Composer Yasuaki Iwata revealed on his personal X account in early November 2024 that he had left Nintendo in July 2023 to pursue new challenges. The Japanese online game composer is out there for contact by way of his account’s direct message and e mail. Nonetheless, he has nonetheless but to announce the brand new group he’s now affiliated with.
Iwata first joined the listing of Nintendo composers for the 2013 Wii U sport Tremendous Mario 3D World. He additionally later contributed to the soundtrack for the 2014 entry Mario Kart 8.
Yasuaki Iwata was arguably finest recognized for his contributions as a composer to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, which launched on Nintendo Swap and Wii U in 2017. A few of the tracks made by this composer had been the world themes of Korok Forest, Rito Village, and Hateno Village, in addition to the dungeon and Boss struggle themes inside all 4 Divine Beasts and the Reunion themes with all 4 Champions.
After engaged on The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Iwata was additionally noticed within the composer lists for ARMS and Tremendous Smash Bros Final. The newest title Iwata was recognized to work on is the 2020 title Animal Crossing: New Horizons, the place he notably made the sport’s opening theme.
Yasuaki Iwata continues to be working as a sport music composer even after he had left Nintendo in July 2023.
