What to expect from Japanese developers in 2021?

Famitsu, a well-known Japanese edition, conducted an extensive interview with Japanese game development studios. I managed to communicate with Konami, Square Enix, Bandai Namco, Koei Tecmo, Atlus and many others.

Plans of Japanese developers for 2021

• Acquire

New Game Announced in Fresh Famitsu January 7th

• Atlus

The studio continues to work on the Shin Megami Tensei V, but the finish line is still a long way off. The Persona series will receive 25th anniversary celebrations.

• Koei Tecmo

Will share several announcements until spring 2021. Also next year, many different releases are planned, a celebration of the anniversary of Fatal Frame and the start of development of projects from Team Ninja

• Konami

Several Bomberman series announcements are planned, as well as a game announcement from Kenichiro Takaki.

• Square enix

Final Fantasy VII is in preparation. In addition to work on NieR and Babylon's Fall, completely new IPs are being developed. A major celebration of the 35th anniversary of Dragon Quest is planned, as well as announcements for Final Fantasy XIV and Final Fantasy XVI.

• Sega

Seiji Aoka is developing a new project from the beginning of 2020. More details are promised next year

• Bandai namco

A large-scale celebration of the 25th anniversary of Ace Combat will take place. We are also working on a new project.

• PlatinumGames

Development of Bayonetta 3 is in full swing and according to plan. Also, the development of Project GG has moved off the ground.

• YS Net

Probably, they are preparing some kind of shooter with RPG elements, and also promise an ambitious sequel to the existing game.