Lightspeed Studios, a division of Tencent, mentioned that it has established Lightspeed Japan Studio, a brand new recreation improvement studio headed by recreation director Hideaki Itsuno.
The studio might be targeted on the event of unique triple-A motion recreation titles, marking a significant step in Lightspeed Studios’ international enlargement. The brand new studio could have workplaces in Tokyo and Osaka, Japan.
Itsuno was born in Osaka, and he’s the previous Capcom veteran, the place he not solely deliberate the Road Fighter Alpha collection, but in addition directed franchises collection corresponding to Rival Faculties, Energy Stone, Capcom VS. SNK, Satan Could Cry, and Dragon’s Dogma.
“It’s our nice honor to have Hideaki Itsuno be part of Lightspeed Studios,” mentioned Jerry Chen, president of Lightspeed Studios, in an announcement. “The institution of LightSpeed Japan Studio is a major step in Lightspeed Studios’ enlargement and demonstrates our dedication to bringing the absolute best video games to our gamers.”
LightSpeed Japan Studio will supply a versatile and inclusive working atmosphere. The studio is designed to foster innovation by integrating multi-platform, cross-device applied sciences, creating an atmosphere the place creativity and technical excellence thrive. The group will give attention to pushing the boundaries of recent recreation creation, repeatedly exploring new alternatives in gameplay and storytelling.
“Becoming a member of Lightspeed Studios is an thrilling new chapter for me. With LightSpeed’s robust improvement functionality and international community, I stay up for creating unique AAA motion recreation titles along with the wonderful group and constructing aesthetic and modern experiences for the worldwide participant neighborhood. We welcome all proficient and passionate recreation creators from the world over to affix our imaginative and prescient,” mentioned Itsuno, in an announcement.
The group is hiring. See right here for out there positions.
Lightspeed Studios has created over 50 video games throughout a number of platforms and genres for over 4 billion registered customers. It’s the co-developer of worldwide hit PUBG Cellular (co-developed with Krafton) and the developer of the upcoming open-world recreation, Final Sentinel.
