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‘Ruin and decay bring a chance of rebirth’: Hidetaka Miyazaki on uniting players in a damaged world

Hidetaka Miyazaki addresses rumors of a foot fetish.

By · Published September 6, 2026  16:41 UTC · Updated September 7, 2026  08:24 UTC

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  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 7 distinct news outlets with 7 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 5.
  • Primary Driver: Hidetaka Miyazaki addresses rumors of a foot fetish.
  • Predictive Outlook: Archynetys algorithmic models forecast this story will fade from trending status over the next 24 hours.
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The rumors surfaced after he mentioned 'a bit of a thing for feet' in an interview, but he claims to have been misunderstood. Gamesradar.com and IGN report that Miyazaki's statement was taken out of context, and he has no idea why fans think he likes feet.

Kotaku notes that this isn't the first time Miyazaki has been quoted on the topic, but he still seems confused by the rumors. The Guardian quotes Miyazaki as saying 'ruin and decay bring a chance of rebirth' in a discussion about uniting players in a damaged world.

This quote is unrelated to the rumors about his personal preferences, but it does highlight Miyazaki's focus on the themes of his games.

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What did Hidetaka Miyazaki say about his personal preferences?

He denied having a foot fetish, claiming to have been misunderstood.

Why did the rumors start?

Miyazaki mentioned 'a bit of a thing for feet' in an interview, which was taken out of context.

What is Miyazaki's focus in his games?

According to The Guardian, he discusses the themes of 'ruin and decay bring a chance of rebirth'.

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