"Suikoden and Eiyuden Chronicle Creator Yoshitaka Murayama Passes Away"

Yoshitaka Murayama, the creator of Eiyuden Chronicle and Suikoden, has passed away due to complications from an ongoing illness. His studio, Rabbit & Bear Studios, confirmed the news and expressed their commitment to releasing Eiyuden Chronicle as a tribute to his legacy. The gaming community, including publisher 505 Games, mourns the loss of Murayama's creativity and vision. Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes, set for release in April, was envisioned as a spiritual successor to the Suikoden franchise, which Murayama helped create in the '90s.