CyberConnect2 explained

CyberConnect2 Co., Ltd.
Native Name:株式会社サイバーコネクトツー
Native Name Lang:ja
Romanized Name:Kabushiki gaisha Saibā Konekuto Tsū
Type:Kabushiki gaisha
Location City:Fukuoka
Location Country:Japan
Key People:Hiroshi Matsuyama
(President and CEO)
Industry:Video games
Products:Little Tail Bronx series
.hack// series
Naruto Ultimate Ninja series
Asura's Wrath
Num Employees:248 (as of 2023)[1]
Subsid:CyberConnect2 Tokyo
CyberConnect2 Osaka

is a Japanese video game development studio mostly known for its work on the .hack series, along with a series of fighting games based on the Naruto franchise. They are also known for creating the Little Tail Bronx series (e.g. Tail Concerto and ). In 2016, they expanded their workforce into the international market by opening a studio in Montreal, Canada;[2] however, the studio ceased operations in July 2023 after seven years of service.[3]

History

CyberConnect2 was first formed on February 16, 1996, as CyberConnect in Fukuoka, Japan. On September 16, 2001, it was renamed CyberConnect2. On October 3, 2007, CyberConnect2 changed their logo and expanded their production beyond games, beginning with the formation of Sensible Art Innovation to create the .hack//G.U. Trilogy, and LieN to compose the music.

CyberConnect2 opened a second studio in Tokyo in 2010, and later opened their first international studio in Montreal, Canada in 2016.[4] However, it was announced the Montreal studio would close its doors by the end of July 2023.[5] In July 2023, it was announced that a third studio in Osaka will open in early 2024.[6]

CyberConnect2 was tasked with developing the Final Fantasy VII Remake, described in CyberConnect2's March 2015 Famitsu job advertisement as a photo-realistic role-playing game targeted at the international market built on the Unreal Engine 4 involving physically based rendering. In May 2017, it was announced that they had left the project due to unreasonable management from above, and Square Enix moved the remaining development of Final Fantasy VII Remake in-house.[7]

List of video games

Release dateTitlePlatform(s)Publisher(s)
Tail Concerto[8] PlayStationBandai
Silent Bomber[9]
.hack//InfectionPlayStation 2
.hack//Mutation
.hack//Outbreak
.hack//Quarantine
Naruto: Ultimate Ninja[10]
Naruto: Ultimate Ninja 2[11]
.hack//frägment
Naruto: Ultimate Ninja 3[12]
Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Heroes 2: The Phantom Fortress[13] PlayStation Portable
.hack//G.U. Vol. 1//RebirthPlayStation 2Bandai Namco Games
Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja 4[14]
.hack//G.U. Vol. 2//Reminisce
Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Heroes
.hack//G.U. Vol. 3//Redemption
Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja 5[15]
PlayStation 3
Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Heroes 3[16] PlayStation Portable
.hack//Link[17]
PlayStation 3
Xbox 360
[18] Nintendo DS
Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja ImpactPlayStation Portable
Asura's WrathPlayStation 3Capcom
Xbox 360
PlayStation 3Bandai Namco Games
Xbox 360
.hack//Versus[19] PlayStation 3
PlayStation 3
Xbox 360
[20] PlayStation 3
Shadow EscaperAndroid
iOS
2013Naruto Online[21] BrowserBandai Namco Games, Tencent Games, Oasis Games[22] [23]
Shinigami MessiahAndroid
iOS
Little Tail Story[24] AndroidBandai Namco Games
iOS
[25] PlayStation 3
Xbox 360
Microsoft Windows
Final Fantasy VII G-Bike[26] AndroidSquare Enix
iOS
FullBokko Heroes X[27] AndroidDrecom
iOS
[28] PlayStation 3Bandai Namco Entertainment
PlayStation 4
.hack//New World[29] Android
iOS
[30] PlayStation 4
Xbox One
Microsoft Windows
Nintendo Switch
[31] [32] PlayStation 4
Microsoft Windows
Xbox One
Nintendo Switch[33]
.hack//G.U. Last Recode[34] Microsoft Windows
PlayStation 4
Nintendo Switch[35]
Microsoft Windows
PlayStation 4
Xbox One
Nintendo Switch[36]
PlayStation 5
Xbox Series X/S
[37] Microsoft WindowsCyberConnect2
Nintendo Switch
PlayStation 4
PlayStation 5
Xbox One
Xbox Series X/S
[38] [39] PlayStation 4Aniplex, Sega
PlayStation 5[40]
Xbox One
Xbox Series X/S
Microsoft Windows
Nintendo Switch[41]
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All Star Battle R[42] Microsoft WindowsBandai Namco Entertainment
Nintendo Switch
PlayStation 4
Xbox One
PlayStation 5
Xbox Series X/S
[43] CyberConnect2
PlayStation 4
PlayStation 5
Xbox One
Xbox Series X/S
Naruto x Boruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections[44] Microsoft WindowsBandai Namco Entertainment
PlayStation 4
PlayStation 5
Xbox One
Xbox Series X/S
[45] Nintendo SwitchAniplex, Sega
July 16, 2024Microsoft Windows
PlayStation 4
PlayStation 5
Xbox One
Xbox Series X/S
CecileMicrosoft WindowsCyberConnect2
Nintendo Switch
PlayStation 4
Xbox One
Fuga: Melodies of Steel 3[46] [47]
PlayStation 4
PlayStation 5
Xbox One
Xbox Series X/S
Tokyo Ogre GateMicrosoft Windows
Nintendo Switch
PlayStation 4
Xbox One

