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LightSpeed Japan Studio Opens Osaka Office, Recruits Capcom Veterans to Lead New AAA Action IP

Itsuno says he left Capcom to create original AAA projects instead of more sequels.

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Overview

  • The Osaka site joins the existing Tokyo base as the team ramps up production on its unannounced game.
  • Narrative writer Toshihiro “Bingo” Morihashi becomes narrative lead, Daigo Ikeno serves as art director, and Bengus (Gouda Cheese) joins as art designer.
  • The studio counts about 40 staff, with roughly one third coming from Capcom.
  • The project is a next-generation, cross-platform AAA action title built on brand-new IP.
  • LightSpeed Japan Studio is hiring across roles in Tokyo and Osaka under the Tencent-owned LightSpeed Studios umbrella.