Disgaea Creator Wants to Make 66 More Games Before He Turns 75, But There’s a Catch
Disgaea creator Sohei Niikawa has announced an ambitious goal to develop 66 more games before turning 75. The prolific game designer announced this plan through his social media accounts, where he’s become known for his earnest and candid posts about game development and the industry. What makes this announcement particularly noteworthy is the unconventional funding approach attached to the project. Niikawa describes the mechanism as “a form of crowdfunding,” suggesting that players or fans may have a direct role in supporting the realization of these games. The specific mechanics of this crowdfunding approach weren’t detailed in the available information, but the headline suggests there’s a notable catch or caveat to the ambitious plan.
Niikawa’s track record with the Disgaea franchise—a long-running tactical RPG series known for its humor, deep strategy gameplay, and quirky characters—demonstrates his capability to execute on large-scale projects. The series has maintained a dedicated fanbase across multiple platforms and generations of gaming hardware. His public announcement of this goal reflects both his personal drive as a creator and potentially a broader statement about how independent or creator-driven projects might secure funding in the modern gaming landscape.
The announcement has generated interest within the gaming community, particularly among fans of his work who are curious about what kinds of games might emerge from this ambitious initiative.