PlatinumGames Loses Key Director to Housemarque
The departure of Abebe Tinari, director of Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon, from PlatinumGames to Housemarque, adds to the growing concerns surrounding PlatinumGames' future. This follows the high-profile exit of Hideki Kamiya, creator of the Bayonetta series, in September 2023. Kamiya's departure, attributed to creative differences, sparked initial worries, further fueled by the subsequent rumored departures of several other key developers who scrubbed their social media of PlatinumGames affiliations.
Tinari's move to Housemarque, confirmed via his LinkedIn profile, sees him taking on a lead game designer role. This suggests a significant contribution to Housemarque's currently unannounced new IP, a project the studio has been developing since the release of Returnal in 2021. While a reveal date remains undisclosed, many anticipate an unveiling no sooner than 2026.
The impact of these departures on PlatinumGames remains uncertain. While the studio recently announced a year-long celebration for Bayonetta's 15th anniversary, hinting at a potential new installment, the future of Project GG, a new IP spearheaded by the now-departed Kamiya, is shrouded in doubt. The project's development timeline is likely to be affected by this significant leadership change. The recent exodus of talent raises questions about PlatinumGames' current trajectory and the potential challenges facing its upcoming projects.
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