Overview
- Harada cited recent personal losses and advice from PlayStation pioneer Ken Kutaragi as key reasons for stepping away.
- He said he has spent the past four to five years handing off responsibilities, storylines and worldbuilding to the Tekken team.
- Bandai Namco affirmed continued development and new content for Tekken 8, saying it will heed community feedback after a year of disputed patches and microtransactions.
- To commemorate the announcement, he released a 60-minute Tekken DJ-style nonstop mix on SoundCloud.
- He is scheduled to appear as a guest at the Tekken World Tour 2025 Global Finals events in Malmö, Sweden, on January 31–February 1, 2026.