Famed game director Hideki Kamiya has spoken out about his departure from the imperiled PlatinumGames. In a recent interview, Kamiya spoke about his relationship with his former studio, his past at Capcom and the pivotal role Shinji Mikami has played in his life.

Hideki Kamiya left PlatinumGames in 2023 for reasons unknown until today where the developer suggested leaving the company was to 'save his soul.'

Hideki Kamiya left PlatinumGames due to a shift towards restricting creators' individuality. Kamiya cited Capcom Production Studio 4's influence on his career as a reason for leaving. He said he couldn't allow his soul to be compromised in an environment that didn't value creators' freedom.

Renowned game developer Hideki Kamiya reflects on why he left PlatinumGames in 2023 and shares some of his design philosophies.