Castlevania and Bloodstained Developer Shutaro Ida Dies at 52

Ida worked closely with Koji Igarashi throughout his career, playing a key role in shaping today’s action-adventure games that emphasize exploration. Sadly, he passed away as his last project, Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement, was nearing completion. Koji Igarashi has promised to finish the game to the level of quality Ida expected, as a tribute to his friend and colleague.







