Dragon’s Dogma 2 & Devil May Cry 5 director joins new studio

Dragon's Dogma 2 & Devil May Cry 5 director joins new studio

As a seasoned gamer with decades of gaming history etched into my memory banks, the news about Hideaki Itsuno joining LightSpeed Japan Studio is nothing short of exhilarating! For over three decades, this man has been the mastermind behind some of the most iconic games in the industry, from Devil May Cry to Dragon’s Dogma. His move to a new studio feels like a home run for gamers everywhere, myself included.


Notable figure in the gaming world, Hideaki Itsuno, is shifting to a different studio to spearhead the development of upcoming AAA titles. Itsuno has now taken charge as the head of Lightspeed Japan Studio. Previously, he parted ways with Capcom earlier this year, where he was responsible for directing Dragon’s Dogma 2, Devil May Cry 5, and numerous other cherished games.

This week, LightSpeed Studios revealed that Hideaki Itsuno has been appointed to lead their Japanese studio on social media. From now on, Itsuno will serve as the head of LightSpeed Japan Studio and its director. The company plans to create AAA games and projects, and they are currently hiring for these positions too.

🥳 Exciting News! We’re thrilled to welcome Itsuo Tomonaga as our new CEO at LightSpeed Japan Studio. With over 30 years of experience, @tomqe will be leading the development of AAA Action Games alongside our global team. Don’t miss out on joining our global talent pool!🚀

— LightSpeed Studios (@__lightspeed___) November 12, 2024

30 years ago, Hideaki Itsuno bid farewell to Capcom in September 2024, but he didn’t say goodbye to the world of game development. Instead, he hinted that he was moving on to create a fresh project in a different setting. It appears LightSpeed Japan Studio is this new setting, so we’re all curious about what Itsuno is cooking up now. Many experienced developers have ventured out on their own, including Hironobu Sakaguchi, the mastermind behind Final Fantasy, who released Fantasian under his independent studio Mistwalker and is currently working on something exciting as well.

Just like the director of hit Capcom games such as Devil May Cry and Dragon’s Dogma, Itsuno possesses a diverse range of talents and experiences. Keep an eye out on this space as we eagerly anticipate his future endeavors – more updates coming soon here at Shacknews!

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2024-11-12 21:57