Shutaro Ida — the beloved developer known for his work on Castlevania and as Creative Director on Bloodstained — has passed away at the age of 52 after a battle with pancreatic cancer. His family confirmed that he died on February 10, 2026, following an 18‑month fight with the illness.
Ida spent decades shaping some of the most influential action‑platformers ever made, beginning his career at Konami in 1996 and contributing to titles such as Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow. At ArtPlay, he helped lead the modern revival of the genre through Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night and the upcoming Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement.
ArtPlay co‑founder Koji Igarashi paid tribute, calling Ida’s talent “exceptional” and vowing to complete Ida’s final project in his honor.
Ida’s passing marks a profound loss for the gaming community, leaving behind a legacy of creativity, innovation, and genre‑defining work.
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Ida spent decades shaping some of the most influential action‑platformers ever made, beginning his career at Konami in 1996 and contributing to titles such as Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow. At ArtPlay, he helped lead the modern revival of the genre through Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night and the upcoming Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement.
ArtPlay co‑founder Koji Igarashi paid tribute, calling Ida’s talent “exceptional” and vowing to complete Ida’s final project in his honor.
Ida’s passing marks a profound loss for the gaming community, leaving behind a legacy of creativity, innovation, and genre‑defining work.
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