Bandai Namco partners with Pokémon remake dev for new Ace Combat studio VGC Open main menu Lengthy FIFA players MultiVersus characters Disney Dreamlight recipe list First for Video Game News Follow VGC Bandai Namco partners with Pokémon remake dev for new Ace Combat studioBrilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl were created by Tokyo-based studio ILCA Video Game News 1st Jul 2022 / 10:27 am Posted by Andy RobinsonBandai Namco has established a new company in partnership with ILCA, the developer behind the recent Pokémon Diamond and Pearl remakes for Nintendo Switch. The new company will be called Bandai Namco Aces, headquartered in Tokyo, leveraging the know-how of both companies to “continue to deliver deep and lasting, high-quality content to fans around the world”. That includes new games in the Ace Combat series, as was announced last year. ILCA recently contributed to the development of Ace Combat 7 and according to its website, it’s working with Ace Combat developer Project Aces on “next-generation projects using Unreal Engine 5”. Bandai Namco Aces will be led by president and CEO Takuya Iwasaki, who previously held the same role for ILCA. ACE COMBAT 7 SKIES UNKNOWNSubscribe to VGC on YouTube “With the cooperation of Bandai Namco, we would like to pass on the knowledge we have cultivated so far to a new generation in order to further evolve this series that remains in the history of games,” he said in a statement. “The whole team will do their best to give back to Namco, which I have been admiring since I was a child, so I would appreciate your support. Come young, to the sky!” ILCA, which was established in 2010 as a CG video production company, has contributed to the development of dozens of high-profile games including Nier: Automata, Dragon Quest XI and Code Vein. It also worked on Pokémon Home, the Nintendo Switch and mobile app which allows for cloud storage of Pokémon characters. The next Pokémon titles, Scarlet & Violet, will be released for Switch on November 18, 2022. Further reading 4 A new Ace Combat game is in developmentA sequel to Ace Combat 7, the best-selling entry in the series to date, is officially underwayFresh details about open world gameplay and multiplayer functionality were recently revealed to coincide with the publication of a new trailer and the Pokémon Scarlet & Violet release date. “You can experience a new style of adventure, with a world that you’re free to explore at your leisure and not in an order dictated by the story,” according to the official Pokémon Scarlet & Violet site. Post a comment Related VGC Content Atlus confirms January release for Persona 3 Portable and Persona 4 Golden3 days ago Nintendo is promoting Zelda Tears of the Kingdom at its Tokyo Live event3 days ago A Splatoon x Pokémon Splatfest is coming in November3 days ago Japanese Pokémon Scarlet & Violet trailer seemingly removes 5 unannounced Pokémon4 days 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 Interview How PlatinumGames is betting on Nintendo expertise to shape its future4 Modern Warfare 2 will seemingly require a phone number like Overwatch 25 Platinum thinks hiring of Nintendo veteran can take the companies relationship to the next level More Video Game News2 Nintendo has launched a subscription service for Switch repairs in JapanThe 'Wide Care’ service costs $15/£12 per year3 months 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 ago Switch Online s latest Mega Drive Genesis update adds Mega Man The Wily WarsPlus Comix Zone, Target Earth and Zero Wing3 months agoBy 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.