Trending Now - Katsuhiro Harada Establishes New SNK Studio After Leaving Bandai Namco
WHO:
Game Informer - Katsuhiro Harada is the Representative Director/CEO of the new studio VS Studio.
Variety - Katsuhiro Harada is known for his work on Bandai Namco's "Tekken" franchise.
TechRadar - SNK is the publisher of the Fatal Fury franchise and the Neo Geo arcade system.
WHAT:
Game Informer - Harada's statement included that the "VS" in VS Studio represents various meanings, including "Video game Soft (VS Development Division)," "Versus," "Visionary Standard," "Volition Shift," and "Vanguard Spirit."
Game Informer - SNK Corporation announced the establishment of a new game development subsidiary called VS Studio.
Variety - VS Studio was established on May 1 and is expected to become a consolidated subsidiary of SNK.
Game Informer - Harada described VS Studio's philosophy as “Beyond tradition, crafted to perfection.”
Game Informer - VS Studio is recruiting talent to join its team.
WHERE:
Game Informer - VS Studio is headquartered in Tokyo.
WHEN:
Game Informer - The studio's website is set to launch in June.
WHY:
Game Informer - Harada established VS Studio to create a "free, open, and spacious environment" for developers to perform at their best and to deliver the best gaming experiences to users worldwide.
Game Informer - Harada established VS Studio to create a "free, open, and spacious environment" for generating new ideas and creating memorable games.
HOW:
Game Informer - Harada aims to combine technology, sensibility, and world-class expertise to pursue the ultimate gaming experiences.
(UPDATED May 12, 2026 19:31 UTC)
In a recent statement, Harada revealed that the "VS" in VS Studio stands for several concepts, including "Video game Soft," "Versus," "Visionary Standard," "Volition Shift," and "Vanguard Spirit." He emphasized that the studio was created to foster a "free, open, and spacious environment" for developers, allowing them to perform at their best. The ultimate goal is to deliver exceptional gaming experiences to users around the globe.
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(UPDATED May 12, 2026 17:40 UTC)
SNK Corporation has announced the establishment of a new game development subsidiary called VS Studio, which is headquartered in Tokyo and led by Katsuhiro Harada, known for his work on the "Tekken" franchise. Harada describes the studio's philosophy as “Beyond tradition, crafted to perfection,” and it is currently recruiting talent to join its team, with a website set to launch in June. The goal of VS Studio is to create a free, open, and spacious environment for generating new ideas and delivering memorable gaming experiences by combining technology, sensibility, and world-class expertise.