Overview
- ArtPlay said Ida died on February 10 after about a year and a half battling cancer, and the studio announced the news publicly on February 16.
- The team confirmed Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement is in its final development stages and pledged to complete it in line with Ida’s vision.
- A private funeral was held with close family, and ArtPlay asked the public not to send condolence visits, monetary gifts, or flowers.
- Ida directed Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night and previously worked on numerous Castlevania entries as well as Metal Gear Solid V.
- A statement posted to his official X account by family said he died of pancreatic cancer, and tributes highlighted his influence on modern action-platformers.