Hideki Kamiyathe creator of the series Bayonetta It is The Wonderful 101 announced through social media that he will leave PlatinumGames on October 12, 2023.
Kamiya served as game designer, director and executive vice president of PlatinumGames since October 1, 2007 together with the current CEO Atsushi Inabata and former members Shinji Mikami It is Tatsuya Minami. Before his departure he was producing a new game with the code name Project GGwhich he claimed to be the final title of his self-titled “heroes” trilogy, i.e. Viewtiful Joe It is The Wonderful 101.
A PlatinumGames communicated the following about the departure of Kamiya:
We regret to announce that Hideki Kamiya will leave PlatinumGames on October 12, 2023.
We are truly grateful for your creative ideas, leadership and contribution to the growth of PlatinumGames from its inception to today.
We believe you will continue to be successful in your future endeavors as a game creator. We look forward to seeing the gaming industry grow to a better place with you. We wish you all the best for the future!
And here is the message from himself Kamiya:
As announced on the official PlatinumGames
However, I feel this result is the best. I will continue to create in my own way.