PlatinumGames has revealed that Hideki Kamiya, a prominent game designer, director, and the executive vice president of the studio, is set to depart on October 12, 2023.
The announcement came via official Twitter account, where the studio expressed their gratitude and wished him well for his future endeavors.
— PlatinumGames Inc. (@platinumgames) September 25, 2023
We regret to announce that Hideki Kamiya will be leaving PlatinumGames on October 12, 2023.
We are truly grateful for his creative ideas, leadership, and contribution to the growth of PlatinumGames from our start-up to this very day.
We believe that he will continue to succeed in his future endeavors as a game creator. We are looking forward to seeing the game industry grow into a better place with him in it. We wish him all the best for the future.
Kamiya also commented on his departure and urged people to keep their eyes peeled for what next.
As announced on the official PlatinumGames X account,
I will be leaving PlatinumGames on October 12, 2023.
This came after a lot of consideration based on my own beliefs.
and was by no means an easy decision to make.
(1/2)— 神谷英樹 Hideki Kamiya (@PG_kamiya) September 25, 2023
As announced on the official PlatinumGames X account, I will be leaving PlatinumGames on October 12, 2023. This came after a lot of consideration based on my own beliefs. and was by no means an easy decision to make.
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.
In October 2007, Kamiya, along with the current CEO Atsushi Inabata and former members Shinji Mikami and Tatsuya Minami, founded PlatinumGames. With Hideki Kamiya’s departure, only Atsushi Inabata remains from the original founders.
During his tenure at the studio, Kamiya helmed multiple projects including Bayonetta and The Wonderful 101, and he also served as the creative director on Sol Cresta.
Hideki Kamiya has provided us with countless memorable moments in the world of video games, and we extend our heartfelt best wishes to him for his future endeavors.