In his latest YouTube video, acclaimed developer Hideki Kamiya discusses the fate of the beloved Bayonetta franchise following his departure from PlatinumGames earlier this year. Fans have been eagerly awaiting news about the future of their favorite Umbra Witch, and Kamiya provides some insight into what may lie ahead.

Kamiya begins by clarifying his role in the series, highlighting his involvement in the creation of Bayonetta 1, 2, 3, and Origins. He shares that he had originally planned for the franchise to consist of a total of nine episodes, envisioning it as the "Bayonetta Saga." However, with his departure from PlatinumGames, it seems that he might not be able to see this vision through.

"It's a shame," Kamiya remarks. "As I explained earlier, I wanted to grow the franchise into a 9-part saga, but it seems like I may have to take the full saga to the grave with me."

While Kamiya no longer holds the rights to the Bayonetta intellectual property, he believes that PlatinumGames will continue the franchise without his direct involvement. "It's not like I own the Bayonetta IP, but I suppose those that do will probably keep it going," he adds.

In addition to discussing Bayonetta, Kamiya also expresses his interest in returning to other popular franchises he has worked on in the past. He mentions his desire to release Viewtiful Joe 3 and finish the trilogy, even jokingly reaching out to Capcom in the video to contact him about it. He also mentions his enthusiasm for potential sequels to Okami and even suggests the possibility of a Devil May Cry crossover with Bayonetta, leaving fans excited about these potential collaborations.

As fans eagerly await the future of the Bayonetta franchise, the news from Kamiya brings both hope and uncertainty. Many fans would undoubtedly like to see PlatinumGames continue the series without him, eagerly anticipating further adventures of the captivating Umbra Witch. With Kamiya's departure, the path forward for Bayonetta appears uncertain, but one thing is clear: the impact of this iconic franchise and its enigmatic protagonist will not be forgotten.

What lies ahead for Bayonetta? Will PlatinumGames carry on the franchise as fans hope? Only time will tell, but in the meantime, fans can only speculate and eagerly await news of the next chapter in the thrilling world of Bayonetta.