Katsuhiro Harada creator of the Tekken series has now founded VS Studio as a new subsidiary of SNK, the company known for fighting games like The King of Fighters. Harada is the head of the studio, which is based in Tokyo.
They want to make great games that players will remember for a long time by using the latest tech, giving the team real creative freedom, and working in a relaxed place where new ideas can grow easily. Their motto is "Beyond tradition, crafted to perfection."
Harada is now looking for people who love games to join the team. No first game has been announced yet but the studio will start hiring soon.
Kohei Ikeda, the director of Tekken 8, has left Bandai Namco Studios after 20 years with the company.
“After 20 incredible years, I have left Bandai Namco Studios. Thank you all for your support.” He described his time on the Tekken team as “one of the most cherished experiences of his life”
This departure comes about six months after longtime Tekken producer Katsuhiro Harada left the company at the end of 2025.