Famitsu came up with its year-end interviews with creators. The site interviewed 110 breeders, many of whom sparked plans for 2021.
Get a summary of the interesting parts below.
■ Acquire
Takuma Endou
Keywords for 2021: “Re-challenge self-publishing”.
What’s new: “I can’t say anything yet because it’s an unannounced title, but let me introduce our new title in the January 7 edition of Famitsu. Gladiux it is also late, but we are working hard to pave the way in development ”.
■ Atlus
Shinjirou Takata
Key words for 2021: “Think outside the box”.
What’s new: “So, about Shin Megami Tensei V… We are working hard on development to make it an even better product. You will wait a little longer, but please wait. “
Katsura Hashino
Key words for 2021: “Silence”.
Ambitions for 2021: “With last year’s new coronavirus causing rapid changes worldwide, all we can do is continue to focus on our work. Our title in development is going through an important phase and we want to face it head on to offer interesting gameplay to the world. “
What’s new: “I would like to announce the title we are developing as soon as possible. Previously, we created contemporary dramas, but please look forward to the ‘fantasy RPG’ that we will face ”
Kazuhisa Wada
Key words for 2021: “Realizing my original intentions.”
What’s new: “My project has been going on. Thank you all, the Persona series will celebrate its 25th anniversary! We have exciting plans in progress, so please look forward to it. “
■ M2
Naoki Horii
Key words for 2021: “Continuation”.
Ambitions for 2021: “I think the time will come to show what I did. I have been working for a long time to complete it, so although the wait was extremely long, I will be able to display it with a certain pride. Please wait for that. “
■ Kadokawa games
Yoshimi Yasuda
Key words for 2021: “Launch a new title and two remastered titles”.
Ambition 2021: “For the past two years, I have been working as hard as I can with God wars development team, which I lead, in the production of a new title and remastered titles. We are currently developing three titles, two of which will be announced in 2021. And, if possible, we will launch these two titles as well. It will take a little longer, but please wait. “
What’s new: “O God wars team is becoming a development studio with a large number of people. Recently, we have been further revitalized with the addition of both novice and veteran developers, and the team atmosphere is very good. We will deliver some good things with this team. “
■ GungHo Online Entertainment
Kazuki Morishita
Key words for 2021: “Do your best and let the rest take care of destiny.”
What’s new: “We are developing a new title for the console. I hope to be able to announce it later this year. “
■ Koei Tecmo
Kenichi Ogasawara
Key words for 2021: “Dealing with the new normal.”
What’s new: “2021 is the year in memory of the 40th anniversary of the Kou Shibusawa brand! We are preparing a suitable title for this milestone that is worth celebrating, so please wait. “
Keisuke Kikuchi
Key words for 2021: “Rebuild”.
Ambitions for 2021: “2020 was a year when normal things were no longer normal. I would like to see what is important and what I love once again and create a game with a new perspective. 2021 is also the 20th anniversary of Fatal Frame series, so I would like to celebrate in some way, if possible. “
What’s new: “We are working hard to announce some titles until the spring. We are developing a wide range of titles, from those currently in the pipeline to those with pending names. “
Hisashi Koinuma
Keywords for 2021: “Investing in the future”.
What’s new: “Koei Tecmo will release a lot of gaming software in 2021, so please give us your support.”
Junzo Hosoi
Key words for 2021: “Reboot”.
Ambitions for 2021: “The Gust brand will take on several challenges in 2021, including a cross-media project! There are some titles that we were unable to announce last year, so wait for them. “
Fumihiko Yasuda
Keywords for 2021: “Year of transition”.
Ambitions for 2021: “At Team Ninja, seven-year development Nioh the series will reach a resting point and there are several projects that will begin to be developed on a large scale in 2021. I plan to change my development style to match the changing lifestyle and focus on new titles. As for me personally, I will try not to put on weight anymore ”.
■ Konami
Noriaki Okamura
Key words for 2021: “Learning from the past.”
Ambitions for 2021: “The basic design of the game Momotaro Dentetsu was completed 30 years ago, but it was refreshing to see that users who may not have heard of the old Momotetsu have fun playing in ‘modern’ ways, such as through online play or live streaming. In 2021, I would like to help further pursue the possibilities of this type of new Momotetsu. “
What’s new: “Momotaro Dentetsu: Showa, Heisei, Reiwa mo Teiban!, which we launched at the end of this year, has already come out and is selling well! Have fun during the New Year holiday with friends and family! There are also plans for a new announcement about Bomberman coming soon! Please wait! “
■ Colopl
Key words for 2021: “Adapting and living in a new era.”
What’s new: “We are getting ready to make an announcement about a new game in 2021!”
■ Cygames
Kenichiro Takaki
Keywords for 2021: “Adamant.”
