RGG Studio's ability to juggle multiple large-scale projects simultaneously is a testament to Sega's risk-taking approach to game development. This willingness to venture beyond safe bets has enabled the studio to pursue ambitious new IPs and innovative takes on existing franchises.
Sega Embraces Risk and Innovation
RGG Studio, currently developing a new IP alongside the next Like a Dragon installment and a Virtua Fighter remake, recently unveiled two additional projects: Project Century and a new Virtua Fighter project. This bold move highlights Sega's trust in RGG Studio and its commitment to exploring uncharted territories. Studio head Masayoshi Yokoyama credits Sega's acceptance of potential failure as a key factor in their success, noting that this risk-taking is ingrained in Sega's DNA. He cites the creation of Shenmue as an example – born from Sega's desire to experiment with the Virtua Fighter IP by exploring an RPG format.
Yokoyama emphasizes that the studio's parallel development of multiple projects won't compromise quality, especially concerning the Virtua Fighter franchise. Original creator Yu Suzuki's support for the new project underscores this commitment to excellence. Producer Riichiro Yamada assures fans that the new Virtua Fighter project aims for innovation and broad appeal, promising something "cool and interesting" for both existing fans and newcomers.
Both Yokoyama and Yamada express their excitement for the upcoming titles, inviting gamers to anticipate further information. The simultaneous unveiling of Project Century and the new Virtua Fighter project showcases Sega's proactive approach to innovation and its confidence in RGG Studio's capabilities.
