Kohei Ikeda

Former game director of Tekken 8

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Occupation: researcher

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works at VS Studio

developed by Tekken 8

works at Bandai Namco

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Tekken 8 Director Kohei Ikeda Joins Harada at SNK-Backed Vs Studio

Tekken 8 game director Kohei Ikeda has left Bandai Namco to reunite with former series director Katsuhiro Harada and veteran producer Yuichi Yonemori at the newly formed Vs Studio. The SNK-backed studio announced in May now houses three of the franchise's most senior developers. Their first project remains unannounced, though a fighting game seems the natural assumption.

Aug 19, 2026

Tekken 8 Loses Game Director Kohei Ikeda as Bandai Namco Faces Uncertain Fighting Game Future

Kohei Ikeda, game director of Tekken 8, has left Bandai Namco after a 20-year tenure, following in the footsteps of long-time series producer Katsuhiro Harada. Ikeda's departure raises questions about the future of the Tekken series, especially with Tekken 8 receiving mixed reviews for its lack of revolutionary changes beyond the new Heat meter system. Fans and the fighting game community (FGC) await clarification on how the series will evolve.

Jun 2, 2026