Capcom producer Hiroyuki Kobayashi leaves after 27 years to join NetEase Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Capcom producer Hiroyuki Kobayashi leaves after 27 years to join NetEase "I will strive to create more enjoyable experiences at this new company, in this new era." News by Vikki Blake Contributor Published on 13 Aug 2022 8 comments Producer Hiroyuki Kobayashi has parted ways with Capcom after 27 years. Whilst Kobayashi left Capcom on 1st March 2022, he chose 12th August - his 50th birthday - to make the announcement that he had left the famed Japanese company to take up another producer position at NetEase. Watch on YouTube Eurogamer Newscast: Are Sony and Microsoft's squabbles over Call of Duty just business as usual? "Today, 12th August, is my 50th birthday," Kobayashi's statement begins. "As such, I would like to share something very special with everyone: After serving 27 years with gratitude, I have departed from Capcom on 1st March and will be officially joining NetEase as a producer. pic.twitter.com/o2xyR2X4YP- 小林裕幸 (@HiroKobaP) August 12, 2022 To see this content please enable targeting cookies. Manage cookie settings "Detail plans will be shared later, so pleased stay tuned," he added. "I will strive to continuously create more enjoyable entertainment experiences for everyone at this new company, in this new era." Kobayashi ended on thanking everyone for their "continued support". Kobayashi joined Capcom back in 1995 as a programmer for the very first Resident Evil game, but also contributed to other Capcom classic franchises, such Devil May Cry, Dragon's Dogma, and the criminally ignored Dino Crisis. Capcom has announced it will have two livestream presentations as part of Tokyo Games Show this year. The first will be on 15th September (3pm UK time) and will include "all the latest Capcom news in our pre-recorded stream", whilst a second stream on 16th September will focus solely on Street Fighter 6. 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