Announcement of New Studio Establishment
Katsuhiro Harada Appointed as Representative

SNK Corporation (Osaka Japan) is pleased to announce that it has decided to invest in a newly established game development studio founded by Mr. Katsuhiro Harada and welcome it into the group as a subsidiary.

Overview

VS Studio SNK Co., Ltd. (4th Floor, Shin-Meguro Tokyu Building, 2-25-2 Kamiosaki, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and CEO: Katsuhiro Harada) was established on May 1, 2026. In conjunction with this establishment, SNK Co., Ltd. will support the launch of the new studio and plans to make it a consolidated subsidiary. The new studio and SNK will collaborate on game software development to further strengthen their development capabilities.

Comment from Katsuhiro Harada

We are pleased to announce the launch of our new game development studio, “VS Studio.” VS Studio’s philosophy is “Beyond tradition, crafted to perfection.”

We will combine technology, sensibility, and world-class expertise to pursue the ultimate.

From a free, open, and spacious environment, we will generate new ideas and create memorable games.

We established this studio to bring this vision to life.

The “VS” in VS Studio holds various meanings. It represents our roots in “Video game Soft (VS Development Division),” the spirit of “Versus” challenging tradition, and many other meanings symbolizing innovation and challenge, such as “Visionary Standard,” “Volition Shift,” and “Vanguard Spirit.”

Having been involved in game development for many years, I’ve constantly considered how I want to spend my time as a developer and what kind of environment allows developers to perform at their best. VS Studio is one answer to that question.

By bringing together technology and knowledge, and working with passionate colleagues, we aim to deliver the best gaming experiences to users worldwide. VS Studio aspires to be a studio that continues to take on such challenges, and we are looking for new team members who share our vision.

Please look forward to the future of VS Studio.

Video Message: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SF5VDtpBEkU

Comment from Yasuyuki Oda, SNK

 I am extremely proud to welcome Mr. Katsuhiro Harada, who has been a long-time friend and a worthy rival to us, into our group. We’ve long discussed the hypothetical scenario of working together, and now that dream has become a reality. To be honest, nothing has been decided yet, but I have no doubt that things will become even more exciting than ever before. We look forward to your continued support for SNK and VS Studio.

Katsuhiro Harada’s Career

After graduating from Waseda University, he joined Namco (at the time).

For 31 years, he was involved in the development and production of numerous games, including arcade, home console, and VR titles.

Furthermore, he focused on global marketing and community activities beyond the scope of game development, supporting fighting game tournaments and fan events around the world for many years since the 1990s. He has contributed to the formation and development of the foundation of today’s e-sports culture.

Overview of the New Studio

 Studio Name                VS Studio SNK (trademark pending)

 Headquarters                4th Floor, Shin-Meguro Tokyu Building, 2-25-2 Kami-Osaki, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo

 Representative             Representative Director and CEO Katsuhiro Harada

 Business Activities         Planning, development, and operation of video game software

 Official Website              http://vs-studio.com

 Official Social Media Accounts (X): @VS_Studio_JP

 Investor Overview

 Company Name             SNK Corporation

 Headquarters Address  3rd Floor, Shin-Osaka No. 2 NK Building, 4-5-41 Miyahara, Yodogawa-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture

Business Activities        Video Game Business, Licensing Business, e-Sports Business

 Subsidiaries

 United States: SNK PLAYMORE USA CORPORATION

 Hong Kong: SNK ASIA CO., LIMITED

 China: LeWan New Land (Beijing) Technology Co., Ltd., and 5 other companies

 South Korea: SNK INTERACTIVE CO., LTD.

 Singapore: SNK GAMES SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.

 Japan: SNK Entertainment Co., Ltd.