Suda51 Plans Darker Game Following Grasshopper Manufacture Independence

Goichi Suda, known as Suda51, has indicated that his next project may return to the dark and chaotic creative style seen in earlier titles such as Moonlight Syndrome, The Silver Case, and killer7. This potential shift follows the recent announcement that his studio, Grasshopper Manufacture, will become independent from parent company Net Ease Games on October 1.

After concluding development of Romeo is a Dead Man in February, Suda focused on CEO duties to stabilize the studio's environment. He now aims to counter the perception that the studio only produces upbeat action games by revisiting serious worldviews. Although he previously stated he would not return to adventure games, Suda admitted he must write scenarios himself for this new endeavor.

He described his current state as an idling phase, waiting for inspiration to arrive like a delivered car. While he expressed concern about whether a darker title would resonate with modern society, noting his past work stemmed from personal struggles, he remains committed to exploring these themes again.