Former Resident Evil Producer Hiroyuki Kobayashi Joins Netease

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I have graciously left Capcom after 27 years of service, and on March 31, 2022, I will formally join NetEase Games as a producer. Please check back later for more information on the specific plans.

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"I will strive to continuously create more enjoyable entertainment experiences for everyone at this new company, in this new era. Thank you for the continued support.” 0 seconds of 0 secondsVolume 0%"

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Hiroyuki Kobayashi was a Resident Evil and Resident Evil 2 programmer at Capcom. As a producer, he oversaw Code: Veronica X, Zero, Resident Evil 2022, and Resident Evil 4.

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Kobayashi is an Executive Producer for Resident Evil 6 and Dragon’s Dogma. His last credited work at Capcom is 2018’s Mega Man 11, where he was also an Executive Producer.

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It is currently unknown what he is working on for NetEase Games. When the time is right, either the company or Kobayashi himself will make an announcement.

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NetEase develops PC and mobile games in China. They operate World of Warcraft, StarCraft II, and Overwatch in China.

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NetEase co-developed Diablo Immortal with Blizzard, which just broke $100 million before its Chinese launch.

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