Summary
- Bloodstained 2 director leaving due to cancer diagnosis, passing ideas to team for health focus.
- Major contributions include Castlevania DS trilogy and Metal Gear Solid 5.
- Fans hopeful for Ida's recovery, with support messages flooding in from the community.
Bloodstained director Shutaro Ida will be leaving the Bloodstained 2 development team after a cancer diagnosis. Ida was a major part of both the Bloodstained and Castlevania franchises. He was also the lead programmer for Metal Gear Solid 5: The Phantom Pain, closely working with Hideo Kojima.
Among Ida's major contributions were the Castlevania DS trilogy consisting of Dawn of Sorrow, Portrait of Ruin, and Order of Ecclesia, which are currently available on modern platforms as part of the Castlevania Dominus Collection. And while he has stated that he already has many ideas to contribute to Bloodstained 2, the new diagnosis has caused him to put out a statement regarding his involvement in the project.
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As announced on his Twitter account, Shutaro Ida has been diagnosed with cancer and will focus on battling the disease. Ida, also known as Curry Boy and Curry Sage, had already passed his ideas on to other members of the team to focus on his health. He also thanked the community for all the support that was given to him. With Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night still introducing new features five years after its launch, it's safe to assume that Ida and the development team have put their best foot forward in coming up with innovations for the games they have worked on.
Castlevania Series Creator Koji Igarashi Shares His Thoughts on the News
Castlevania series creator Koji Igarashi responded to the tweet by honoring Ida's contributions to the Castlevania and Bloodstained franchises, stating that this news would be a big blow to the project. Igarashi shared that director Ida had primarily produced both the DS Castlevania games and Bloodstained. He also closed his statement by saying that he hoped that Ida could recover soon so they can work together again. The two worked very closely on the DS series of games, some of which many consider the best handheld Castlevania games to have ever been made.
This may be a very huge hit for the Bloodstained 2 development team. However, most fans are hopeful that Ida will make a recovery soon, with many sending their messages of support via the comments section. Ida's contributions to the gaming community are highly praised. With how well-received Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night was, along with the Castlevania DS trilogy's critical acclaim, the director's contributions to the upcoming project will be sorely missed. Although with him stating that his ideas will still be given to the team, fans shouldn't feel too disappointed, especially since Ida's health, recovery, and safety will be a major focus moving forward.
