BlazBlue creator Toshimichi Mori has left developer Arc System Works VGC Open main menu Lengthy FIFA players MultiVersus characters Disney Dreamlight recipe list First for Video Game News Follow VGC BlazBlue creator Toshimichi Mori has left developer Arc System Works“I know this may cause anxiety, especially for BlazBlue users. I am truly sorry for this.” Video Game News 25th Sep 2022 / 11:40 am Posted by Andy RobinsonBlazBlue series creator Toshimichi Mori has left developer Arc System Works after nearly two decades at the company, he announced on Sunday. Writing on social media, Mori gave no reason for the departure but thanked fans and staff for their support and indicated that he intended to continue working in the games industry elsewhere. “I, Toshimichi Mori, have left Arc System Works after many years of service,” he wrote. Guilty Gear -Strive - Bridget Announcement TrailerSubscribe to VGC on YouTube “Having been involved in the development of Guilty Gear X at a company called Pickpak, I joined Arc System Works and after developing numerous fighting games, I was able to develop my masterpiece, BlazBlue, and have had the opportunity to have relationships with many users. “The many experiences I have had over the past 20 years since joining Arc System Works are the treasures of my life. I can only express my gratitude to the Arc System Works staff, the people who have helped me, and the users who have supported me. Thank you so, so much.” He added: “I know this may cause anxiety, especially for BlazBlue users. I am truly sorry for this. I hope to be able to deliver more games to users in some form in the future, and I will do my best to achieve this. Iwould like to thank you in advance for your support.” Notice: To display this embed please allow the use of Functional Cookies in Cookie Preferences. Notice: To display this embed please allow the use of Functional Cookies in Cookie Preferences. Mori joined Arc System Works in 2003, where he worked on the Guilty Gear series of fighting games. He later went on to produce and design the BlazBlue series, as well as being the main illustrator for its earliest entries. Since announcing his departure from the developer on Sunday, Mori has received an outpouring of support from fans, with nearly 2,000 replies at the time of publishing. 4 Comments Related VGC Content PlayStation announces Evo 2022 live show and teases exciting reveals this week2 months ago Popular Now on VGC1 Harley Quinn voice actor criticises Chris Pratt Mario casting ‘ It should be Charles’ 2 Phil Spencer could be teasing Xbox s game streaming device in a new office photo3 Modern Warfare 2 will seemingly require a phone number like Overwatch 24 Interview How PlatinumGames is betting on Nintendo expertise to shape its future5 Platinum thinks hiring of Nintendo veteran can take the companies relationship to the next level More Video Game News2 Netfix reveals first look at Onimusha animeNo release date for the show was given2 weeks ago2 Comments1 US PlayStation shipments were reportedly up 400% last monthPS5 supply appears to be increasing as Christmas approaches1 hour ago1 Comment Overwatch 2 servers down for some as Blizzard removes two heroes temporarilyThe game's rocky launch has caused much fan frustration2 hours ago6 Certain Affinity ‘ has close to 100 people working on a ‘ big’ Halo Infinite projectThe studio claims it’s working on “something big and new for the franchise”2 weeks ago6 CommentsBy commenting on this article you agree to adhere to VGC’s community guidelines. Notice: To display comments please allow the use of Functional Cookies in Cookie Preferences.