Bayonetta Origins Dev Joins Housemarque

Key Departures Shake Up PlatinumGames: Bayonetta Origins Director Joins Housemarque

The departure of Abebe Tinari, director of Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon, from PlatinumGames to Housemarque, adds to the recent wave of high-profile exits from the Osaka-based studio. This follows the September 2023 departure of Hideki Kamiya, the renowned creator of Bayonetta, who cited creative differences with the studio's direction. Kamiya's subsequent announcement as lead developer on Capcom's Okami sequel further fueled speculation about PlatinumGames' future.

Tinari's move to Housemarque in Helsinki, Finland, was confirmed via his LinkedIn profile, where he's listed 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. While Housemarque's next game is unlikely to be revealed before 2026, Tinari's expertise will undoubtedly be a valuable asset.

The impact of these departures on PlatinumGames remains uncertain. While the studio is celebrating Bayonetta's 15th anniversary, potentially hinting at a new installment, the future of Project GG, a new IP helmed by Kamiya, is now shrouded in doubt. The studio's recent announcements offer little clarity on how these significant personnel changes will affect ongoing and future projects.

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