Masahiro Sakurai says retirement depends on demand and his own capacity
Speaking at the Famitsu 40th Anniversary Festival on November 7, the game creator said he is not particular about directing and is weighing how to contribute to the industry.
Game creator Masahiro Sakurai appeared on stage at the Famitsu 40th Anniversary Festival on November 7, where he discussed his current thinking on retirement and how he might contribute to the game industry, according to news.denfaminicogamer.jp. The stage event marked the release of a new volume of his book.
Sakurai said two things factor into any decision to retire: whether there is demand for him, and whether he is able to meet it. On his current situation, he remarked that, very regrettably, he is still working at full tilt.
He also pointed to signs of decline, saying that when he works from morning until night his eyes grow tired and his vision blurs.
Sakurai said he is not attached to the role of director itself. As a theme for after his current work is finished, he said he is thinking about ways to contribute to the game industry.
Quick answers
What did Masahiro Sakurai say about retiring?
He said any retirement hinges on whether there is demand for him and whether he can respond to it, and noted that he is still working at full capacity.
Where did Sakurai make these comments?
On stage at the Famitsu 40th Anniversary Festival on November 7, at an event marking the release of a new volume of his book.