Films

CyberConnect2 also produced two animated films for the .hack franchise. The first one, .hack//G.U. Trilogy, is an adaptation of the .hack//G.U. games and was released in December 2007.[48] The second film is .hack//The Movie, which was released on January 21, 2012.[49]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Company Outline.
  2. Web site: Takahashi. Dean. Japan's CyberConnect2 levels up to become a global Triple-A game studio. GamesBeat. December 30, 2016. December 30, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20170105055129/http://venturebeat.com/2016/12/30/japans-cyberconnect2-levels-up-to-become-a-global-triple-a-game-studio/. January 5, 2017. live.
  3. Web site: 2023-04-17 . CyberConnect2 Montreal Studio to close at end of July . 2024-07-24 . Gematsu . en-US.
  4. Web site: Interview: CyberConnect2 CEO Hiroshi Matsuyama. Kemps. Heidi. MacDonald. Christopher. Anime News Network. October 12, 2018. October 15, 2018. en. https://web.archive.org/web/20181015081716/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2018-10-12/interview-cyberconnect2-ceo-hiroshi-matsuyama/.137743. October 15, 2018. live.
  5. Web site: CyberConnect2 Montreal Studio to close at end of July. Romano. Sal. Gematsu. April 17, 2023. April 17, 2023.
  6. Web site: CyberConnect2 to open Osaka studio in spring 2024. Romano. Sal. Gematsu. July 3, 2023. July 3, 2023.
  7. Web site: Ashcraft. Brian. Square Enix Moves Final Fantasy VII Remake Development In-House. Kotaku. May 29, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170530154120/http://kotaku.com/square-enix-is-now-doing-final-fantasy-vii-remake-in-ho-1795630436. May 30, 2017. live.
  8. Web site: http://www.cc2.co.jp/tailconcerto/ . CyberConnect2 . ja:テイルコンチェルト . July 26, 2018 . ja . https://web.archive.org/web/20130923124954/http://www.cc2.co.jp/tailconcerto/ . September 23, 2013 . live .
  9. Web site: http://www.cc2.co.jp/silentbomber/ . CyberConnect2 . ja:サイレントボマー . July 26, 2018 . ja . https://web.archive.org/web/20180726170223/http://www.cc2.co.jp/silentbomber/ . July 26, 2018 . live .
  10. Web site: http://www.cc2.co.jp/naruto/ . CyberConnect2 . ja:ＮＡＲＵＴＯ－ナルト－ ナルティメットヒーロー . July 26, 2018 . ja . https://web.archive.org/web/20180810083718/http://www.cc2.co.jp/naruto/ . August 10, 2018 . live .
  11. Web site: http://www.cc2.co.jp/naruto2/ . CyberConnect2 . ja:ＮＡＲＵＴＯ－ナルト－ ナルティメットヒーロー２ . July 26, 2018 . ja . https://web.archive.org/web/20180810083254/http://www.cc2.co.jp/naruto2/ . August 10, 2018 . live .
  12. Web site: http://www.cc2.co.jp/naruto3/ . CyberConnect2 . ja:ＮＡＲＵＴＯ－ナルト－ ナルティメットヒーロー３ . July 26, 2018 . ja . https://web.archive.org/web/20180810083523/http://www.cc2.co.jp/naruto3/ . August 10, 2018 . live .
  13. Web site: http://www.cc2.co.jp/narutopsp/ . CyberConnect2 . ja:ＮＡＲＵＴＯ－ナルト－ ナルティメットポータブル 無幻城の巻 . July 26, 2018 . ja . https://web.archive.org/web/20180810083315/http://www.cc2.co.jp/narutopsp/ . August 10, 2018 . live .
  14. Web site: http://www.cc2.co.jp/narutoA/ . CyberConnect2 . ja:ＮＡＲＵＴＯ－ナルト－ 疾風伝 ナルティメットアクセル . July 26, 2018 . ja . https://web.archive.org/web/20180810083723/http://www.cc2.co.jp/narutoA/ . August 10, 2018 . live .
  15. Web site: http://www.cc2.co.jp/narutoA2/ . CyberConnect2 . ja:ＮＡＲＵＴＯ－ナルト－ 疾風伝 ナルティメットアクセル２ . July 26, 2018 . ja . https://web.archive.org/web/20180716171216/http://www.cc2.co.jp/narutoA2/ . July 16, 2018 . live .
  16. Web site: http://www.cc2.co.jp/narutoA3/ . CyberConnect2 . ja:ＮＡＲＵＴＯ－ナルト－ 疾風伝 ナルティメットアクセル３ . July 26, 2018 . ja . https://web.archive.org/web/20121019164943/http://www.cc2.co.jp/narutoA3/ . October 19, 2012 . live .
  17. Web site: .hack//Link . Bandai Namco Entertainment . July 26, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180725121822/http://www.hack.channel.or.jp/link/ . July 25, 2018 . live .
  18. Web site: Solatorobo(ソラトロボ) それからCODAへ . ja . July 26, 2018 . Bandai Namco Games . https://web.archive.org/web/20180725121827/http://www.solarobo.channel.or.jp/ . July 25, 2018 . live .
