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Ex-Tekken Producer Katsuhiro Harada Launches VS Studio as New SNK Subsidiary

SNK has officially established VS Studio, a new game development subsidiary led by veteran fighting game producer Katsuhiro Harada, best known for his long tenure on the Tekken franchise. The studio's name does not stand for 'versus,' though Harada has indicated interest in exploring competitive games. VS Studio operates as a subsidiary under SNK, the publisher behind Fatal Fury and The King of Fighters.

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AUTOMATON provided additional context on the meaning of the studio name 'VS,' clarifying it does not mean 'versus,' while other outlets focused primarily on the announcement itself without that detail.

What we know

  • SNK has established VS Studio as a new game development subsidiary
  • Katsuhiro Harada, longtime Tekken series producer, leads VS Studio as its head
  • The 'VS' in VS Studio does not stand for 'versus,' though Harada has expressed interest in competitive game development
  • VS Studio operates under SNK, the Japanese publisher known for Fatal Fury and King of Fighters

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