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 can be leaving Capcom after 30 years and 5 months,” Itsuno stated. “Thanks to your long run assist of the video games and characters I’ve been answerable for. I hope you’ll proceed to assist 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 are 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 approach up from planning video games equivalent to Avenue Fighter Alpha to co-directing the likes of Energy Stone and finally directing with video games equivalent to Capcom vs. SNK 2: Mark the Millenium 2001.
Itsuno maybe gained essentially the most status by way of his work on Satan Might Cry, and could 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 assessment, IGN stated: “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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