Japanese game creators discuss 2025 ambitions
4Gamer.net has published the 2025 edition of its annual end-of-year interviews with Japanese game creators. The website interviewed 164 creators this year, several of which tease new titles and announcements to come in 2025.
Get the notable tidbits below.
■ Arc System Works
Kenji Satou
(Known for River City: Rival Showdown, River City Saga: Three Kingdoms Next)
—Ambitions for 2025
“In 2024, I was able to complete the story of River City Saga: Three Kingdoms through to its final stages, and with that, I am relieved that we were able to bring the Three Kingdoms saga to a close. In 2025, I aim to create a new River City title that will be well received by fans both new and old. I also hope to shine a spotlight on not just River City, but on other titles from Technos Japan as well. Please keep an eye out for future River City-related developments! Thank you for your continued support!”
■ Idea Factory
Kei Nanameda
(Known for the Death end re;Quest series, Mary Skelter series)
—Ambitions for 2025
“Looking ahead to 2025, Todokero! Tatakae! Calamity Angels continues to be in diligent development. I apologize for the wait. We’re working hard to create a cheerful and fun slapstick comedy, so I hope you’ll look forward to it!”
Hikaru Yasui
(Known for Madou Monogatari: Fia and the Mysterious School, Touhou Spell Carnival, Neptunia Riders VS Dogoos)
—Ambitions for 2025
“2025 will be a milestone year as we celebrate the 15th anniversary of Neptunia. We’re preparing exciting plans for our fans and are putting all our efforts into developing the latest numbered Neptunia game. The entire staff is working hard alongside Tsunako, so please look forward to new developments!”
■ ATLUS
Shinjirou Takata
(Known for the Devil Survivor series, Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE, Shin Megami Tensei V, and Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance)
—Ambitions for 2025
“I’m hoping we can announce a title as soon as possible. The team is currently working as hard as they can to make sure our fans can enjoy it to
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