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PlatinumGames CEO Atsushi Inaba has announced intentions to continue developing the Bayonetta franchise, despite the departure of key creators from the studio over recent years.
Hideki Kamiya left the company, followed by the departures of talents such as Takahisa Taura, Yusuke Miyata, and Kenji Saito. Atsushi Inaba stated to Famitsu that he strongly desires to expand the character and world of Bayonetta, asking fans to wait to see how the plans take shape.
Questions remain regarding whether the studio possesses the required financial and human resources to execute a fourth installment following the releases of Bayonetta 3 and the spin-off Cereza and the Lost Demon.
The future of the series is closely tied to Nintendo, which has funded the heroine's adventures since Sega published the original game, and the studio must demonstrate its ability to produce games without the original architects.
