12/13/2024
Games
Introducing CLOVERS Inc., a game studio led by Hideki Kamiya—now developing a sequel to Okami!
CLOVERS Inc. would like to announce that Hideki Kamiya, the former PlatinumGames Chief Game Designer known for his work on the Bayonetta series, Devil May Cry, Okami, and more, now serves as our Studio Head and Chief Game Designer. Our newly powered-up organization strives to deliver quality games from our two bases in Osaka and Tokyo.
Kamiya is hitting the ground running by directing a new sequel to Okami, as was announced today at The Game Awards 2024 in Los Angeles, California. This latest entry in the Okami series is being developed by CLOVERS Inc. and set to be published by Capcom Co., Ltd. CLOVERS is hard at work to bring you the heartwarming story, pulse-pounding adventure, and gorgeous visuals—inspired by traditional Japanese artwork—that make Okami such a moving experience. Please watch the Project Teaser Trailer below—and look forward to more information later!
Okami sequel | Project Teaser Trailer
*Please note this teaser trailer contains no in-game footage.
Okami sequel | Project Teaser Site
https://www.capcom-games.com/o-kami_newproject/
A Message from Hideki Kamiya
Hello—This is Hideki Kamiya, Studio Head and Chief Game Designer of CLOVERS Inc. I’m proud to introduce you to this new game studio, which I’m spearheading along with some of my most trusted comrades in the world of game development.
A lot of thought—not to mention all sorts of feelings—went into my decision to split off from the crowd and strike out on my own. I’ve spent a long time searching for a place where I can make games that I believe in, and according to my own convictions. Luckily, some stalwart allies who share those convictions reached out their hands. Now I believe I’ve found the place I was searching for. A place where I can make games that I can proudly share with the world.
CLOVERS may be small in size, but we’re big and strong in spirit. You can count on us to strive to fill your gaming lives with joy with the same convictions I’ve had since I first entered the games industry.
The games industry is a vast field, and we’re hoping to sprout in it like a four-leaf clover. I hope you’re looking forward to seeing what we do.
Hideki Kamiya
Hideki Kamiya was born in Matsumoto in Japan’s Nagano prefecture in 1970. Throughout his career, he’s directed Resident Evil 2, Viewtiful Joe, Okami, Bayonetta, and The Wonderful 101.
On Bayonetta 2, Bayonetta 3, Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon, and Sol Cresta, Kamiya served as executive director, supervising each project and taking charge of their stories and scripts.
His career in game development took him from Capcom and Clover Studio to PlatinumGames. As of October 2024, he serves as Studio Head and Chief Game Designer of CLOVERS Inc., where he’s currently directing the Okami sequel project.
About CLOVERS Inc.
A team of elite creators led by Hideki Kamiya to shape the core of gameplay
CLOVERS Inc. is a game development studio founded by top creators working on the front lines of the games industry. Based in Osaka and Tokyo, our studio has gathered an elite team of all levels of experience, from promising new minds to industry veterans—and we’re not done growing. We’ll soon welcome even more professionals who share the CLOVERS philosophy and our hunger for creativity.
About the CLOVERS Logo
Our logo is a four-leaf clover with a letter C forming each of the leaves. These Cs represent four individual principles that combine to make one whole. These four Cs bring us together, just like they do in our logo. In fact, you could call us C-LOVERS!
Our Four Cs are…
These form The CLOVERS Spirit that we all hold dear to our hearts.
We promise to take new challenges head-on, to sweat the details, and to create gaming experiences that only we can create. It’s our mission to make the games you’ve always wanted to play.
