- Tekken Creator Katsuhiro Harada has founded a new studio called VS Studio.
- The developer will be supported by Fatal Fury publisher SNK.
- VS Studio will develop new unannounced projects under SNK
fatal fury Publisher SNK has announced its investment in a newly created game development studio founded by Tekken creator Katsuhiro Harada.
VS Studio was established earlier this month and will be backed by SNK, which will help launch the new team and plans to make it a consolidated subsidiary. The new studio and publisher will also collaborate on new, unannounced development projects to “further strengthen their development capabilities.”
“We are pleased to announce the launch of our new game development studio, VS Studio,” CEO Katsuhiro Harada said in a press release. “VS Studio’s philosophy is ‘Beyond tradition, crafted to perfection’. We will combine world-class technology, sensibility and expertise to achieve the ultimate.
“From a free, open and spacious environment, we will generate new ideas and create memorable games. We created this studio to make this vision a reality.”
According to Harada, the “VS” in the studio’s name has several meanings, but primarily represents its roots in “Video game Soft (VS Development Division)”, the spirit of the challenging “Versus” tradition, as well as other meanings that symbolize “innovation and challenge”, such as “Visionary Standard”, “Volition Shift” and “Vanguard Spirit”.
“Having been involved in game development for many years, I have constantly considered how I want to spend my time as a developer and what type of environment allows developers to perform at their best. VS Studio is an answer to that question,” Harada continued.
“By bringing together technology and knowledge, and working with passionate colleagues, we aim to deliver the best gaming experiences to users around the world. VS Studio aspires to be a studio that continues to take on these challenges and we are looking for new team members who share our vision. Please look forward to the future of VS Studio.”
Harada, who was the Tekken director and producer of the series, left Bandai Namco at the end of 2025 as the iconic franchise celebrated its 30th anniversary. At that time, the developer confirmed that he had planned to leave the company for several years and had gradually transferred all his responsibilities to the team.
“I am very proud to welcome Mr. Katsuhiro Harada to our group, who has been an old friend and worthy rival to us,” said SNK game designer Yasuyuki Oda.
“We have long discussed the hypothetical scenario of working together, and now that dream has become a reality. To be honest, nothing has been decided yet, but I have no doubt that things will be even more exciting than ever. We look forward to your continued support for SNK and VS Studio.”
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