The creator of Eiyuden Chronicle, Yoshitaka Murayama passed away last month before the upcoming installment’s release. This left fans wondering whether the sequel to Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes would be cancelled.
In a recent Reddit AMA, Rabbit & Bear Studios confirmed that the sequel would still happen. The developer wrote,
“We are moving forward with a sequel. It is very sad that Murayama is not with us anymore, but we have discussed many things with him. [We] hope we will be able to carry on Murayama’s legacy, and [we] always want to treasure his last work. [We] hope many people will support this game.”
Murayama, who created and helmed the entire Suikoden franchise, was suffering due to an ongoing illness before his demise in March. Recalling warm memories with the creator, the studio revealed,
“No matter how bad Murayama’s mood or his health, he was always happy and smiling as soon as he saw the joy and excitement of his fans. I know that he loved you all.”
Rabbit & Bear Studios will be taking forward the legacy Yoshitaka Murayama has left behind, but who will lead the upcoming projects remains a mystery. Meanwhile, Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes releases on April 23 for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch.
