Game director Hideaki Itsuno, known for "Rival Schools," "Devil May Cry," and "Dragon's Dogma," revealed that he left Capcom Co., Ltd. at the end of August 2024.
Hideaki Itsuno Leaves Capcom at the End of August
— Hideaki Itsuno (@tomqe) August 31, 2024
I have an announcement for all my followers.
At the end of August 2024, I left Capcom, where I worked for 30 years and 5 months. Thank you for your long-standing support for the games and characters I was in charge of. I would be happy if you continue to support Capcom's games and characters.
Starting in September, I will begin developing a new game in a new environment.
I want to create a fun and beautiful game that will be just as, or even more, memorable than before.
Please look forward to my next work.
Hideaki Itsuno
(Translated from Japanese)
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Itsuno joined Capcom Co., Ltd. in 1994.
So far, he has worked on many popular titles, including the "Rival Schools" series, the "Devil May Cry" series, and the "Dragon's Dogma" series.
Saiga NAK also conducted an interview, and it is still fresh in our memory that the latest title, "Dragon's Dogma 2," was released in March 2024 after a 12-year hiatus.
In addition, it has been decided that he will start developing games in a new environment from September 2024.
While we look forward to what's next for Itsuno and his new game, you should also pay attention to "Capcom Fighting Collection 2," scheduled for release in 2025, as it will also feature the "Power Stone" series and Project Justice, which Itsuno directed.