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, creator of the Bayonetta series, in September 2023. Kamiya's departure, attributed to creative differences, sparked initial worries, further fueled by the subsequent rumored departures of several top developers who removed all mention of PlatinumGames from their online profiles.

Tinari's move to Housemarque, confirmed via his LinkedIn profile, sees him taking on a lead game designer role. This suggests he'll likely contribute to Housemarque's currently unannounced new IP, a project the studio has been developing since the release of Returnal in 2021. While a reveal isn't expected before 2026, Tinari's expertise will undoubtedly be a valuable asset.

The impact of these departures on PlatinumGames remains uncertain. While the studio is celebrating Bayonetta's 15th anniversary, and a new entry in the series is anticipated, the future of Project GG, a new IP previously helmed by Kamiya, is now shrouded in doubt. The project's development timeline is likely to be affected by his absence. The cumulative effect of these high-profile exits raises questions about the studio's overall trajectory and its ability to deliver on future projects.

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