Chances of PlatinumGames’ Project G.G. Release Fade as Game Disappears from Official Website

Just when you think you’ve seen it all, another potential game bites the dust. This time, it’s Project G.G. from PlatinumGames—a game that had piqued some interest with its Ultra Man vibe but never really showed much of its hand.

Do you remember Project G.G.? Honestly, it’s okay if it’s slipped your mind. Announced way back in 2020, there was never much more said about it, and then, to stir the pot even more, Hideki Kamiya, the director and a co-founder of the studio, decided to part ways at the end of 2023. Naturally, his departure raised eyebrows and sparked doubts about whether Project G.G. would ever come to fruition. Now, it looks like those suspicions were justified. If you check PlatinumGames’ website, under their list of accomplishments, you’ll spot 10 titles. The lineup features crowd-pleasers like the Bayonetta series, Nier: Automata, Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance, and the freshly unveiled Ninja Gaiden 4.

But here’s where it gets interesting. By delving into the past with the Wayback Machine, you’ll discover that there used to be 22 games proudly displayed. Some of these included licensed hits like Transformers: Devastation, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutants in Manhattan, and The Legend of Korra, alongside standalone projects like Madworld and the crashing disappointment of Babylon’s Fall. Despite their removal from the main showcase, these games still maintain their own pages. However, Project G.G. isn’t as fortunate. Not only has it vanished from the list, but its page is gone too—visiting its URL simply redirects you to PlatinumGames’ homepage now.

This all but seals the fate of Project G.G., leaving it seemingly stranded, and, given Kamiya’s absence for over a year, that’s not shocking news. The winds have been whispering about PlatinumGames’ uncertain direction, especially amidst recent staff departures. Yet, with that new Ninja Gaiden announcement, it seems there’s a bit of hope glimmering through the haze, ensuring the studio will keep bustling, at least for the foreseeable future.