Ambitions for 2021: “I hope to announce, even if it is only a provocation, a new original console title that I have been developing with my colleagues in my new work environment. I have nothing but the highest confidence in him. “
What’s new: “What did you think of the end of the year Granblue Fantasy: Relink announcement Granblue team? I think we were able to show its gameplay appeal to a solid, high-quality player after the 2019 multiplayer display, so keep waiting for it! “
Tetsuya Fukuhara
Key words for 2021: “Concentration”.
Ambitions for 2021: “Granblue celebrate its seventh birthday in March, and Granblue Fantasy: Versus will celebrate his first birthday in February. We will continue to update each one as usual so that fans can continue to enjoy them! We also announce that Granblue Fantasy: Relink will be launched in 2022, so 2021 will be an important year in which we focus on development. I hope you support us on that too. “
■ CyberConnect2
Hiroshi Matsuyama
Keywords for 2021: “Launch Escape: steel melodies! “
Ambitions for 2021: “We will launch Escape: steel melodies at all costs. We keep you waiting for the game, and even for new information, so we’ll give you all the details at once and then spread the word. Please wait! “
■ Square Enix
Tomoya Asano
Keywords for 2021: “Bravely!! (For the second year in a row.) ”
Ambitions for 2021: “I hope Bravely Default II is a success and I can prepare for the next one (be it Third or III I do not know).”
Yoshinori Kitase
Keywords for 2021: “History will connect…”
What’s new: “Futuro Final Fantasy VII developments are in preparation. But, please wait a little longer to get the details. “
Yousuke Saito
Keywords for 2021: “NieR. “
What’s new: “I’m working on NieR for a little while longer. So there is also Fall of Babylon and a completely new title. I’m very busy … “
Noriyoshi Fujimoto
Keywords for 2021: “Immutability”.
Ambitions for 2021: “Dragon’s mission will celebrate its 35th anniversary, so I hope to be able to announce something. “
Naoki Yoshida
Key words for 2021: “An open mind”.
Ambitions for 2021: “2021 will be the busiest year of my career. I would like to make this a year in which I can offer surprise and excitement to players and players, while paying attention to my health. “
What’s new: “Wait for multiple ads for both Final Fantasy XIV and Final Fantasy XVI! “
■ Mowing
Seiji Aoki
Key words for 2021: “The creation of a new century.”
What’s new: “I’ve been involved in the development of new projects since the beginning of 2020. We are working hard as a team to be able to announce the details in 2021, so look forward to it.”
■ Sony Interactive Entertainment
Nicolas Doucet
Key words for 2021: “Shouryuken! (On COVID-19.) ”
Things to pay attention to in 2021: “I look forward to watching the new seasons of Send and After life on Amazon Prime and Netflix, as well as starting a new project with the Asobi team. “
■ Too Kyo games
Kazutaka Kodaka
Key words for 2021: “Do the best of my life.”
What’s new: “In the spring of 2021, we will launch End of the World Club. It will be the first and last game for all ages at Too Kyo Games. In addition, we have several ads, so please give us your support. “
■ Falcom
Toshihiro Kondo
Key words for 2021: “turning point”.
Ambitions for 2021: “In 2021, Falcom will reach the milestone of its 40th anniversary. Of course, we should always look for rejuvenation, regardless of the inflection points, but occasions like these are important, so I would like to take this opportunity to review our current development methods and systems. I wanted to increase the number of development and personnel lines in the company, so we have already expanded and reformed them. We are looking forward to enrolling those interested in development at Falcom! “
■ Bandai Namco Entertainment
Manabu Shimomoto
Keywords for 2021: “Challenge!”
What’s new: “While keeping an eye on the state of the world, I would like to carry out plans for the Ace Combat 25th anniversary of the series that was scheduled for 2020, but unfortunately it was not accomplished, albeit in a different way. Continue supporting the Ace Combat Series! “
Kensuke Tsukanaka
Key words for 2021: “Growth”.
What’s new: “I am looking forward to the day when I can announce the title I am developing for everyone and continually advance in the preparations”.
■ PlatinumGames
Hideki Kamiya
Key words for 2021: “Do my best.”
What’s new: “First of all, many people are concerned about Bayonetta 3 whereas there has been no new information since its announcement, but the checks for new systems are going very well and development is going very well, so please wait calmly. (This is a copy of my 2020 comment). GG Project (working title) has finally started moving, so please wait. “
■ FuRyu
Fuyuki Hayashi
Key words for 2021: “Rebirth”.
Ambitions for 2021: “In 2021, I intend to announce a new title that I have been working on quietly for the past few years … definitely … maybe … maybe … There are some other new ads planned for console games, so I hope you you can keep an eye on them. “
■ Mistwalker
Hironobu Sakaguchi
Key words for 2021: “Almost finished”.
Ambitions for 2021: “Fantasian, which we developed three years ago, is finally close to completion. It will be released for the Apple Arcade in 2021! “
■ Ys Net
Yu Suzuki
Keywords for 2021: “Shooting / RPG”.
Ambitions for 2021: “1) Reflect on one-on-one battles. 2) Sequence… ”