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Tekken 8 Game Director Kohei Ikeda Leaves Bandai Namco After 20 Years
Kohei Ikeda, known by his player handle 'Nakatsu,' has departed Bandai Namco Studios after 20 years, he confirmed via his personal X account on June 1, 2026. Ikeda served as game director on both Tekken 7 and Tekken 8, and also held the role of chief producer on Tekken 8. He stated he intends to continue pursuing 'new challenges' as an individual game developer.
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Tekken 7/8's director Kohei Ikeda (Nakatsu) has left Bandai Namco
Anime News Network2d
Tekken 8 game director Kohei Ikeda has left Bandai Namco, kicking his way through an exit door that had long-time series producer and general advocate for the virtual graps Katsuhiro Harada pass through it late last year.
Rock Paper Shotgun3d
The Tekken 8 Exodus Continues As 20-Year Veteran Exits Bandai
Kotaku3d
Following Harada's Exit, Tekken 8 Has Now Also Lost its Game Director.
Push Square3d
Tekken 8 game director Kohei Ikeda leaves Bandai Namco after 20 years Tekken 8 chief producer and game director Kohei Ikeda has left Bandai Namco after 20 years, he announced.
Gematsu3d
How sources are framing this
Kotaku and Push Square framed the departure as part of an ongoing 'exodus' from the Tekken team, while Japanese outlets and Gematsu reported it more neutrally as a straightforward career announcement.
What we know
- Kohei Ikeda, game director and chief producer of Tekken 8, announced his departure from Bandai Namco Studios on June 1, 2026
- Ikeda, also known by his fighting game player handle 'Nakatsu,' had been with Bandai Namco for 20 years
- He directed both Tekken 7 and Tekken 8 during his tenure
- Ikeda expressed enthusiasm for his future, saying he will continue taking on 'new challenges' as a game developer
- His exit follows that of long-time Tekken series producer Katsuhiro Harada, who left Bandai Namco late last year
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