Famed Dragon’s Dogma and Satan Might Cry Director Hideaki Itsuno Leaves Capcom After 30 Years

Legendary Capcom developer Hideaki Itsuno, who most just lately directed Dragon’s Dogma 2 and Satan Might Cry 5, has left the corporate after greater than 30 years.

Itsuno introduced his departure on X/Twitter however assured followers he wasn’t quitting video video games all collectively. He left Capcom in August and can start a brand new mission in a brand new surroundings from someday in September.

“On the finish of August 2024, I will likely be leaving Capcom after 30 years and 5 months,” Itsuno mentioned. “Thanks to your long run help of the video games and characters I’ve been liable for. I hope you’ll proceed to help Capcom’s video games and characters.

“From September, I’ll begin creating a brand new recreation in a brand new surroundings. I hope to create enjoyable, stunning video games which can be as memorable as, or much more memorable than, those I’ve created thus far. Please keep tuned for my subsequent creation.”

Itsuno started at Capcom in 1994 and labored his manner up from planning video games reminiscent of Avenue Fighter Alpha to co-directing the likes of Energy Stone and ultimately directing with video games reminiscent of Capcom vs. SNK 2: Mark the Millenium 2001.

Itsuno maybe gained probably the most fame by means of his work on Satan Might Cry, and can be named director on the third and fourth video games alongside the unique Dragon’s Dogma.

He left Capcom on a excessive word, as Dragon’s Dogma 2 boosted Capcom to new monetary heights and was nicely obtained by critics too. In our 8/10 evaluation, IGN mentioned: “Extra of a redo than a sequel, Dragon’s Dogma 2 is an odd and fantastic action-RPG that bolsters the unique’s strengths with out addressing its weaknesses.”

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Ryan Dinsdale is an IGN freelance reporter. He’ll speak about The Witcher all day.