Shuhei Yoshida is leaving Sony after 31 years on the job
By ForGeeks Video game industry veteran and one of Sony’s key executives, Shuhei Yoshida, has announced his departure from the company, where he has worked for 31 years, starting in the early days of PlayStation. Yoshida’s last day at Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) is scheduled for January 15, 2025.
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Yoshida says goodbye to PlayStation
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In a statement to the PlayStation Blog, he explained his decision to leave the company:
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- The perfect time to leave: «PlayStation is turning 30 years old and I feel this is the right time for me to move on».
- Excitement about the PlayStation 5 and the future of the brand: «The PS5 is an amazing platform and the games that are coming out on it are amazing. The company has new leaders that I deeply respect, and I’m confident that the future of PlayStation is in good hands.»
Contributions to the industry
Shuhei Yoshida got his start in 1993, joining the PlayStation project a year before the first console was released. Throughout his career, he has held several key roles:
- Former President of Sony Computer Entertainment Worldwide Studios (now SIE Worldwide Studios).
- Head of the Independent Developer Initiative at SIE, supporting and developing smaller studios.
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Yoshida has been instrumental in shaping the success of PlayStation by developing an ecosystem of exclusive games and supporting independent developers.
Yoshida has played an important role in shaping the success of PlayStation by developing an ecosystem of exclusive games and supporting independent developers.
Bright Memories
Talking about his favorite moments, Yoshida singled out the success of Thatgamecompany Studios’ Journey game:
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- Game of the Year: «Journey, a small digital project, beat AAA games to win the Game of the Year award. It was a breakthrough in the industry.»
- Emotional impact: Yoshida recalled the touching story of a girl who was able to survive the death of her father by playing Journey: «Moments like this show how games can change people’s lives.»
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The Legacy and the Future
Shuhei Yoshida leaves PlayStation at the height of its success, inspiring a new generation of executives and creators. His departure symbolizes the end of an era for Sony, but it also opens the door for fresh ideas in the industry.
His departure symbolizes the end of an era for Sony, but also opens the door for fresh ideas in the industry.
Yoshida has not revealed his future plans, but his years of experience and passion for video games will certainly be in demand in any new role.
Yoshida’s departure symbolizes the end of an era, but also opens up opportunities for fresh ideas in the industry.
PlayStation says goodbye to one of its most dedicated leaders, leaving behind a rich legacy and an indelible mark on the gaming industry.
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