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Tekken 8’s game director Kohei Ikeda is leaving Bandai Namco, following the earlier exit of series boss Katsuhiro Harada. The trend centers on leadership turnover and what it means for the franchise’s ongoing issues.

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Key Takeaway Kohei Ikeda’s Bandai Namco exit—so close to Harada’s departure—signals another major Tekken leadership shift as SNK brings in Harada.
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Kohei Ikeda’s Bandai Namco exit—so close to Harada’s departure—signals another major Tekken leadership shift as SNK brings in Harada.

Tekken 8’s game director Kohei Ikeda is leaving Bandai Namco, following the earlier exit of series boss Katsuhiro Harada. The trend centers on leadership turnover and what it means for the franchise’s ongoing issues.

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Top 4 signals · Kohei Ikeda’s Bandai Namco exit—so close
Rock Paper Shotgun · 3d ago
Tekken 8 game director bids goodbye to Bandai Namco following series boss Katsuhiro Harada's exit last year, but doesn't do an hour-long DJ mix
GamesIndustry.biz · 2d ago
Tekken 8 director Kohei Ikeda leaves Bandai Namco just months after Katsuhiro Harada's exit
Eurogamer · 3d ago
Tekken 8 game director Kohei Ikeda leaves after 20 years at Bandai Namco, amidst on-going series woes
GamesIndustry.biz · 23d ago
SNK announces new studio lead by Tekken veteran Katsuhiro Harada

Briefing Findings · Kohei Ikeda’s Bandai Namco exit—so close

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Role leaving Tekken 8 game director Kohei Ikeda
Time at company 20 years at Bandai Namco
Timing vs Harada Ikeda left just months after Katsuhiro Harada’s exit
Harada’s new role SNK announced a new studio lead: Katsuhiro Harada

What to Watch

  • Follow Tekken 8 leadership announcements from Bandai Namco and Tekken’s official channels after Ikeda’s departure. Eurogamer
  • Watch SNK’s updates for projects tied to Katsuhiro Harada’s newly announced studio lead role. GamesIndustry.biz
  • Track subsequent Bandai Namco or Tekken staff changes reported by major gaming outlets in the weeks after this exit.

What Changed

  • Tekken 8 director Kohei Ikeda leaves Bandai Namco just months after Katsuhiro Harada's exit GamesIndustry.biz
  • Tekken 8 game director bids goodbye to Bandai Namco following series boss Katsuhiro Harada's exit last year, but doesn't do an hour-long DJ mix Rock Paper Shotgun
  • Tekken 8 game director Kohei Ikeda leaves after 20 years at Bandai Namco, amidst on-going series woes Eurogamer
  • SNK announces new studio lead by Tekken veteran Katsuhiro Harada GamesIndustry.biz
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gamedeveloper.com

Tekken 8 game director Kohei Ikeda has left Bandai Namco

Ikeda worked at the Japanese company for two decades.

2d ago Chris Kerr
kotaku.com

The Tekken 8 Exodus Continues As 20-Year Veteran Exits Bandai

Ikeda's departure as Tekken 8's director has left the community feeling uncertain about the game's future, as Bandai Namco has yet to reveal who will be replacing him

3d ago Lewis Parker
bandainamcoent.com

'The Enchanted Thief’ Kunimitsu Joins TEKKEN 8 | Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc.

Kunimitsu, the first character of the Season 3 Pass for TEKKEN™8, is available now.

7d ago Bandai Namco Entertainment America
pcgamer.com

Former Tekken boss completes his 30-year career with a pilgrimage to the fighting game's holy land: Waffle House

Katsuhiro Harada might no longer be the boss, but he's still part of the community.

9d ago Mollie Taylor
mp1st.com

Tekken 8 New Update 3.001.001 Slices Out for Kunimitsu DLC via Patch 3.01

Tekken 8 update 3.01/3.001.001 is out to add Kunimitsu via early access, as well as changes to character balance adjustments.

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