Hideki Kamiya to depart Platinum Games in October
We remorse to announce that Hideki Kamiya might be leaving Platinum Games on October 12, 2023,” Platinum Games introduced on X. “We are actually grateful for his inventive concepts, management, and contribution to the expansion of Platinum Games from our start-up to this very day.
“We consider that he’ll proceed to achieve his future endeavors as a recreation creator. We are trying ahead to seeing the sport business develop into a greater place with him in it. We want him all the most effective for the longer term!”
In a follow-up submit on social media, Kamiya mentioned, “This got here after quite a lot of consideration primarily based alone beliefs and was on no account a simple determination to make. However, I really feel this consequence is for the most effective. I’ll proceed to create in my Hideki Kamiya manner. I hope you may hold your eyes peeled.”
During his time at Platinum Games, Kamiya directed the Bayonetta sequence (the one Bayonetta achievements are for the unique recreation because the sequence grew to become Nintendo unique with its sequels), in addition to The Wonderful 101.
Kamiya was engaged on the Xbox-exclusive Scalebound earlier than Microsoft doomed it with a cancellation in 2017. There have been varied rumors in regards to the mission being revived in recent times, and whereas Platinum Games has mentioned that it will like to work on the sport once more, Microsoft hasn’t appeared as eager.
Last 12 months, Kamiya confirmed curiosity in engaged on Scalebound once more, saying that he’d like to talk with Microsoft about getting the mission again within the works. Could Kamiya be engaged on Scalebound with out Platinum Games? Unlikely… however we will dream!
