Tekken 8 Director Kohei Ikeda Departs Bandai Namco
Game Director Kohei Ikeda has left Bandai Namco after two decades, following other key developers. He expressed gratitude and looks forward to new challenges.
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Kohei Ikeda, Tekken 8's other Game Director, is also leaving Bandai Namco
Kohei Ikeda, one of the Game Directors for Tekken 8, is reportedly leaving Bandai Namco Entertainment. The news of his departure was shared via a message on Sunday.
Tekken 8 Game Director Kohei Ikeda leaves Bandai Namco after 20 years, marking yet another major dev departure
Kohei Ikeda, the Game Director for Tekken 8, has departed from Bandai Namco after more than 20 years. Ikeda expressed gratitude to fans and colleagues, reflecting on his journey from arcade player to leading the Tekken franchise. His departure follows other key figures like Katsuhiro Harada and Yohei Shimbori, with speculation he might join Harada at his new studio, VS Studio.
Another Vital Figure Has Left Bandai Namco
Kohei Ikeda, also known as "Nakatsu," a veteran developer with over 20 years at Bandai Namco and a key figure in the Tekken series, has announced his departure. Ikeda served as game director and chief producer for Tekken 8 and previously contributed to titles like Soulcalibur IV and Project X Zone. He stated he will continue to pursue new challenges in game development.
Tekken 8 director leaves Bandai Namco after 20 years
Tekken 8 director Kohei Ikeda has left Bandai Namco after 20 years, marking another significant departure following producer Katsuhiro Harada's exit. Ikeda, who also worked on Tekken 7 and the Soulcalibur series, expressed gratitude to fans. His departure raises questions about the future leadership of the Tekken franchise, though Tekken 8 continues to receive updates.
