Sony's Housemarque Acquires Bayonetta Origins Director

PlatinumGames Loses Key Director 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, the creator of Bayonetta, in September 2023, and subsequent rumors of other key developers leaving the studio.

Tinari's move to Housemarque, the developer of Returnal, was confirmed via his LinkedIn profile, where he announced his new role as a lead game designer. 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. An official reveal from Housemarque is not expected before 2026.

The exodus of talent from PlatinumGames raises questions about the studio's ongoing projects. While PlatinumGames is celebrating Bayonetta's 15th anniversary, the possibility of a new entry in the series, along with the future of Project GG (a new IP helmed by Kamiya), remains uncertain in light of these departures. The impact of these losses on future game development at PlatinumGames remains to be seen. The situation highlights a period of significant change and uncertainty for the renowned studio.

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