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Tekken 8 is in the spotlight because its game director, Kohei Ikeda, has left Bandai Namco just months after Katsuhiro Harada's exit. Coverage notes the departures and, in one case, adds a reference to how Ikeda handled the farewell publicly.

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Key Takeaway Kohei Ikeda’s departure from Bandai Namco follows soon after Katsuhiro Harada’s exit, raising questions about Tekken 8’s leadership going forward.
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Kohei Ikeda’s departure from Bandai Namco follows soon after Katsuhiro Harada’s exit, raising questions about Tekken 8’s leadership going forward.

Tekken 8 is in the spotlight because its game director, Kohei Ikeda, has left Bandai Namco just months after Katsuhiro Harada's exit. Coverage notes the departures and, in one case, adds a reference to how Ikeda handled the farewell publicly.

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Director who left Kohei Ikeda
Employer Bandai Namco
Timing relative to Harada Left just months after Katsuhiro Harada’s exit
Past exit mentioned Katsuhiro Harada exited last year

What to Watch

  • Check for an official Tekken 8 leadership announcement or credits update at Bandai Namco after Ikeda’s departure. GamesIndustry.biz
  • Follow Tekken news coverage for any confirmation of who will take over game director responsibilities for Tekken 8.

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
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