This surprising news has shaken the gaming world, as Hideaki Itsuno, the celebrated director of Dragon's Dogma, has officially announced that he is leaving Capcom. The announcement was made directly by Itsuno via his social media account on X, where he stated that as of the end of August 2024, he will no longer be part of Capcom.

Itsuno has had a career at Capcom spanning over three decades—specifically 30 years and 5 months. He played a crucial role in the development of several iconic games, including the Devil May Cry franchise, Power Stone, Rival Schools, and of course, Dragon’s Dogma. While no clear reason was given for his departure, Itsuno asked fans to continue supporting Capcom in the future.

In addition to announcing his departure, Itsuno also shared that he will be starting a new game project in September. However, he has yet to reveal whether this project will be developed at a new studio or through a studio he has founded himself.

This news certainly raises many questions among fans, particularly regarding Hideaki Itsuno’s future career and how Capcom will continue the legacy of the great games he created. Fans and industry insiders alike will be eagerly anticipating the next steps from one of the key figures in modern gaming history.