Whereas layoffs are sometimes an unlucky and common sight within the gaming trade, it’s not that usually to see a co-founder and beloved member of the group depart with no clear cause. That’s what is occurring to PlatinumGames, the place Hideki Kamiya will take his go away quickly.
As introduced on Twitter/X, the studio tweeted the news, with Kamiya parting methods with the studio he co-founded with present CEO Atsushi Inabata and former workers Shinji Mikami and Tatsuya Minami on October 12 subsequent month.
“We’re actually grateful for his inventive concepts, management, and contribution to the expansion of PlatinumGames from our start-up to this very day,” the assertion stated. “We consider that he’ll proceed to achieve his future endeavors as a recreation creator. We’re trying ahead to seeing the sport trade develop into a greater place with him in it. We want him all the perfect for the longer term!”
The creator additionally had his say, sharing that the choice solely “got here after loads of consideration” based mostly on his personal beliefs, and was a troublesome one to make. Kamiya promised to proceed to create in his personal distinctive approach, which is what longtime followers would hope to see following the information. There aren’t any additional particulars about the place he’s going, or why a departure was mandatory.
As a part of his legacy at PlatinumGames, Kamiya is probably greatest recognized for creating Bayonetta and directed The Fantastic 101. He was additionally supposedly directing the undertaking codenamed Venture G.G. earlier than this announcement, so it stays to be seen simply what’s going to occur with that recreation transferring ahead.