Dengeki PlayStation (magazine) had a "Creator Interviews" feature in this week's issue, where some developers talk about their 2018 plans and beyond. Some tidbits have already appeared online but it seems that more will come so i will updating the OP (and make a new post).
Level5
In 2018, Ni no Kuni and Yokai-Watch studio Level-5 will celebrate its 20th anniversary and Level-5 president Akihiro Hino said the company is working on "a major title" to commemorate the company's milestone anniversary
Koei Temco
Kenichi Ogasawara, the producer of the Toukiden series and Koei Tecmo-side producer of the Dragon Quest Heroes series. Some tidbits
-Numbered titles for this and that are starting up.
-There is also a new collaboration project.
-Since the core team members of Toukiden are working on a new project, it will be a bit of time before I can say anything more.
-That new project will be quite a surprise, so please look forward to its announcement.
Yosuke Hayashi: "I want Nioh to become even bigger. Please keep an eye out in the future"
Nihon Falcom
Toshihiro Kondo: "In The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV ~The End of Saga~, the foreshadowing that spread across The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky, The Legend of Heroes: Zero no Kiseki, and The Legend of Heroes: Ao no Kiseki will considerably come to surface, and for those who have played the series, there will be a surprising development in the beginning."
Aquaplus
Naoya Shimokawa: "I am realizing there are many people hoping for an anime adaption of Utawarerumono: Mask of Truth. I too am hoping for it, and want to someday make it a reality."
Kojima Productions
Hideo Kojima: "Development on Death Stranding is going well enough that SIE told us, 'We have never before seen a game being created at such a fast pace.' We are planning an announcement that will further surprise everyone in 2018."
Nippon Ichi Software
They are planning sequels for Coven and Labyrinth of Refrain and Yomawari and both titles are being brought up as up-and-coming rookies. Additionally, Nippon Ichi Software is preparing to discuss new developments for the Disgaea series in 2018, as well as announce a new project at the start of the year. The company is also considering sequels for other past titles.
Cygames
Tetsuya Fukuhara, who shared a few new details about the game. Some tidbits
-When playing single-player, the other three characters are controlled by AI. There is also four-person multiplayer.
-Since we developed the non-graphics parts side by side (with the graphics), I wonder if we will be able to see the goal in a little while.
-Since we cannot compromise on graphics, Cygames and CyDesignation staff are being stationed at Platinum Games.
They also talked to Famitsu so i will put this here too
-The team has reached a point where it can say it feels good about the basic actions.
-New information beyond this past weekend's Granblue Fantasy Fes 2017 is still a little while ahead.
-The graphics will improve even further.
-The goal is to make a game in which players can enjoy "situations" where the course changes from one to the next, as well as enjoy "multiplayer."
Thanks Gematsu
https://gematsu.com/2017/12/level-5...wants-make-nioh-even-bigger-developer-tidbits
https://gematsu.com/2017/12/toukide...ses-new-numbered-titles-collaboration-project
https://gematsu.com/2017/12/nis-pla...quels-new-disgaea-developments-discussed-2018
https://gematsu.com/2017/12/granblu...r-person-multiplayer-wont-compromise-graphics
Level5
In 2018, Ni no Kuni and Yokai-Watch studio Level-5 will celebrate its 20th anniversary and Level-5 president Akihiro Hino said the company is working on "a major title" to commemorate the company's milestone anniversary
Koei Temco
Kenichi Ogasawara, the producer of the Toukiden series and Koei Tecmo-side producer of the Dragon Quest Heroes series. Some tidbits
-Numbered titles for this and that are starting up.
-There is also a new collaboration project.
-Since the core team members of Toukiden are working on a new project, it will be a bit of time before I can say anything more.
-That new project will be quite a surprise, so please look forward to its announcement.
Yosuke Hayashi: "I want Nioh to become even bigger. Please keep an eye out in the future"
Nihon Falcom
Toshihiro Kondo: "In The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV ~The End of Saga~, the foreshadowing that spread across The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky, The Legend of Heroes: Zero no Kiseki, and The Legend of Heroes: Ao no Kiseki will considerably come to surface, and for those who have played the series, there will be a surprising development in the beginning."
Aquaplus
Naoya Shimokawa: "I am realizing there are many people hoping for an anime adaption of Utawarerumono: Mask of Truth. I too am hoping for it, and want to someday make it a reality."
Kojima Productions
Hideo Kojima: "Development on Death Stranding is going well enough that SIE told us, 'We have never before seen a game being created at such a fast pace.' We are planning an announcement that will further surprise everyone in 2018."
Nippon Ichi Software
They are planning sequels for Coven and Labyrinth of Refrain and Yomawari and both titles are being brought up as up-and-coming rookies. Additionally, Nippon Ichi Software is preparing to discuss new developments for the Disgaea series in 2018, as well as announce a new project at the start of the year. The company is also considering sequels for other past titles.
Cygames
Tetsuya Fukuhara, who shared a few new details about the game. Some tidbits
-When playing single-player, the other three characters are controlled by AI. There is also four-person multiplayer.
-Since we developed the non-graphics parts side by side (with the graphics), I wonder if we will be able to see the goal in a little while.
-Since we cannot compromise on graphics, Cygames and CyDesignation staff are being stationed at Platinum Games.
They also talked to Famitsu so i will put this here too
-The team has reached a point where it can say it feels good about the basic actions.
-New information beyond this past weekend's Granblue Fantasy Fes 2017 is still a little while ahead.
-The graphics will improve even further.
-The goal is to make a game in which players can enjoy "situations" where the course changes from one to the next, as well as enjoy "multiplayer."
Thanks Gematsu
https://gematsu.com/2017/12/level-5...wants-make-nioh-even-bigger-developer-tidbits
https://gematsu.com/2017/12/toukide...ses-new-numbered-titles-collaboration-project
https://gematsu.com/2017/12/nis-pla...quels-new-disgaea-developments-discussed-2018
https://gematsu.com/2017/12/granblu...r-person-multiplayer-wont-compromise-graphics
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