Visions of Mana Director Ryosuke Yoshida Joins Square Enix

Yoshida departs NetEase-owned Ouka Studios following layoffs and potential studio closure.

Ryosuke Yoshida, director of Visions of Mana, announced his move to Square Enix after leaving Ouka Studios on October 31, 2024.
Ouka Studios, owned by NetEase, faced significant downsizing earlier this year, with reports suggesting plans for its closure.
Visions of Mana, released in August 2024 and published by Square Enix, received generally favorable reviews but struggled to achieve major commercial success.
Yoshida previously worked at Capcom on franchises like Devil May Cry and Monster Hunter before joining Ouka Studios in 2020.
At Square Enix, Yoshida aims to create games that resonate widely with players, though his specific role at the company has not yet been disclosed.