Hideaki Itsuno, the director of the Dragon’s Dogma series and other major games for Capcom, has announced his departure from the company. It happened on Saturday 31 August.

Itsuno, who has been working at Capcom since the 90s, is known for his work on such popular series as Devil May Cry and Dragon’s Dogma. The latter sold more than 2.5 million copies in 10 days after its release earlier this year. Dragon’s Dogma also set a record for the number of simultaneous players on launch day on Steam.

On Saturday, Itsuno said that he would start developing a new game in a different setting from September. He expressed hope that fans would continue to support Capcom’s projects. He himself will continue to create fun and memorable games, but in a different professional environment.

Hideaki Itsuno’s achievements

Hideaki Itsuno is a Japanese game designer and director, best known for his work at Capcom. He has had a significant impact on the video game industry, especially in the action and fighting game genres. He has been involved in the development of Devil May Cry, Dragon’s Dogma, Street Fighter Alpha, and Rival Schools.

Itsuno became the director of the Devil May Cry series after the first instalment. Although the second part received mixed reviews, it significantly increased the level of quality in Devil May Cry 3: Dante’s Awakening. The third part has become one of the most favourite games in the series. His work on Devil May Cry 4 and Devil May Cry 5 cemented his status as one of the most influential directors in the industry.

Itsuno also created and directed Dragon’s Dogma. This is an open-world role-playing game that has been praised for its combat system and unique locations. The game has gained a cult status. A few years after its release, an update was released in the form of Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen.

He has also worked on several well-known fighting games, such as Street Fighter Alpha and Rival Schools. Itsuno played an important role in the development of these series, introducing new mechanics and improving the quality of the game.

The Japanese developer is known for his ability to combine addictive gameplay with high complexity and innovation, making his works popular with players around the world. His contribution to the video game industry puts him among the best game designers of his time.