Fuga: Melodies of Steel Series Director Leaves CyberConnect2

In an announcement on his official Twitter, Yoann Gueritot, the series director behind Fuga: Melodies of Steel, has officially announced his resignation from CyberConnect2.

According to his message, he’ll join an undisclosed company next week. This decision was already set in stone a few days ago, so despite it being April Fools in Japan right now, the following news of his departure is not an April Fools’ joke.

His message reads:

Today was my last day at CyberConnect2, after nine wonderful years. Everything is cool with the company, but sometimes you just need to move on and think about yourself.

I will forever be grateful to CyberConnect2 for the opportunities to work on titles like Final Fantasy VII Remake or Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot, and trusting an annoying gaijin like me to direct the Fuga: Melodies of Steel series.

Next week a new adventure will begin for me at another game company, and I will be waiting for Fuga 3 with excitement as the series’ biggest fan.

I am sad I couldn’t guide my beloved and brave children through the end of their journey, but Fuga already has a strong and solid basis, and I am sure the team will do a fantastic job. I will never forget the great people I met and the things I learned here as a creator and as a person.

Thanks to CyberConnect2, the Fuga team, the fans, and all the people who supported me and this amazing series.

You can view his Twitter announcement here:

Today is my last day at CyberConnect2.

Everything is cool with the company and Fuga 2, but sometimes you just need to move on. I will forever be grateful for all the opportunities, and I will never forget the great people I met here.

Thanks to CC2, the Fuga team, and the fans. pic.twitter.com/4icKXAzloM

— YoannGueritot (@YoannGueritot) March 31, 2023

Fuga: Melodies of Steel 2 will launch for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC (Steam, Windows Store, and Epic Games Store) on May 11, 2023. Check out the latest trailer and new gameplay information.

In case you missed it, here’s our review of Fuga: Melodies of Steel.