Devil May Cry creator Hideaki Itsuno has revealed details of his new game
By ForGeeks Legendary developer Hideaki Itsuno, known for Devil May Cry and Dragon’s Dogma, has shared the first details about his new AAA game.
What is known about the project?”
After leaving Capcom last year, Itsuno took over LightSpeed Japan Studio, a subsidiary of Tencent. Now, during GDC 2025, he has confirmed that his team is working on a large-budget Japanese-style action game.
“Our goal is to create a gaming experience that hasn’t been seen before. I want to surprise players like I did with previous projects,” the developer said.
New Studio Philosophy
According to LightSpeed, Itsuno is building on the key principles that have brought success to his past games:
Creative freedom
Efficient development
Humble approach
“We are building an environment that combines diverse cultural views and cutting edge technology. Our goal is to offer mechanics that will make players say, «I’ve never seen anything like this in games»”,” Itsuno added.
“We’re building an environment with a mix of cultural perspectives and cutting-edge technology.
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Itsuno’s Legacy
In his 30+ years at Capcom, he managed to become a key figure in the Japanese game industry, working on:
Power Stone
Devil May Cry 3, 4 and 5
Dragon’s Dogma 1 and 2
Capcom vs. SNK
His latest work, Dragon’s Dogma 2, has received excellent reviews from critics, with VGC calling it “the most important action-RPG since the Elden Ring.”
What’s next?
The title and release date of the new project remain unknown for now. However, Itsuno is actively recruiting experts to his team and promises to create something truly revolutionary.
