Bayonetta, Devil May Cry and Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance creator Hideki Kamiya is leaving PlatinumGames, the studio he founded

Famous Japanese game designer Hideki Kamiya, the author of Devil May Cry and Bayonetta series, announced the end of his work at PlatinumGames.

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Hideki Kamiya was one of the founders of PlatinumGames, which since 2007 has been creating unique games, loved by millions of gamers. The studio is best known for Bayonetta, Vanquish, Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance and NieR: Automata.

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- PlatinumGames Inc. (@platinumgames) September 25, 2023

The game designer didn't explain the reasons behind his decision, but hinted that his career in the gaming industry isn't over yet.

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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- 神谷英樹 Hideki Kamiya (@PG_kamiya) September 25, 2023

Hopefully slasher fans will still see auteur and unique games from Hideki Kamiya.

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