UPDATE 26/09/23:Hideki Kamiya has commented further on his departure from PlatinumGames, thanking fans for their support.
Thank you so much," he posted on X, formerly Twitter (as translated byVGC).
“I’m not worried about my future at all.
I will continue to be grateful for the help of others.
It remains unclear what’s next for Kamiya.
ORIGINAL STORY 25/09/2023:Hideki Kamiya, creator ofBayonettaandThe Wonderful 101, has announced he will leave developer PlatinumGames.
“We believe that he will continue to succeed in his future endeavours as a game creator.
We are looking forward to seeing the game industry grow into a better place with him in it.
We wish him all the best for the future.”
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Kamiya followed up with his own post.
“However, I feel this outcome is for the best.
I will continue to create in my Hideki Kamiya way.
I hope you’ll keep your eyes peeled.”
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Kamiya co-founded PlatinumGames in 2006, alongside Resident Evil creator Shinji Mikami.
The two previously worked together at Capcom on the Resident Evil and Devil May Cry series.
There Kamiya was best known for creating the Bayonetta series.
Earlier this year,Mikami announced his departure from Tango Gameworks, shortly after the release ofHi-Fi Rush.
Could the two be joining forces once more?
