Shuhei Yoshida, head of independent development at Sony PlayStation and longtime head of game development for the console maker, is retiring after more than three decades with the company. He helped produce some of PlayStation's early hits before helping lead the global platform across multiple console generations.
“Yes, I have an announcement to make,” Sony veteran said in interview with the PlayStation Blog Tuesday. “I'm leaving Sony Interactive Entertainment on January 15, 2025… it's like announcing the launch date of a new game, [quelque chose] that I haven't done in a long time [rires]. »
Yoshida's retirement will mark PlayStation's second major departure in less than a year following the retirement of Sony Interactive Entertainment CEO Jim Ryan last spring. The console maker will also be without one of its most high-profile executives and one of the most visible faces of the community, who has a long tradition of popularity with fans.
“I've been with PlayStation since the beginning and this is my 31st year at PlayStation,” he said. “And when I hit 30, I thought, 'Hmm, maybe it's time for me to move on.' You know, the company is doing very well. I love the PS5, I love the games that come out on this platform. And we have new generations of managers that I respect and admire. And I'm very excited for the future of PlayStation. So you know, PlayStation is in very good hands. I was like, okay, it's my time.
Yoshida's announcement comes on the eve of PlayStation's 30th anniversary on December 3. In addition to releasing a retro lineup of PS5 consoles and accessories to celebrate the event, fans are also wondering if Sony could make any additional reveals or even a mini showcase before the end of the year.
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