Yoshinori Ono, best known as the producer of the Street Fighter series, has shared more information on his upcoming move away from Capcom – a studio for which he's been an important part of for almost 30 years.
Ono originally announced that he would be stepping away from Capcom last summer, thanking fans for their support over the years. Now, he's taken to social media to explain that starting on 1st May, he'll be taking up a new role at Delightworks; he joins the company as its new president and COO.
Originally founded in 2014, Delightworks is a Japanese studio that has previously released the free-to-play turn-based mobile game, Fate/Grand Order.
In a further tweet, Ono says, "There may be some distance between me and everyone at FGC for a while. I may be away from the FGC for a while, but I’m looking forward to spending time with you again when I get the chance. I appreciate your continuing support."
[source twitter.com, via eurogamer.net]
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Oh wow I hadn't heard about this, kinda strange studio to switch to but I guess whatever studio works for him
Best wishes to Ono san in his new role, he'll be missed for his antics and support throughout the years!
Awful logo, looks like somewhere I'd go for salads on my lunch break
It doesnt seem to have been pointed out, but his toy Blanka is sitting there perched within the D of that logo.
Thanks Ono, for playing a large part in reviving the fighting game scene!
good luck to him on his future work with a new studio.
i haven't pick up Street Fighter V yet. but i did enjoy playing Super Street Fighter IV.
Weird. I thought he left a long time ago. Guess he was still sitting there doing something else all this time.
I like Ono and I think he's a great guy, so I feel mean saying this...but I think SF will be better off. SFV evolved into an interesting game, but was a complete mess for awhile and the launch situation was not handled well at all. Ono also has the old-school mentality of big reveals instead of just straight up telling customers what is going to be added to the game and when. I hope he does well wherever he goes next.
@Aozz101x
Street Fighter IV is much better than V.
V is such a lackluster Game.
I am glad that i was able to test it on a free Weekend on Steam.
It is not reaally bad, it is just lackluster compared to IV or other Entries.
I see he still has his buddy Blanka around.
Waiting to see how fast he leads this studio to bankruptcy by spending all the game budgets on CG trailers and shady practices. (For those who don't remember the fiasco of Street Fighter X Tekken or the original Street Fighter V by Polygon Studios.)
@Bizaster
Street Fighter 6 is in development as we speak.
I wish Capcom kept him on the team just to announce things. I love his personality.
@xxx128 Yoshiki Okamoto did not work on a Street Fighter game beyond II.
Are you saying Ono ruined the franchise with the Alpha games, III, IV, and V?
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