The name Ryota Niitsuma is definitely familiar to many fighting game fans. After all, he is the producer responsible for Marvel vs. Capcom 3 and Tatsunoko vs Capcom.

The Capcom lead has recently announced that he’s leaving the company. Here’s the message in its entirety:

“I was able to accomplish many things thanks to your love and support. Words themselves don’t seem to be enough for this situation, but allow me to say “Thank you!” to all of you.

Fighting games will always be important to Capcom, and it’s thanks to all of you that Capcom can make them. Your support is greatly appreciated! Thank you everyone! It’s been great taking a ride with you!

P.S. While no longer at Capcom, I’ll still continue in my role as a producer in the games industry. I’m sure our paths with cross again!

I have a notice?

Hello, to all the fans out there.
I wanted to let you know I will be leaving Capcom.

— Ryota Niitsuma (@Ryota_Niitsuma) February 2, 2020

Without him, Capcom fans will still end up without a Versus title since 2008. Heck, guys like Maximillian won’t have a career had MvC3 stayed in development hell.

Regardless, he’ll still be producing games; just with a different company. Or maybe going independent. Best of luck, Mr. Niitsuma!