"With the Tekken series reaching its 30th anniversary--an important milestone for a project I've devoted much of my life to--I felt this was the most fitting moment to bring one chapter to a close,"
"In recent years, I experienced the loss of several close friends in my personal life, and in my professional life I witnessed the retirement or passing of many senior colleagues whom I deeply respect. Those accumulated events made me reflect on the 'time I have left as a creator.' During that period, I sought advice from Ken Kutaragi--whom I respect as though he were another father--and received invaluable encouragement and guidance. His words quietly supported me in making this decision."
Katsuhiro Harada will depart Bandai Namco at the end of 2025 after working on every Tekken title since the series began in 1994. The Tekken franchise is marking its 30th anniversary, which Harada views as an appropriate milestone to close one chapter. The deaths of close friends and the retirement or passing of respected colleagues prompted reflection on remaining creative time, and guidance from Ken Kutaragi influenced the decision. Harada has been preparing the Tekken team for his departure, noted contributions to other games such as Pokken Tournament and SoulCalibur, and plans to announce next steps later. Bandai Namco remains committed to future development.
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