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 recreation in a brand new atmosphere” in September.
Releasing an announcement on X, (formally referred to as Twitter) Itsuno-san introduced the shock information by saying: ‘’On the finish of August 2024, I can be leaving Capcom after 30 years and 5 months. Thanks in your long-term assist of the video games and characters I’ve been chargeable for.”
Initially reducing his enamel with preventing video games equivalent to Star Gladiator and Rival Colleges: 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 following entry from the get-go.
Having had his want granted, Satan Might Cry 3 proved to be a return to type for the sequence and Itsuno-san remained within the director position for each subsequent sequel. Extra not too long ago, Itsuno-san has been recognized for his work with the Dragon’s Dogma sequence, having directed the second entry which launched earlier this yr.
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