Suikoden Creator and Eiyuden Chronicle Yoshitaka Murayama Has Died - News
by William D'Angelo , posted on 14 February 2024 / 3,075 Views
Developer Rabbit & Bear Studios announced the creator of Suikoden and Eiyuden Chronicle Yoshitaka Murayama has died.
"It’s with a heavy heart and deep sadness we must inform you that the scenario writer and head of Rabbit& Bear Studios, Yoshitaka Murayama, has passed away on February 6 due to complications with an ongoing illness," reads a message from the developer.
"Murayama first began this journey of the creation of Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes in 2020 through the support of his very loving fans on Kickstarter. Throughout the three-plus-year-development of the game, it was always the passion from his fans that continued to drive his creative vision and motivate him to put his all into the project.
"His hard work on Eiyuden Chronicle as scenario writer was finished but as his co-workers and friends, it saddens us to know that he won’t get to see the reactions from his fans.
"However, even with those feelings we need to accept the reality that he is no longer with us and continue to push his dream forward by releasing Eiyuden Chronicle to the world.
"We want to maintain his legacy and vision with this game and know that he would have wanted the rich world he has created with Eiyuden Chronicle to live on.
"His family sincerely appreciates your prayers and support but asks for privacy and that no flowers, mail, or other offerings be sent.
"We will have more information on organizational changes to Rabbit & Bear as well as changes to some of the Kickstarter rewards in the near future."
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RIP an absolute legend
Which was your favorite game that he made?
He will be missed
My thoughts are split between honoring the man and the legend, something I'm sure is shared by my fellow VGcharters , firstly thinking about his family and friends who have lost a loved one, while also
celebrating a life that while short gave joy and great memories to millions of people.
Very very sad, and so close to the launch of the new game...
This is the first passing of a famous person that really hit me personally.
Been talking to some friends I've had for years who also love the series all day, and it helps.
That's really sad. He was pretty young, too.
Rip, played suikoden 2 some 3 years ago for the first time and it shot right up in my top10 best games of all time
Glad to hear you got to experience Suikoden 2, and enjoyed it that much.
This is sad. Very sad. This is one of the games I’ve looked forward to for a long time now, being a longtime fan of the early Suikoden games.
Damn that's crazyyyy, he was only 55?
