"Suikoden and Eiyuden Chronicle Creator Yoshitaka Murayama Passes Away"
Yoshitaka Murayama, the creator of Suikoden and president of Rabbit & Bear Studios, passed away on February 6 due to complications from an ongoing illness. He was also the scenario writer for Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes. The studio expressed gratitude for the support of Murayama's fans and pledged to continue his creative vision by releasing Eiyuden Chronicle. They requested privacy for his family and announced upcoming organizational changes to Rabbit & Bear Studios.