Grasshopper Manufacturingstudies of works such as No More Heroes and more recently Romeo Is Dead will return independent Effective October 1, 2026, after the expiry of NetEase Games. The announcement was made directly by the company, which explained that the decision was made after a series of discussions with the former parent company.
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After the release of the above-mentioned documents in February last year, independence was restored Romeo is deadis the studio’s latest project, just months away from celebrating Grasshopper Manufacture’s 28th anniversary. In a press release, CEO & Founder Goichi Suda “Suda51” Thanks to players and everyone involved in the development of the game, and highlighted the feedback the game has received.
According to Suda, once the work on “Romeo is Dead” is completed, people will be eager to face a new phase and come up with a new plan. More variety of games. So chose to return to operating as an independent developer.
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The separation from NetEase has been described as An in-depth comparison of the two companies. Grasshopper Manufacture emphasized that it hopes to maintain the relationship established during the cooperation and does not rule out future cooperation opportunities. “We continue to cherish the extraordinary relationships our companies have built and look forward to working together again when the opportunity arises,” the company said.
Grasshopper Manufacture also claims to have gained more experience in self-publishing games, which will allow it to evaluate different possibilities for future project releases. Regardless of which publishing model is chosen, the studio is committed to continuing to focus on work characterized by its unique creative identity.
“We remain committed to creating unique games that deliver the ‘NO GAME NO LIFE’ experience you’ve come to expect from Grasshopper Manufacture, with our signature style and further improved quality,” Suda added.
The company now looks ahead to the next few years Towards 30th anniversaryIt is expected to be completed in 2028. The transition process is ongoing and also includes changes to the composition of the board of directors, which have not yet been disclosed.
Founded in 1998, Grasshopper Manufacture has developed over 25 games Mainly targeting game consoles under the leadership of Suda51.