Tekken 8 Exodus Has Fans Worried As 20-Year Veteran Exits Bandai Namco

Kohei Ikeda has announced he is leaving Bandai Namco Studios, ending his role as Tekken 8 game director.

His departure comes soon after Katsuhiro Harada’s exit, adding to concern over Tekken’s leadership.

Fans are now speculating about who will guide the franchise next and what this means for Tekken 8’s direction.