What did Harada establish under SNK?

Harada launches VS Studio inside SNK

Former Tekken boss Katsuhiro Harada has revealed that he’s establishing a new game development studio under SNK Corporation. The studio is called VS Studio, and it operates as an entity affiliated with SNK.

Harada’s move follows his departure from Bandai Namco, where he spent more than two decades as a central figure for Tekken. In the SNK announcement, the emphasis is on continuing hands-on game development from a veteran fighting-game leadership position.

Why it matters for the fighting-game scene

Harada’s name carries weight in the genre, and his involvement increases the chances SNK will pursue ambitious new projects—especially in areas where fighting-game infrastructure, character design, and systems engineering are critical. Even without detailed project scope being provided, the studio’s positioning suggests SNK is making a serious push to leverage Harada’s experience rather than treating the studio as purely ceremonial.

What we know vs. what we don’t

From the information in the provided stories:

• We know Harada created VS Studio and placed it under SNK’s corporate umbrella.
• We don’t know which specific game or games VS Studio is working on.

What’s clear is that SNK is signaling a direct investment in talent associated with top-tier fighting game development. For players, that typically points toward future announcements that could expand SNK’s roster of fighting titles, or bring fresh mechanics and production approaches to existing franchises.