Capcom’s Hideaki Itsuno, famend for steering Satan Could Cry and Dragon’s Dogma, will go away Capcom by the top of August. In a brand new tweet, Itsuno thanks followers for his or her “long-term assist of the video games and characters I’ve been accountable for” and hopes “you’ll proceed to assist Capcom’s video games and characters.”

What’s subsequent for him? In September, Itsuno will start “growing a brand new sport in a brand new setting. I hope to create enjoyable, stunning video games which are as memorable as, or much more memorable than, those I’ve created up to now.” He requested followers to “keep tuned for my subsequent creation!”

Itsuno didn’t specify his precise cause for leaving Capcom, the place he’s spent over 30 years of his profession. Initially introduced on for the arcade division and ultimately went on to co-direct Star Gladiator and Rival Colleges: United by Destiny. His most well-known work is on the Satan Could Cry and Dragon’s Dogma franchises.

Satan Could Cry 5 has offered 8.4 million items in its lifetime, whereas Dragon’s Dogma 2 arrived earlier this yr and has offered three million items. Try our evaluation for the latter right here. As for the way forward for Dragon’s Dogma 2, Capcom hasn’t indicated whether or not it’ll obtain any post-launch expansions or new content material. Keep tuned for updates within the meantime.

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— Hideaki Itsuno (@tomqe) August 31, 2024