 answerable for.”
Initially slicing his enamel with preventing video games corresponding to Star Gladiator and Rival Colleges: United By Destiny, Itsuno-san shortly 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 in the course of the tumultuous growth of Satan Could Cry 2 and after being sad with the ultimate product requested that he be put in because the director of the following entry from the get-go.
Having had his want granted, Satan Could 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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