  19. Web site: ドットハック セカイの向こうに+Versus Hybrid Pack . ja . July 26, 2018 . Bandai Namco Games . https://web.archive.org/web/20180725111126/http://www.hack.channel.or.jp/hybrid/ . July 25, 2018 . live .
  20. Web site: JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All Star Battle Set For August, JoJolion Playable . Spencer . Siliconera . February 13, 2013 . July 26, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180726170150/http://www.siliconera.com/2013/02/13/jojos-bizarre-adventure-all-star-battle-set-for-august-jojolion-playable/ . July 26, 2018 . live .
  21. Web site: Naruto Online - Tencent Games strikes deal with Shueisha. January 17, 2013.
  22. Web site: Namco Bandai Teams with China's Tencent Games on "Naruto" Online Game. April 25, 2020. April 23, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220423191551/https://www.crunchyroll.com/en-gb/anime-news/2013/01/17-1/namco-bandai-teams-with-chinas-tencent-games-on-naruto-online-game. dead.
  23. Web site: Naruto Online: Official Naruto MMORPG Game.
  24. Web site: iOSとAndroidでリトルテイルストーリー配信開始したワン！ . Twitter . ja . July 26, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160417074728/https://twitter.com/lts_app/status/448399447555207168 . April 17, 2016 . live .
  25. Web site: Shisui Uchiha Joins Naruto Shippuden Ultimate Ninja Storm Revolution Game's Roster. Anime News Network. April 2, 2014. July 26, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180727025817/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2014-04-02/shisui-uchiha-joins-naruto-shippuden-ultimate-ninja-storm-revolution-game-roster. July 27, 2018. live.
  26. Web site: 'Final Fantasy VII G-Bike' Hits The Japanese App Store October 30th . Shaun . Musgrave . . October 28, 2014 . July 26, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180726170137/https://toucharcade.com/2014/10/28/final-fantasy-vii-g-bike-hits-the-japanese-app-store-soon/ . July 26, 2018 . live .
  27. Web site: フルボッコヒーローズX 公式サイト . July 26, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180726170317/https://official.fullbokko.drecom.jp/ . July 26, 2018 . dead .
  28. Web site: JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Eyes of Heaven Japanese release date set . Sal . Romano . Gematsu . September 10, 2015 . July 26, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180726170125/https://gematsu.com/2015/09/jojos-bizarre-adventure-eyes-heaven-japanese-release-date-set . July 26, 2018 . live .
  29. Web site: New World Has Launched In Japan, .hack's Kite Appears As A Bonus Character . Sato . Siliconera . January 8, 2016 . July 26, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180726170128/http://www.siliconera.com/2016/01/08/new-world-launched-japan-hacks-kite-appears-bonus-character/ . July 26, 2018 . live .
  30. Web site: Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 launches February 4 in Japan . Sal . Romano . Gematsu . July 30, 2015 . July 26, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180726170215/https://gematsu.com/2015/07/naruto-shippuden-ultimate-ninja-storm-4-launches-february-4-japan . July 26, 2018 . live .
  31. Web site: Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm Trilogy debut trailer . Sal . Romano . Gematsu . April 9, 2017 . July 26, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180726170222/https://gematsu.com/2017/04/naruto-ultimate-ninja-storm-trilogy-debut-trailer . July 26, 2018 . live .
  32. Web site: Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm Legacy and Trilogy launch August 25 in the Americas and Europe . Sal . Romano . Gematsu . July 4, 2017 . July 26, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180726170139/https://gematsu.com/2017/07/naruto-ultimate-ninja-storm-legacy-trilogy-launch-august-25-americas-europe . July 26, 2018 . live .
