gz establishes Sirius Studio with former JAPAN Studio producer Teruyuki Toriyama

gz has announced the establishment of Sirius Studio, a new game development studio headquartered in Tokyo, made up of various notable staff including former Sony Interactive Entertainment JAPAN Studio producer Teruyuki Toriyama. It will work on console and PC, virtual reality, and extended reality games with the goal of “creating games that light up the hearts of players” and becoming a “world-class development studio” whose works are recognized globally.

The studio’s founding staff include:

• Executive vice president / executive producer Hideki Irie
  • Credits – SEGA Networks, SEGA, PlatinumGames
• Director and chief product officer / general producer Teruyuki Toriyama
  • Thirdverse producer credits – Soul Covenant
  • Sony Interactive Entertainment JAPAN Studio producer credits – Demon’s Souls (2020), Deracine, ASTO BOT Rescue Mission, Bloodborne and downloadable content “The Old Hunters,” Soul Sacrifice Delta, and Soul Sacrifice
• Representative director Tomohiro Suzuki
  • Also president and representative director of gz
• Executive officer / producer Koh Okamura
  • Credits – Soul Covenant, DYSCHRONIA: Chronos Alternate, IA/VT Colorful, Soul Sacrifice Delta, Soul Sacrifice, The Last Story, Blue Dragon, Blinx 2: Battle of Time & Space, Choro Q HG 3, Choro Q HG 2, Godzilla Generations
• Executive officer / producer Tsubasa Miyamoto
  • Credits – Soul Covenant, Altair Breaker, Resident Evil 7: biohazard (PS4), Virtua Fighter 5: Ultimate Showdown, the Xbox and PC ports of Yakuza 1 to 6, Resident Evil 2 (PS4), Resident Evil Revelations 2 (PS4), Deep Down, Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Dual Destinies.

And here are messages from the founders:

Tomohiro Suzuki – Representative Director

“In 2016, I attended a PlayStation VR hands-on event and thought, ‘This is it—this is what I’ve been aiming for.’ I was convinced that VR would be the next frontier in entertainment. At the same time, the power of console games remains strong—offering deep, evolving experiences to players around the world. Today, we’re proud to announce the launch of Sirius Studio Inc., built by a team of experienced developers behind AA and AAA titles. Leveraging our console game expertise, we’re ready to boldly step into the world of VR. Backed by a solid development system and the strength of our group, we’re committed to making Sirius Studio a leading force in Japan’s game industry.”

Hideki Irie – Executive Vice President

“We believe that games are still a growing field in the sector of global entertainment and Japan continues to be a leader in this field. At Sirius Studio, our goal is to become a world-class development studio that delivers games with global appeal and quality. We are committed to creating experiences that not only entertain, but leave lasting memories for players around the world.”

Teruyuki Toriyama – Director, CPO

“With technological advancements, both console and VR / XR games have expanded into an immense market, transforming games from mere ‘fun’ into a true form of entertainment. As the environments and lifestyles surrounding gaming evolve, one thing remains constant: people seek ‘new experiences that move the heart.’ At Sirius Studio, we are committed to creating unique games that offer these emotional experiences, continuously challenging ourselves to deliver unforgettable moments for our users.”

Visit the Sirius Studio official website here.