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Famitsu has published the 2023 edition of its annual end-of-year creator interviews. The website interviewed 141 creators this year, several of which tease new titles and announcements to come in 2023. <\/p>\n Get the notable tidbits below.<\/p>\n \u25a0 ArtPlay<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Shutaro Iida<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2014Ambitions for 2023<\/em><\/p>\n \u201cWe are currently still working on content for Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night<\/em>but we are striving every day to be able to make a big announcement in 2023.\u201d<\/p>\n Koji Igarashi<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2014Ambitions for 2023<\/em><\/p>\n \u201cI’d like to finish work on the remaining content for Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night<\/em>. And that will lead us to the next step.\u201d<\/p>\n \u25a0 Idea Factory<\/strong><\/p>\n Naoto Tominaga<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2014Ambitions for 2023<\/em><\/p>\n \u201cIn 2023, I will do my best to talk about familiar works that incorporate new elemnets, as well as new titles that make you say, ‘Oh!?’\u201d<\/p>\n \u2014Status Update<\/em><\/p>\n \u201cI’m working on several new titles. Please look forward to their announcements.\u201d<\/p>\n Hikaru Yasui<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2014Ambitions for 2023<\/em><\/p>\n \u201cIn 2022, we were able to release to the fans the long-awaited RPG Neptunia: Sisters vs. Sisters<\/em>, with its improved game systems and evolved 3D graphics. In 2023, we are working hard to give the fans an even further ‘evolved’ game.\u201d<\/p>\n \u2014Status Update<\/em><\/p>\n \u201cI would like to make 2023 a year of further ‘evolution’ for the neptunia<\/em> series. There should be some new developments this year, so please look forward to them.\u201d<\/p>\n \u25a0 Akatsuki Games<\/strong><\/p>\n Hiroaki Iwano<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2014Ambitions for 2023<\/em><\/p>\n \u201cIn 2023, we will announce new title(s) quite early on, so I’m determined to do what it takes to increase our fan base by the time the content is released!\u201d<\/p>\n \u2014Status Update<\/em><\/p>\n \u201cWe’ve been silently at work on game production for the past few years, but in 2023 we should be able to make various announcements!\u201d<\/p>\n Shuhei Yamaguchi<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2014Ambitions for 2023<\/em><\/p>\n \u201cWe should be able to debut the major titles and initiatives we’ve been working on this year. While overseas companies are making great strides in the mobile games market, we will create something that can’t be beaten!\u201d<\/p>\n \u25a0 Aquaplus<\/strong><\/p>\n Naoya Shimokawa<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2014Ambitions for 2023<\/em><\/p>\n \u201cIn 2022, with the release of a long-in-development game and broadcast of a TV anime, we were able to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Utawarerumono<\/em> together thanks to the fans who have always supported us. In 2023, I plan to take a short rest and gather new energy for our next title. As is expected of our company, we hope to continue taking on new challenges going forward, so please look forward to it!\u201d<\/p>\n \u25a0 Acquire<\/strong><\/p>\n Takuma Endo<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2014Ambitions for 2023<\/em><\/p>\n \u201cRecently, I’m hoping to prepare a huge game as we head toward our turning point 30th anniversary year. I’m goign to devote a bit of time to creating an epic game. As for Acquire [as a company]we hope to be able to be able to offer our games digitally worldwide [going forward]\u201d<\/p>\n \u2014Status Update<\/em><\/p>\n \u201cA small-scale game that I was personally prototyping has been put on the development line. I hope to be able to show something around next spring, so please look forward to it.\u201d<\/p>\n \u25a0 ATLUS<\/strong><\/p>\n Shinjiro Takada<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2014Ambitions for 2023<\/em><\/p>\n \u201cIn 2023, which will be the 31st anniversary [of the Shin Megami Tensei<\/em> series]I hope be able to give something back to the fans as a thank-you [for their support on Shin Megami Tensei V<\/em>]\u201d<\/p>\n \u25a0 IzanagiGames<\/strong><\/p>\n Shinsuke Umeda<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2014Ambitions for 2023<\/em><\/p>\n \u201cWe should be able to announce two new game projects by the end of the year. We also plan to release the Switch version of DYSCHRONIA: Chronos Alternate<\/em> produced with MyDearest this year.