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Tekken 8 leadership is in the spotlight as director Kohei Ikeda reportedly left Bandai Namco just months after Katsuhiro Harada exited. The discussion centers on whether these departures will affect Tekken 8’s direction and future development.

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Key Takeaway Kohei Ikeda’s departure from Bandai Namco comes just months after Harada’s exit, raising questions about Tekken 8’s next development phase.
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Kohei Ikeda’s departure from Bandai Namco comes just months after Harada’s exit, raising questions about Tekken 8’s next development phase.

Tekken 8 leadership is in the spotlight as director Kohei Ikeda reportedly left Bandai Namco just months after Katsuhiro Harada exited. The discussion centers on whether these departures will affect Tekken 8’s direction and future development.

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GamesIndustry.biz · 19d ago
Tekken 8 director Kohei Ikeda leaves Bandai Namco just months after Katsuhiro Harada's exit

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Person leaving Kohei Ikeda (director)
Employer Bandai Namco
Timing detail Left just months after Katsuhiro Harada’s exit
Former role Katsuhiro Harada (previously exited earlier this year, per headline framing)

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  • Watch for any official Bandai Namco or Tekken 8 announcement naming new leadership or a new director. GamesIndustry.biz
  • Track future Tekken 8 developer updates for credits/attribution changes following Ikeda and Harada exits.

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  • Tekken 8 director Kohei Ikeda leaves Bandai Namco just months after Katsuhiro Harada's exit GamesIndustry.biz
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