Former Devil May Cry Director Poaches Talent from Capcom
Jonathan Dubinski 
Key Takeaways
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- Lightspeed Japan Studio, led by Hideaki Itsuno, is expanding its operations with a new office in Osaka to develop an unannounced AAA action game featuring a major intellectual property.
- The project is financially backed by Chinese Lightspeed Studios and key hires include several notable professionals from Capcom, such as Bingo Morihashi, Daigo Ikeno, and Gouda Cheese (Bengus).
- The development team is expected to be led by these three veterans and the studio aims to hire more staff for this project.
- Lightspeed Japan Studios current roster comprises approximately 40 employees and continues under Itsunos leadership.
New AAA Action Game in Development by Lightspeed Japan Studio Led by Itsuno and Key Capcom Talents
Lightspeed Japan Studio, led by Hideaki Itsuno (known for directing Devil May Cry 5 and both Dragon’s Dogma games, among other top Capcom titles), is significantly expanding its operations. After initially establishing its presence in Tokyo, the studio has now opened a second office in Osaka. The new Osaka location is dedicated to secretly developing an unannounced AAA action game that will feature a major intellectual property. This project is financially backed by Chinese Lightspeed Studios. To spearhead this new title, Lightspeed Japan Studio is actively recruiting experienced talent, including several notable professionals from Capcom. Key hires include Bingo Morihashi, writer for the Devil May Cry and Dragon’s Dogma series, who is reuniting with Itsuno; Daigo Ikeno, celebrated for his illustrations in Street Fighter and Devil May Cry, who joins Lightspeed from Capcom; and Gouda Cheese, also known as Bengus, renowned for his 2D artwork across various Capcom games. These three veterans are expected to lead the development team. Currently comprising approximately 40 employees, Lightspeed Japan Studio plans to hire more staff for this project, which continues under Itsuno’s leadership.
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