Keiichiro Toyama, the mind behind Silent Hill, Siren, and Gravity Rush, has been discussing his latest project, Slitterhead. In a recent interview with GamesRadar, Toyama shared his thoughts on the future of his career and the gaming industry. He mentioned he wouldn’t be unsatisfied if Slitterhead was his final directorial effort.
Toyama, who is in his mid-50s, founded Bokeh Game Studio after leaving SIE Japan Studio in late 2020. His new team includes many younger developers. Toyama stated, “I don’t feel like I’d be unsatisfied even if this was the last game I made.” He emphasized the importance of leaving a legacy for the next generation of creators. “I’m more concerned about what I can leave behind for them. My last mission is to leave a path for these younger creators to work on what they want to.”
Toyama’s thoughts align with sentiments expressed by other industry legends. For instance, Nintendo’s Shigeru Miyamoto has discussed the company’s smooth “generational handover” with young, talented developers. Similarly, Shinji Mikami, the creator of Resident Evil, stayed longer at Tango Gameworks to support the growth of young developers.
As Toyama looks ahead, his focus remains on nurturing the creativity and potential of the upcoming generation of game developers.
Slitterhead, Bokeh Game Studio’s debut project, is set to launch on PS5, PS4, PC, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One.
