Capcom Mainstay Hideaki Itsuno Publicizes 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 sport in a brand new atmosphere” 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 on your long-term help of the video games and characters I’ve been accountable for.”

Initially slicing his tooth with preventing video games reminiscent of Star Gladiator and Rival Colleges: United By Destiny, Itsuno-san rapidly rose up the ranks throughout the Osaka-based developer, occurring 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 function for each subsequent sequel. Extra lately, 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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