  33. Web site: Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Trilogy for Switch debut trailer. Romano. Sal. March 1, 2018. Gematsu. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20180726170201/https://gematsu.com/2018/03/naruto-shippuden-ultimate-ninja-storm-trilogy-switch-debut-trailer. July 26, 2018. July 26, 2018.
  34. Web site: .hack//G.U. Last Recode launches November 1 in Japan, includes brand new fourth volume [Update] ]. Sal . Romano . Gematsu . August 1, 2017 . July 26, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180726170103/https://gematsu.com/2017/08/hackg-u-last-recode-launches-november-1-japan-includes-brand-new-fourth-volume . July 26, 2018 . live .
  35. Web site: hack//G.U. Last Recode headed to Nintendo Switch March 2022. Destructoid. Moyse. Chris. December 3, 2021. December 3, 2021. en-CA.
  36. Web site: Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot Hits Nintendo Switch On September 24 . GameSpot. Jordan. Ramée. June 15, 2021.
  37. Web site: CyberConnect2 Trilogy of Vengeance titles set for simultaneous worldwide release, video update . Sal . Romano . Gematsu . July 18, 2018 . July 26, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180726170222/https://gematsu.com/2018/07/cyberconnect2-trilogy-of-vengeance-titles-set-for-simultaneous-worldwide-release-video-update . July 26, 2018 . live .
  38. Web site: Demon Slayer PS4 Game is Being Developed by CyberConnect2, Trailer Debuts. Luster. Joseph. Crunchyroll. en-gb. March 22, 2020. April 12, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200412070412/https://www.crunchyroll.com/en-gb/anime-news/2020/03/22/demon-slayer-ps4-game-is-being-developed-by-cyberconnect2-trailer-debuts. dead.
  39. Web site: Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Hinokami Chronicles launches in October in Japan . Gematsu. June 14, 2021.
  40. Web site: Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Hinokami Kepputan adds PS5, Xbox One, and PC versions. Gematsu. February 3, 2021. February 4, 2021. February 6, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210206072626/https://www.gematsu.com/2021/02/demon-slayer-kimetsu-no-yaiba-hinokami-kepputan-adds-ps5-xbox-one-and-pc-versions. dead.
  41. Web site: Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Hinokami Chronicles for Switch launches June 10 worldwide . Gematsu. February 7, 2022.
  42. Web site: JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All Star Battle R launches September 2 . Gematsu . May 26, 2022.
  43. Web site: Fuga: Melodies of Steel 2 launches May 11. Romano. Sal. Gematsu. January 25, 2023. January 25, 2023.
  44. Web site: Naruto x Boruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm CONNECTIONS announced for PS5, Xbox Series, PS4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC. Romano. Sal. Gematsu. February 23, 2023. February 23, 2023.
  45. Web site: Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Sweep the Board! launches April 26, 2024 in the west. Gematsu. 2023-12-04.
  46. Web site: Developer Confirms That "Fuga: Melodies of Steel" Will Be A Trilogy. Clark. Dean. GameTyrant. March 14, 2022. March 14, 2022.
  47. Web site: Fuga: Melodies of Steel 3 and resuming the Trilogy of Vengeance with Taichiro Miyazaki. Galizio. James. RPGSite. July 9, 2024. July 9, 2024.
  48. Web site: Bandai Entertainment Adds .hack//G.U. Trilogy Anime. Animenewsnetwork . May 19, 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20110722113853/http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2008-08-09/bandai-entertainment-adds-.hack/g.u-trilogy-anime. July 22, 2011. live.
  49. Web site: .hack//The Movie Slated to Open on January 21. October 5, 2011. October 6, 2011. Anime News Network. https://web.archive.org/web/20111008130855/http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2011-10-05/hack/the-movie-slated-to-open-on-january-21. October 8, 2011. live. mdy-all.

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