TMNT Last Ronin Shifts to PlatinumGames With God of War Story Style

Paramount Games Studio revealed TMNT: The Last Ronin at Summer Game Fest 2026. Development shifted from Black Forest Games to PlatinumGames following the Skydance and Paramount merger.

Studio shift brings Mortal Kombat writer and God of War narrative style to game

PlatinumGames now leads development with director Yohei Shimbori overseeing production. PlatinumGames previously developed combat mechanics for games such as Bayonetta and Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance.

Mortal Kombat 11 writer Shawn Kittelsen returned to craft the narrative. The game blends mature storytelling inspired by God of War with PlatinumGames action mechanics.

The project targets a mature audience through its narrative approach. PlatinumGames handles core combat design while Kittelsen shapes character arcs and plot structure.