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Tekken 8’s game director Kohei Ikeda is reportedly leaving Bandai Namco shortly after Katsuhiro Harada exited the company, sparking discussion about leadership changes for the franchise. Commentators also note the departures are happening within months of each other and are tied to Harada’s prior exit.

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Key Takeaway Kohei Ikeda is leaving Bandai Namco just months after Katsuhiro Harada’s exit, raising questions about Tekken 8’s future leadership.
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Kohei Ikeda is leaving Bandai Namco just months after Katsuhiro Harada’s exit, raising questions about Tekken 8’s future leadership.

Tekken 8’s game director Kohei Ikeda is reportedly leaving Bandai Namco shortly after Katsuhiro Harada exited the company, sparking discussion about leadership changes for the franchise. Commentators also note the departures are happening within months of each other and are tied to Harada’s prior exit.

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Job change Tekken 8 director Kohei Ikeda leaves Bandai Namco
Timing relative to Harada Departure occurs just months after Katsuhiro Harada’s exit
Context Tekken 8 director bids goodbye after Harada exited last year

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  • Track subsequent Tekken 8 leadership announcements from Bandai Namco and official Tekken channels.
  • Watch for coverage of who takes over Kohei Ikeda’s responsibilities at Bandai Namco.

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  • 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
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