The timing dovetails quite properly with the reveal of the brand new studio Clovers…
Hideki Kamiya, the often controversial co-founder of PlatinumGames and director of Ōkami left the studio again in 2023. Evidently the creator isn’t alone in his departure from Platinum if the rumors are true. In keeping with a thread on Reddit, 4 instrumental devs from the studio have departed:
- Kenji Saito | Metallic Gear Rising
- Takahisa Taura | Astral Chain/NieR: Automata
- Masaki Yamanaka | The Fantastic 101
- Abebe Tinari | Bayonetta Origins
Whereas all 4 haven’t made their departures official, the quartet have eliminated point out of PlatinumGames from their respective social media bios. The timing is definitely curious as Kamiya just isn’t solely engaged on the sequel to Ōkami, however he’s doing it underneath the auspices of his new studio (aptly named) Clovers. May these 4 have made their method to Kamiya’s aspect as soon as extra? As we study extra, we’ll share it with you all, so maintain your eyes glued to Nintendojo for extra.
Supply: Reddit