Astral Chain director Takahisa Taura has left PlatinumGames to start his new company, Eel Game Studio. He worked as a designer on Nier Automata before leading Astral Chain. Taura did not name the other founders joining him at the new studio.
Despite leaving Platinum, Taura plans to work with Yoko Taro, Yosuke Saito, and Keiichi Okabe on a secret project. All four helped create Nier Automata, hinting at a possible connection to that series. The project remains under wraps for now.
This exit follows creative lead Hideki Kamiya, who departed Platinum in 2023. Kamiya later founded Clover Studio, named after his earlier company. He stated he left because he was not happy at Platinum. Kamiya brought several former Platinum staff with him.
These high-profile departures raise questions about conditions at PlatinumGames. The studio once attracted top talent in the gaming world. Fans will watch how Platinum changes and what the new studios create next.
Despite leaving Platinum, Taura plans to work with Yoko Taro, Yosuke Saito, and Keiichi Okabe on a secret project. All four helped create Nier Automata, hinting at a possible connection to that series. The project remains under wraps for now.
This exit follows creative lead Hideki Kamiya, who departed Platinum in 2023. Kamiya later founded Clover Studio, named after his earlier company. He stated he left because he was not happy at Platinum. Kamiya brought several former Platinum staff with him.
These high-profile departures raise questions about conditions at PlatinumGames. The studio once attracted top talent in the gaming world. Fans will watch how Platinum changes and what the new studios create next.
