PlatinumGames Loses Key Developer 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, the creator of Bayonetta, in September 2023, and subsequent rumors of other key developers leaving the studio.
Tinari's move to Housemarque, the Returnal developer, was confirmed via his LinkedIn profile. He has assumed a lead game designer role, likely contributing to Housemarque's currently unannounced new IP. While Housemarque's next project remains shrouded in secrecy, a 2026 reveal is anticipated by many.
PlatinumGames' recent losses raise questions about the impact on upcoming projects. While a year-long Bayonetta 15th-anniversary celebration is underway, hinting at a potential new installment, the future of Project GG, a new IP previously led by Kamiya, remains uncertain. The departure of several key figures casts a shadow over the studio's immediate future.
The shift in leadership at PlatinumGames, coupled with Tinari's move to Housemarque, signifies a significant change in the landscape of game development. The impact of these departures on future projects from both studios remains to be seen.
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