Katsuhiro Harada, Creator of Tekken, Establishes New Studio VS Studio SNK with Investment from SNK

SNK CORPORATION announced the new game development studio VS Studio SNK.
Katsuhiro Harada, the creator of the 3D fighting game Tekken, has been appointed as the representative.

Establishment of New Studio VS Studio SNK

SNK CORPORATION announced that on May 1, 2026, it invested in Katsuhiro Harada (@Harada_TEKKEN)'s newly established game development studio VS Studio SNK and welcomed it into the SNK Group as a consolidated subsidiary.
The new studio and SNK will collaborate in game software development to further strengthen development capabilities.

VS Studio SNK Logo and Official Website Released

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In conjunction with this announcement, the VS Studio SNK logo and official website were released.

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The official website features the interior of the office and other details.

Video Message from Representative Katsuhiro Harada Also Released

A video message from Katsuhiro Harada, who was appointed as the representative, was also released on the SNK OFFICIAL YouTube channel.
Harada's passion is expressed through statements such as, "I wanted a place where I could focus solely on making games with trusted colleagues. A place where we dedicate out time to creating truly great games."
Please be sure to check it out.

How the games produced by VS Studio SNK will impact the game industry and, by extension, esports remains to be seen.
Let's look forward to future updates.

Comment from Representative Katsuhiro Harada

We are pleased to announce the launch of our new game development studio, “VS Studio.” VS Studio’s philosophy is “Beyond tradition, crafted to perfection.”

We will combine technology, sensibility, and world-class expertise to pursue the ultimate.
From a free, open, and spacious environment, we will generate new ideas and create memorable games.

We established this studio to bring this vision to life.
The “VS” in VS Studio holds various meanings. It represents our roots in “Video game Soft (VS Development Division)”, the spirit of “Versus” challenging tradition, and many other meanings symbolizing innovation and challenge, such as “Visionary Standard”, “Volition Shift”, and “Vanguard Spirit.”

Having been involved in game development for many years, I’ve constantly considered how I want to spend my time as a developer and what kind of environment allows developers to perform at their best. VS Studio is one answer to that question.

By bringing together technology and knowledge, and working with passionate colleagues, we aim to deliver the best gaming experiences to users worldwide. VS Studio aspires to be a studio that continues to take on such challenges, and we are looking for new team members who share our vision.

Please look forward to the future of VS Studio.

SNK CORPORATION official website

Comment from SNK's Yasuyuki Oda

I am extremely proud to welcome Katsuhiro Harada, who has been a long-time friend and a worthy rival to us, into our group. We’ve long discussed the hypothetical scenario of working together, and now that dream has become a reality. To be honest, nothing has been decided yet, but I have no doubt that things will become even more exciting than ever before. We look forward to your continued support for SNK and VS Studio.

SNK CORPORATION official website