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Tekken 8’s director Kohei Ikeda has left Bandai Namco after 20 years, shortly after Katsuhiro Harada exited last year. Coverage frames the departures as part of broader Tekken/series leadership shakeups and ongoing franchise concerns.

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Key Takeaway Kohei Ikeda’s departure from Bandai Namco—months after Harada’s exit—signals a major Tekken leadership transition around Tekken 8.
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Kohei Ikeda’s departure from Bandai Namco—months after Harada’s exit—signals a major Tekken leadership transition around Tekken 8.

Tekken 8’s director Kohei Ikeda has left Bandai Namco after 20 years, shortly after Katsuhiro Harada exited last year. Coverage frames the departures as part of broader Tekken/series leadership shakeups and ongoing franchise concerns.

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Top 4 signals · Kohei Ikeda’s departure
GamesIndustry.biz · 3d ago
Tekken 8 director Kohei Ikeda leaves Bandai Namco just months after Katsuhiro Harada's exit
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
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 departure

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Ikeda tenure 20 years at Bandai Namco
Timing vs Harada Ikeda leaves just months after Harada’s exit
Tekken studio lead SNK announces a new studio lead by Katsuhiro Harada

What to Watch

  • Follow coverage for who replaces Kohei Ikeda as Tekken 8 director and what changes to development direction follow. Eurogamer
  • Track SNK’s updates tied to Katsuhiro Harada’s new studio leadership for first project announcements. GamesIndustry.biz

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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Rock Paper Shotgun · 1 article

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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.

7d ago Alex Co

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