Katsuhiro Harada, renowned for his role as director of the Tekken series, has embarked on a new journey by founding VS Studio, a Tokyo-based team under SNK Corporation. After a surprising departure from Bandai Namco in December, Harada is now in charge of shaping the studio's creative direction. In a brief video announcement, he expressed his desire to collaborate with trusted colleagues and emphasized the studio's commitment to innovation and quality in game development. The name 'VS' reflects various concepts such as Visionary Standard and Vanguard Spirit. Harada's new venture comes at a time when SNK, known for its iconic fighting game franchises like Fatal Fury and Samurai Shodown, is competing against Bandai Namco, which has a significant presence in the gaming industry. The studio is still in its infancy, and Harada has encouraged developers to apply to join the team. The backing of SNK by the Electronic Gaming Development Company, linked to Saudi Arabia's crown prince, raises concerns amid ongoing discussions about ethical investments in the gaming sector. Despite these complexities, Harada's focus remains on creating exciting fighting games, marking a new chapter in his career.