In a new interview with Famitsu, PlatinumGames discussed the company’s future with new executive VP Takao Yamane and upcoming projects.
PlatinumGames aims to bolster its staff capabilities by upwards of over 1000 company employees. The company wants to publish its games both physically and digitally. Yamane will be responsible for the publishing division of PlatinumGames. Additionally, Yamane is confident in the development of Project GG and wants to ensure its success.
The company confirmed that another new IP is in development alongside Project GG. Furthermore, PlatinumGames is working on multiple unannounced games for various publishers. These games range from small to large-scale projects, and the projects are at different stages of development.
A few more details about Project GG were revealed in the interview, pointing toward a potential unique mechanic in the class of Witch Time from Bayonetta. Development has expanded since the initial teaser trailer, and Hideki Kamiya wants to make sure its a high-quality game. A release date was not announced, but Kamiya confirms the Shiba Inu dog from the trailer will be in the full game.
The latest title from PlatinumGames, Bayonetta 3, releases on October 28 for Nintendo Switch worldwide. The original Bayonetta game receives a physical release for Switch on September 30.