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PlatinumGames hints at future Bayonetta projects despite key departures
PlatinumGames CEO Atsushi Inaba has indicated the studio intends to continue developing the Bayonetta franchise, despite the departure of several key developers including creator Hideki Kamiya.
Key points
- PlatinumGames CEO Atsushi Inaba expressed a desire to 'further develop the character of Bayonetta and expand her world'.
- The studio has not announced specific plans but signaled ongoing interest in the franchise.
- Several original developers including creator Hideki Kamiya have left PlatinumGames since Bayonetta 3's release.
- The Bayonetta series includes three main games and a 2023 prequel, Bayonetta Origins: Cereza.
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