Summary
Hideaki Itsuno, known for his work onDevil May CryandDragon’s Dogmaduring his time atCapcom, has teased a new project at his new LightSpeed Japan Studio. While little is known about the director’s next game, fans are eager to see what Itsuno will create after leavingCapcomin August 2024.
Hired by Capcom in 1994, Itsuno quickly made a name for himself at the company, working as a planner on games likeStreet Fighter AlphaandJoJo’s Bizarre Adventureduring his early years at the gaming giant. He eventually became known for his work on theDevil May Cryseries, directing four games in the franchise, as well as bothDragon’s Dogmatitles. After over 30 years,Itsuno left Capcom in 2024, promising his fans that he would continue making games. Months after his departure, the creator is finally teasing what he’s working on, though details remain sparse.
In a new Twitter post, Itsuno offered a message to his fans to kick off the new year. “A new project has already started,” he wrote. “We will do our best to announce it to everyone as soon as possible.” In November 2024, it was announced thatItsuno would lead LightSpeed Japan Studio, a new branch of Tencent’s LightSpeed Studio dedicated to creating original triple-A action games. This mystery game will be the company’s first title, and Itsuno also notes that the studio is looking for more developers to help bring the new project to life.
Hideaki Itsuno Promises to Announce New Game “As Soon As Possible”
Fans are pleased to know that Itsuno is working on something fresh, but many have begun speculating about what shape his first non-Capcom game in three decades will take. The director’s work on 2024’sDragon Dogma 2earned him renewed acclaim, with the title selling over three million copies globally within its first two months and earning critical acclaim for its gameplay and world. In November 2024, a datamine revealed thatDragon’s Dogma 2may be getting a multiplayer mode and DLC, though this has yet to be confirmed in any official capacity.
While details about Itsuno’s next game haven’t been revealed, Capcom has a few heavy hitters confirmed to be released in the coming months.Monster Hunter Wildsis one of themost highly anticipated games of 2025, with the title’s October 2024 beta pulling in over 460,000 players on Steam. The company will also releaseCapcom Fighting Collection 2andOnimusha: Way of the Swordsometime during the year, though release dates have not yet been confirmed for either of these titles.
