PlayStation 5 and PS4 lead engineer Masayasu Ito is retiring from Sony Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. PlayStation 5 and PS4 lead engineer Masayasu Ito is retiring from Sony After 36 years with the company. News by Matt Wales Reporter Published on 6 Sep 2022 15 comments Masayasu Ito - Sony Interactive Entertainment's executive vice president of hardware engineering and operation, as well as lead engineer on both the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 - is retiring on 1st October after 36 years with the company. Ito first joined Sony in 1986, where he initially worked on in-car audio equipment before joining the PlayStation division in 2000 to lead hardware engineering. Here, Ito oversaw the development of numerous key PlayStation products, including the PS3, the hugely successful PS4 - which went on to sell over 117 million units - and, starting in 2015, the PlayStation 5. Alongside Sony's flagship consoles, Ito also had a hand in many other notable PlayStation hardware releases, having created of the likes of the PSP, PS4 Pro, and PSVR headset. Watch on YouTube PlayStation 5 - Xbox Series X/S - Year One Retrospective DF Direct Special. Discussing his engineering philosophy ahead of the PS5's release back in 2020, Ito explained, "Our team values a well thought out, beautifully designed architecture...As a result, we're able to achieve our goal of creating a product with a high degree of perfection and quality." Bloomberg reports the 60-year-old Ito will be working on a "mobility related assignment" within Sony Group from October, and will stay on as an executive advisor to SIE's Platform Experience Group until March 2023. Current director and deputy president Lin Tao will step into Ito's role following his departure. Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Atari will hold RollerCoaster Tycoon rights for another decade Ups and downs. 7 Lady Dimitrescu will be a tad smaller in Resident Evil Village's Mercenaries DLC Level the playing field. 1 Overwatch 2 suffers another DDoS attack and character roster bugs Mei Mei. 7 Nintendo Switch firmware update lets you take screenshots in the Switch Online app The app on your console, not your phone. 7 Latest Articles Genshin Impact Path of Gleaming Jade dates, login event rewards Including other anniversary rewards and how to claim them. Atari will hold RollerCoaster Tycoon rights for another decade Ups and downs. 7 Jelly Deals Logitech's G Pro X gaming headset is its lowest-ever price during Amazon's Early Access sale Prime Members can get it for just £52. Jelly Deals Save over £500 off the retail price on this beefy ASUS TUF Dash gaming laptop from Amazon Under £1080 for an RTX 3070 laptop. Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store