In a surprising turn of events, Yohei Shimbori, the former director of Dead or Alive 6, has announced his departure from Bandai Namco after contributing to the development of Tekken 8. This move signals a significant shift in his career, as he expresses a desire to embrace new challenges and opportunities that allow him to utilize his strengths more freely. Shimbori’s journey in the gaming industry is noteworthy; he dedicated over 15 years to the Dead or Alive series at Koei Tecmo before transitioning to Bandai Namco.