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 setting” in September.
Releasing an announcement on X, (formally often called Twitter) Itsuno-san introduced the shock information by saying: ‘’On the finish of August 2024, I will likely be leaving Capcom after 30 years and 5 months. Thanks on your long-term assist of the video games and characters I’ve been chargeable for.”
Initially reducing his enamel with preventing video games comparable to Star Gladiator and Rival Colleges: United By Destiny, Itsuno-san shortly 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 throughout 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 subsequent 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 identified for his work with the Dragon’s Dogma sequence, having directed the second entry which launched earlier this yr.
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