\u201d<\/p>\n \u25a0 SNK<\/strong><\/p>\n Yasuyuki Room<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2014Status Update<\/em><\/p>\n \u201cAlongside updates to The King of Fighters XV<\/em>the staff is working as one on the development of the new Fatal Fury<\/em> and several other titles. Please look forward to SNK in the future.\u201d<\/p>\n Nobuyuki Kuroki<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2014Status Update<\/em><\/p>\n \u201cWhile we haven’t shared much information about Fatal Fury<\/em> yet, development is progressing well, so please look forward to it.\u201d<\/p>\n Kazuhiro Fujishige<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2014Ambitions for 2023<\/em><\/p>\n \u201cThis year will mark the start of development on a new IP that carries the grand vision of ‘the creation of an AAA title from Japan.’ We are becoming a studio in which the strengths of our teams formed from our diverse pool of talent will be on full display!\u201d<\/p>\n \u25a0 Onion Games<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2014Ambitions for 2023<\/em><\/p>\n \u201cI’m steadily progressing on our new RPG. While taking care of my health, I’m pouring all of my energy into it. It’s now been over a year since I started working on it, so it can be scary at times, but I am nevertheless moving forward one step at a time. In 2023, I hope to complete the game and exhibit it at BitSummit, Tokyo Game Show, and Digital Games Expo.\u201d<\/p>\n Kazuyuki Kurashima<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2014Status Update<\/em><\/p>\n \u201cI hope to be able to announce various things in 2023.\u201d<\/p>\n \u25a0 Capcom<\/strong><\/p>\n Hideaki Itsuno<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2014Status Update<\/em><\/p>\n \u201cI’m currently immersed in the production of Dragon’s Dogma 2<\/em>, so much so that I’m losing my sense of what season it is. Things are moving along well, so I hope to further our development progress so that we can share an update with you as soon as possible.\u201d<\/p>\n Ryozo Tsujimoto<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2014Things to Pay Attention to in 2023<\/em><\/p>\n \u201cTokyo Game Show.\u201d<\/p>\n Takuro Hiraoka<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2014Status Update<\/em><\/p>\n \u201cWe will release new information [about Exoprimal<\/em>] next spring, so please look forward to it!\u201d<\/p>\n \u25a0 Grasshopper Manufacture<\/strong><\/p>\n Goichi Suda<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2014Keyword for 2023<\/em><\/p>\n \u201cPublic domain.\u201d<\/p>\n \u2014Ambitions for 2023<\/em><\/p>\n \u201cGrasshopper Manufacture will celebrate its 25th anniversary. We will continue to dash forward.\u201d<\/p>\n \u2014Status Update<\/em><\/p>\n \u201cWe are dilligently developing new title(s).\u201d<\/p>\n \u25a0 Granzella<\/strong><\/p>\n Kazuma Kujo<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2014Ambitions for 2023<\/em><\/p>\n \u201cWhile I wasn’t able to announce the next development for Manga Ka Keru<\/em> in 2022, I hope to announce something new for that title in 2023. A new Disaster Report<\/em> title will definitely also be announced in 2023. I intend to do everything that I can.\u201d<\/p>\n \u25a0 Koei Tecmo Games<\/strong><\/p>\n Yukinori Ito<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2014Ambitions for 2023<\/em><\/p>\n \u201cThe Kou Shibusawa brand plans to release several new titles in 2023. We will also update our mobile games, so please look forward to it!\u201d<\/p>\n Mei Erikawa<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2014Ambitions for 2023<\/em><\/p>\n \u201cIn 2023, the La Corda d’Oro<\/em> series will celebrate its 20th anniversary. We are currently under review on a project to please the fans! Ruby Party also plans to start up new challenges, so please look forward to that as well.\u201d<\/p>\n Kenichi Ogasawara<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2014Ambitions for 2023<\/em><\/p>\n \u201cAs the Nobunaga’s Ambition<\/em> series will reach its turning point 40th anniversary, I would like to make various preparations as to make it an even more exciting celebration with the fans!