Yoshitaka Murayama, the talented creator of Eiyuden Chronicle and the Suikoden series, has passed away.
Murayama formed Rabbit & Bear Studios to work on the game Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes, and the company shared the tragic news on their website. They said that he died on February 6 from an ongoing illness.
The crew at Rabbit & Bear Studios remarked how much they will miss him, especially since he won’t be able to see how fans react to Eiyuden Chronicle, a game he worked so hard on as the writer.
Yoshitaka Murayama, the creator of the Suikoden series and Eiyuden Chronicle and the head of Rabbit & Bear Studios, has passed away on February 6th due to complications with an ongoing illness.https://t.co/qefDp2VklJ pic.twitter.com/pdmgLJSku7
— Genki✨ (@Genki_JPN) February 14, 2024
They’ve committed to honouring his dream by releasing the game to the public, promising to keep his vision alive in the finished product. They also stated that they would provide information on any changes within the organisation shortly.
Murayama was also honoured by 505 Games, the publisher of Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes, who referred to him as a pioneer, visionary, and valued gaming industry partner.
They stated his ingenuity and passion for games had a long-lasting impact, and he would be deeply missed by everyone, including his family, friends, and coworkers.
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Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes, a spiritual sequel to the beloved Suikoden series Murayama co-created in the 1990s, is still set to be released in April of this year.
Murayama’s work has had a significant impact on the gaming community, and his legacy will live on through his works.