PlatinumGames CEO says Bayonetta series continues

PlatinumGames CEO Atsushi Inaba stated he isn't done with Bayonetta after key staff left the studio.

Key staff departed from PlatinumGames

Original game director Hideki Kamiya left for Clovers to make Okami 2, and other notable leavers include Masaki Yamanaka, Kenji Saito, and Takahisa Taura.

Bayonetta series co-owned by Sega and Nintendo

Sega and Nintendo co-own the Bayonetta series, with Nintendo publishing the first two games and Bayonetta 3 released on Switch in 2022.

Inaba's future plans for Bayonetta

Inaba said PlatinumGames has a strong desire to further develop Bayonetta's character and expand her world in future games.

“We have a strong desire to further develop the character of Bayonetta and expand her world. Please look forward to seeing what form that takes in the future.”

PlatinumGames' next project: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

PlatinumGames is working on Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin, a Paramount partnership game announced at Summer Game Fest in June 2026.

Paramount and Skydance merger impact

Warner Bros and Paramount merged into Skydance, a $110 billion deal expected to close on October 6, 2026, which may affect PlatinumGames' next project.