\u201d<\/p>\n Yoichi Erikawa (Kou Shibusawa)<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2014Keywords for 2023<\/em><\/p>\n \u201cThe 40th anniversary of Nobunaga’s Ambition<\/em>and giving back to the game fans.\u201d<\/p>\n \u2014Ambitions for 2023<\/em><\/p>\n \u201cOur company plans to release many major titles in 2023 and 2024, so we are working hard to make sure they’re a success.\u201d<\/p>\n Akihiro Suzuki<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2014Ambitions for 2023<\/em><\/p>\n \u201cWhile we were unable to share any information about future developments of the Dynasty Warriors<\/em> series in 2023, we hope to be able to do so in 2023.\u201d<\/p>\n \u25a0 Konami Digital Entertainment<\/strong><\/p>\n Noriaki Okamura<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2014Keyword for 2023<\/em><\/p>\n \u201cLong-awaited.\u201d<\/p>\n \u2014Ambitions for 2023<\/em><\/p>\n \u201cOther than [the educational edition of Momotaro Dentetsu<\/em> announced last year], 2023 will be a year of many announcements! Stay tuned!\u201d<\/p>\n \u25a0 COLOPL<\/strong><\/p>\n Ryoji Tsunoda<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2014Ambitions for 2023<\/em><\/p>\n \u201cWe are working hard on an unannounced game. We hope to be able to announce it during the hot season.\u201d<\/p>\n \u25a0 Cygames<\/strong><\/p>\n Kenichiro Takaki<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2014Ambitions for 2023<\/em><\/p>\n \u201cThis year will be a year that we will be able to showcase and let you play the titles we have been thoroughly preparing so far. Each team will continue their developments thoroughly, unrushed, and with love, so please look forward to our announcements and releases going forward!\u201d<\/p>\n \u2014Status Update<\/em><\/p>\n \u201cDid you enjoy Little Noah: Scion of Paradise<\/em>? We hope to be able to show you various surprises in our lineup, including a follow-up report on Project GAMM<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n \u25a0 CyberConnect2<\/strong><\/p>\n Hiroshi Matsuyama<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2014Ambitions for 2023<\/em><\/p>\n \u201cWe will announce CyberConnect2-esque measures, developments, and works that fans around the world will be able to enjoy, and not just in games, but also in manga and anime.\u201d<\/p>\n \u25a0 GPTRACK50<\/strong><\/p>\n Hiroyuki Kobayashi<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2014Status Update<\/em><\/p>\n \u201cOur new game announcement is still far ahead, but we are developing a new action game intellectual property, so we hope to announce it as soon as possible.\u201d<\/p>\n \u25a0 Square Enix<\/strong><\/p>\n Tomoya Asano<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2014Ambitions for 2023<\/em><\/p>\n \u201cCompared to the turbulent 2022\u2014which saw the releases of Triangle Strategy<\/em>, LIVE A LIVE<\/em>and Various Daylife<\/em>; the announcement of Octopath Traveler II<\/em>; and the 10th anniversary of Bravely Default<\/em>\u20142023 seems like it’ll be a year of preparation. Thorough preparation.\u201d<\/p>\n Yoshinori Kitase<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2014Ambitions for 2023<\/em><\/p>\n \u201cAs the 25th anniversary of Final Fantasy VII<\/em> continues to stir up the excitement with its seven campaigns, I hope to be able to deliver an update on Final Fantasy VII Rebirth<\/em> when the timing is right. Please look forward to it!\u201d<\/p>\n \u25a0 SEGA<\/strong><\/p>\n Takashi Iizuka<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2014Ambitions for 2023<\/em><\/p>\n \u201cThis past year was the biggest year in Sonic<\/em> history, including the release of the movie sequel, new titles Sonic Origins<\/em> and Sonic Frontiers<\/em>and the Netflix animation Sonic Prime<\/em>. We are preparing a second wave to keep the fans happy and maintain that momentum going into 2023. We already announced additional content for Sonic Frontiers<\/em>but there is a lot more outside of that, so please look forward to it.\u201d<\/p>\n Ryousuke Horii<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2014Ambitions for 2023<\/em><\/p>\n \u201cIt’s going to be a challenge year in which many titles are released under the restructured Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio, so first and foremost, I would like to produce results with solid works that make people say, ‘The restructure and generational shift were a success !’\u201d<\/p>\n \u25a0 Nippon Ichi Software<\/strong><\/p>\n Yu Mizokami<\/strong><\/p>\n