Yuji Naka, the former head of Sonic Team and one-time lead programmer of the original Sonic the Hedgehog, has joined Square Enix.
Since parting ways with his former employer in 2006, Naka has led his own firm Prope—since releasing a number of mobile games—however joins Square Enix as a developer.
“Just a quick note to let you know, I joined Square Enix in January,” says Naka via Twitter. “I’m joining game development as before, and strive to develop games at Square Enix. I aim to develop an enjoyable game, please look forward to it.”
What Naka will work on at Square Enix is unknown.
Just a quick note to let you know, I joined SQUARE ENIX in January.
I’m joining game development as before, and strive to develop games at SQUARE ENIX.
I aim to develop an enjoyable game, please look forward to it.— Yuji Naka / 中 裕司 (@nakayuji) January 22, 2018