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, the creator of Bayonetta, in September 2023, who cited creative differences as his reason for leaving.
Tinari's move to Housemarque, the Returnal developer, was confirmed via his LinkedIn profile. He's taken on a lead game designer role, likely contributing to Housemarque's currently unannounced new IP. This new project has been in development since the release of Returnal in 2021. While a release date remains undisclosed, speculation points to a 2026 launch at the earliest.
The recent exodus of prominent developers from PlatinumGames has sparked uncertainty about the studio's upcoming projects. While PlatinumGames is celebrating Bayonetta's 15th anniversary, potentially hinting at a new installment, the future of Project GG, a new IP in development since 2020 under Kamiya's direction, remains unclear. Kamiya's departure to lead development on Capcom's Okami sequel further complicates the situation. The impact of these departures on PlatinumGames' future output remains to be seen.
