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After his shock retirement last year, legendary former Tekken boss has landed at one of Japan's biggest fighting…
Katsuhiro Harada, the former head of Bandai Namco's Tekken series, has been appointed CEO of SNK's new studio, VS Studio SNK. Harada, who spent 20 years at Bandai Namco, will lead the new venture which is actively recruiting developers. While the studio name hints at fighting games, Harada's past work also includes non-fighting titles.
Longtime Tekken producer Katsuhiro Harada founds new studio at SNK
Katsuhiro Harada, the longtime producer of the Tekken series, has founded a new studio at SNK. Harada previously departed from Bandai Namco Entertainment last year after his work on Tekken 8.
Tekken director Katsuhiro Harada is back with his own studio under SNK
Katsuhiro Harada, the director of the Tekken series, has established his own independent studio under the SNK umbrella. This move comes six months after his departure from Bandai Namco Entertainment.
Tekken legend Katsuhiro Harada joins SNK’s new studio
SNK has announced the formation of VS Studio SNK, a new game development studio led by veteran fighting game developer Katsuhiro Harada. Harada, who spent 31 years at Bandai Namco, will bring his extensive experience to the new studio, which aims to create games that go "Beyond tradition, crafted to perfection."
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Industry veteran Simon Zhu has established GreaterThan Group, a new company designed to build, empower, and fund creative studios. Katsuhiro Harada, formerly of Bandai Namco, will lead a new SNK studio under this initiative.
SNK Corporation Establishes New Game Development Studio, Led by Katsuhiro Harada
SNK CORPORATION has announced the establishment of a new game development studio named VS Studio SNK, headquartered in Tokyo. Industry veteran Katsuhiro Harada has been appointed as its Representative Director and CEO. The studio aims to create memorable games by combining technology, sensibility, and expertise, with Harada expressing his vision for a developer-centric environment. SNK developer Yasuyuki Oda also welcomed Harada, anticipating exciting collaborations.
SNK establishes VS Studio led by Katsuhiro Harada
SNK has announced the formation of VS Studio, a new game development subsidiary. The studio will be led by Katsuhiro Harada, a prominent figure in the fighting game community known for his work on the Tekken series.
Katsuhiro Harada Forms New SNK VS Studio
Katsuhiro Harada, formerly of Bandai Namco, has established a new development studio with SNK called SNK VS Studio. Harada will serve as CEO of the Tokyo-based studio, which aims to combine technology and creativity to develop new games. While no specific projects have been announced, the move unites the creator of Tekken with the company behind The King of Fighters and other fighting game franchises.
Tekken director Katsuhiro Harada is back, but this time at his own studio backed by old fighting game rival SNK
Katsuhiro Harada, former director of Tekken, has founded a new studio named VS Studio, which will be financially backed and consolidated as a subsidiary by SNK. Harada expressed his vision for the studio to pursue the ultimate in gaming experiences by combining technology, sensibility, and expertise. SNK director Yasuyuki Oda welcomed Harada, a long-time rival, and expressed excitement for their future collaboration.
Tekken director Katsuhiro Harada joins SNK to found new video game studio
Katsuhiro Harada, the former director of the Tekken series, has joined SNK to establish a new studio called VS Studio. This new venture aims to develop new fighting games, leveraging SNK's existing franchises like Fatal Fury and The King of Fighters. Harada's departure from Bandai Namco after 31 years marks a significant shift in his career.
SNK announces new studio lead by Tekken veteran Katsuhiro Harada
SNK has announced an investment in a new studio, VS Studio, founded by veteran Tekken producer Katsuhiro Harada. VS Studio will become a subsidiary of SNK and collaborate on game development. Harada, who previously spent his career at Bandai Namco, aims to combine technology and expertise to deliver top-tier gaming experiences.
Fatal Fury publisher SNK announces VS Studio, a new development team founded by Tekken creator Katsuhiro Harada — 'VS Studio's philosophy is beyond tradition, crafted to perfection'
Tekken creator Katsuhiro Harada has founded a new development studio named VS Studio, with support from Fatal Fury publisher SNK. The studio aims to create new, unannounced projects with a philosophy of 'Beyond tradition, crafted to perfection,' combining technology and expertise to deliver ultimate gaming experiences.
What a Twist! Ex-Tekken Boss Harada Opens New Studio Under Fatal Fury's SNK
Katsuhiro Harada, formerly of Bandai Namco's Tekken team, has launched a new development studio named VS Studio, backed by SNK, the company known for the Fatal Fury and The King of Fighters series. While the studio's first project remains unannounced, its name and Harada's involvement suggest a focus on fighting games. SNK is investing in VS Studio with plans to make it a subsidiary.
Former Tekken Producer Katsuhiro Harada Forms VS Studio With SNK
Former Tekken producer Katsuhiro Harada has established a new independent studio named VS Studio, with investment and long-term support from SNK. Harada, who previously worked at Bandai Namco, aims for VS Studio to focus on creativity, with the name "VS" representing multiple philosophies. While no specific projects have been announced, the studio is actively recruiting and is heavily implied to be developing fighting games, potentially collaborating with SNK's existing franchises.
Bitmap Books Returns in Fighting Form with the Launch of Fatal Fury/Garou Densetsu: The Ultimate History, Available 20th May in Standard and Collector’s Editions
Bitmap Books is releasing "Fatal Fury/Garou Densetsu: The Ultimate History" on May 20, 2026, detailing the SNK fighting game franchise. The 460-page book, available in Standard and Collector's Editions, features interviews with developers and extensive archival art. It covers the entire Fatal Fury series, including Garou: Mark of the Wolves and the upcoming Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves.
WORLD HEROES PERFECT Released
World Heroes Perfect, an updated version of the 1995 Neo Geo fighting game, has been released on Steam. Developed by SNK and Code Mystics, the game is currently available with a 25% launch discount.
All Evo Japan 2026 Game Announcements and DLC Reveals
Evo Japan 2026 featured several game announcements and DLC reveals, including Melty Blood: Twi-Lumina set for a 2027 release on multiple platforms. World Heroes Perfect shadowdropped on Steam with new features, and new characters were announced for Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls, and Tekken 8.
SNK’s WORLD HEROES PERFECT Out Now on Steam
SNK CORPORATION has released World Heroes Perfect on Steam as part of its NEOGEO Premium Selection label. This updated version of the 2D fighting game features rollback netcode, a practice mode, and a gallery, and is available for a limited-time discount. The game includes 19 historical figure-inspired combatants and hidden characters.
Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves is Getting Mr. Karate as Part of Season Pass 2 Later This Month
SNK announced that Mr. Karate will be the next DLC character for Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, arriving later this month as part of Season Pass 2. The character joins previously released fighters like Kim Jae Hoon, Nightmare Geese, Blue Mary, and Wolfgang Krauser, with Kenshiro also slated for June. Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves is available on PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.
FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves Teases Mr. Karate for Season 2
SNK CORPORATION announced that Mr. Karate will be the fifth DLC fighter for FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves' Season Pass 2, joining the roster later this month. Mr. Karate, an icon from the 1992 game Art of Fighting, was revealed at EVO Japan 2026. FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves, the first new installment in the franchise in 26 years, launched on April 24, 2025.