Katsuhiro Harada, a long-time game developer known for his work on the Tekken series, is leaving Bandai Namco after three decades with the company.
The Tekken series is a cornerstone of fighting games, and Katsuhiro Harada has been a key figure in its success. While his departure signals the end of a long-standing era for Tekken, the team working on Tekken 8 has reassured fans that his leaving won’t negatively impact the game’s development.
Katsuhiro Harada Leaves Bandai Namco After 30 Years
Harada announced his departure in an online statement, explaining it followed a difficult time personally and professionally. He shared that the loss of close friends and seeing colleagues retire or pass away led him to think about his future and how much time he had left to create. After spending years building the Tekken universe and its characters, he felt it was the right time to step down and begin a new chapter.
He reminisced about starting his career at Bandai Namco, remembering when he first competed in local Japanese arcades and how both he and the Tekken franchise grew over the years. He expressed his gratitude to fans for their continued support and promised to share more about what he’s planning next soon.
You can read his full statement below.
Hey everyone, I wanted to let you know that I’ll be leaving Bandai Namco at the end of 2025. It’s a tough decision, but with Tekken celebrating its 30th anniversary – something I’ve poured so much of my life into – it feels like the right time to move on to a new chapter. I’ve always been passionate about this series, and it’s been an incredible journey. My background actually…
— Katsuhiro Harada (@Harada_TEKKEN) December 8, 2025
Following his announcement, the Tekken team released a statement to reassure players that Katsuhiro Harada’s departure won’t affect the development of Tekken 8 or future plans. They stressed their dedication to continuing the game series in the same spirit as Harada, and promised to keep listening to player feedback as Tekken enters a new phase.
Today is a huge day for Tekken players, and Katsuhiro Harada has dedicated a lot of effort to the series. Join the discussion about what’s next for Tekken on the official TopMob Discord server.
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