{"id":44974,"date":"2026-09-30T15:43:45","date_gmt":"2026-09-30T15:43:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/?p=44974"},"modified":"2026-09-30T15:43:45","modified_gmt":"2026-09-30T15:43:45","slug":"grasshopper-manufacture-transitions-to-indie-development-after-parting-ways-with-netease","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/?p=44974","title":{"rendered":"“Grasshopper Manufacture Transitions to Indie Development After Parting Ways with NetEase”"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Grasshopper Manufacture, the developers behind acclaimed titles such as No More Heroes and Killer7, have officially separated from their parent company NetEase. Founder Goichi “Suda51” Suda announced the decision, stating that the shift stems from a “strong desire to deliver titles in an even wider variety of styles to video game lovers everywhere.” This move comes after NetEase acquired Grasshopper in 2021 alongside Gungho Online Entertainment.<\/p>\n

NetEase has not publicly commented on the departure, but their recent actions suggest a tightening of their gaming investments. The company’s financial results appear stable, yet they have cut back on funding for projects, such as the reported discontinuation of funding for Toshihiro Nagoshi\u2019s Gang of Dragon and the closure of T-Minus Zero, a studio comprising alumni from Fallout and Star Wars.<\/p>\n

Suda emphasized that the decision was made after comprehensive discussions with NetEase Games, appreciating the strong relationship built over the years while expressing hope for future collaborations. He noted that Grasshopper Manufacture has improved its self-publishing skills, which has opened up a variety of options for the studio. Despite the change, Suda reaffirmed his commitment to delivering unique gaming experiences that embody the \u201cNO GAME NO LIFE\u201d philosophy of the studio.<\/p>\n

Grasshopper Manufacture is notable for its innovative and diverse game offerings, which include titles such as the mystery adventure The Silver Case, the survival horror game Michigan: Report from Hell, and the quirky cheerleader simulator Lollipop Chainsaw. While some players may not connect deeply with all of Grasshopper’s creations, the studio’s commitment to creativity and distinctiveness has garnered a dedicated fan base.<\/p>\n

The announcement comes on the heels of their latest title, Romeo is a Dead Man, which has been described as a chaotic blend of visual styles that evolves into an assured hack and slash experience. As the studio embarks on this new chapter as an independent entity, there is anticipation regarding how their unique brand of gaming oddity will continue to evolve and resonate within the industry.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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No More Heroes<\/a> and Killer7<\/a> developers Grasshopper Manufacture have split from erstwhile parent company NetEase, founder Goichi “Suda51” Suda has announced. NetEase bought them back in 2021, as part of the acquisition of Gungho Online Entertainment. Now, they’re going indie. According to Suda, the change reflects “a strong desire to deliver titles in an even wider variety of styles to video game lovers everywhere”.<\/p>\n

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