Former Tekken Boss Katsuhiro Harada To Lead New SNK Studio
Game Informer • • technology
Key Points:
- SNK Corporation has announced a new game development subsidiary called VS Studio, led by former Bandai Namco veteran Katsuhiro Harada, who is known for his work on the Tekken franchise.
- Harada will serve as Representative Director/CEO of VS Studio, which is based in Tokyo and aims to foster a free, open environment to generate new ideas and create memorable games.
- The studio's philosophy is "Beyond tradition, crafted to perfection," emphasizing innovation, technology, and world-class expertise to deliver ultimate gaming experiences.
- VS Studio is currently recruiting talent, with its website scheduled to launch in June, though details about its first project remain undisclosed.
- Harada’s vision for VS Studio includes challenging traditional game development norms and potentially exploring new genres beyond fighting games.