In a significant development in the gaming industry, Hideaki Itsuno, the esteemed director behind the renowned Devil May Cry and Dragon's Dogma franchises, has announced his departure from Capcom after an impressive thirty-year tenure with the company. Itsuno's announcement was made via a post on X, where he expressed gratitude toward fans for their unwavering support throughout his career.
Itsuno revealed that starting September, he will embark on a new journey to create a fresh game outside the walls of Capcom. He expressed his aspirations to develop entertaining and captivating games that could rival the memorable experiences he has crafted in his past projects. He encouraged fans to stay tuned for upcoming announcements regarding his latest venture.
His most recent achievement was directing Dragon's Dogma 2, released earlier this year. Despite facing challenges with optimization and performance at launch, the game successfully sold over 2.5 million copies in its first two weeks and set a record for the highest concurrent player count for a Capcom title on Steam during its launch day.
While Itsuno is most recognized for his contributions to the Devil May Cry and Dragon's Dogma series, his directorial expertise also extends to several acclaimed fighting games from Capcom. Titles such as Capcom vs. SNK 2: Mark of the Millennium 2001, Star Gladiator, Project Justice, and the Power Stone series are among his notable works. Players can expect to see some of these beloved titles featured in the upcoming Capcom Fighting Collection 2, slated for release in 2025.
Meanwhile, enthusiasts can anticipate the upcoming launch of the Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics, set for release on September 12 for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and Steam, offering an engaging experience while awaiting further updates on Itsuno’s latest venture.
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