PlatinumGames recently announced plans to open a Tokyo-based studio in April. While PlatinumGames Tokyo will develop games, it?s also performing Research and Development for the company?s new in-house engine, tentatively known as PlatinumEngine. Since the studio?s founding in late 2007, in-house game engines have powered all of its titles. However, this currently in development engine aims to keep pace with technology?s continued evolution. A key goal is to ensure Platinum can produce ?better visuals with less effort.?
A recent update to the Tokyo office?s website outlines plans for PlatinumEngine via interviews with the R&D Group. The following statement from Wataru Ohmori sets the stage for why Platinum is pursuing a new engine:

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