"Suikoden Creator Yoshitaka Murayama Passes Away"
Yoshitaka Murayama, the creator of the Suikoden franchise and director/scenario writer on Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes, has passed away due to complications from an ongoing illness. His studio, Rabbit & Bear Studios, expressed sadness at his absence for the launch of Hundred Heroes and emphasized their commitment to realizing his creative vision. Murayama's family has requested privacy, and organizational changes at the studio will be announced later.