Legendary Capcom developer (*30*) Itsuno, who most just lately directed Dragon’s Dogma 2 and Devil May Cry 5, has left the corporate after greater than 30 years.
Itsuno introduced his departure on X/Twitter however assured followers he wasn’t quitting video video games all collectively. He left Capcom in August and will start a brand new undertaking in a brand new setting from someday in September.
“On the finish of August 2024, I shall be leaving Capcom after 30 years and 5 months,” Itsuno stated. “Thanks on your long run help of the video games and characters I’ve been answerable for. I hope you’ll proceed to help Capcom’s video games and characters.
“From September, I’ll begin creating a brand new recreation in a brand new setting. I hope to create enjoyable, lovely video games which can be as memorable as, or much more memorable than, those I’ve created to this point. Please keep tuned for my subsequent creation.”
Itsuno started at Capcom in 1994 and labored his manner up from planning video games corresponding to Avenue Fighter Alpha to co-directing the likes of Energy Stone and ultimately directing with video games corresponding to Capcom vs. SNK 2: Mark the Millenium 2001.
Itsuno maybe gained probably the most fame by his work on Devil May Cry, and can be named director on the third and fourth video games alongside the unique Dragon’s Dogma.
He left Capcom on a excessive word, as Dragon’s Dogma 2 boosted Capcom to new monetary heights and was nicely acquired by critics too. In our 8/10 evaluate, IGN stated: “Extra of a redo than a sequel, Dragon’s Dogma 2 is an odd and great action-RPG that bolsters the unique’s strengths with out addressing its weaknesses.”
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