Rumor: Some PlatinumGames Devs Appear to Have Left the Firm

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. Based on 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 Great 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 actually curious as Kamiya isn’t solely engaged on the sequel to Ōkami, however he’s doing it below the auspices of his new studio (aptly named) Clovers. Would possibly these 4 have made their strategy to Kamiya’s aspect as soon as extra? As we be taught extra, we’ll share it with you all, so maintain your eyes glued to Nintendojo for extra.

Supply: Reddit