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SHIFT UP acquires Shinji Mikami-led studio UNBOUND
SHIFT UP has fully acquired UNBOUND, a new Tokyo-based game studio founded by Shinji Mikami, the creator of Resident Evil. This acquisition marks a significant move in the game development industry, bringing together two notable entities.
Stellar Blade Developer Acquires Shinji Mikami’s Studio Unbound
Shift Up, the developer of Stellar Blade, has acquired Shinji Mikami's studio Unbound, which focuses on PC and console titles. The partnership aims to enhance global development competitiveness and allow Unbound to focus on creative aspects of game development. Both companies have original PC and console IPs in development, and Shift Up will now publish Unbound's future games.
Shinji Mikami & Stellar Blade Director Kim Hyung Tae are teasing a game announcement
Shinji Mikami, following the end of his non-compete clause after leaving Tango Gameworks, is teasing a new game announcement with Stellar Blade director Kim Hyung Tae. Mikami has established his new studio, Unbound, which is expected to debut its first title soon.
Shinji Mikamis new studio, Unbound, is building a AAA original IP for consoles and PC
Shinji Mikami, director of Resident Evil 4, has founded a new studio named Unbound. The studio is currently developing a AAA original intellectual property for consoles and PC. Mikami departed from Tango Gameworks in 2023.
Industry legend Shinji Mikami has a new(ish) studio with staff benefits like 'a chocolate fountain on…
Industry veteran Shinji Mikami has established a new development studio named Unbound, which has recently gained attention for its employee benefits, including a chocolate fountain and free alcohol. Mikami, who left Tango Gameworks in 2023, also formed Kamuy in 2024, though its relationship to Unbound is unclear. The studio aims to create original titles with a focus on realistic visuals and user enjoyment.
Shinji Mikami is Seemingly Working On A New Title At Unbound Studio
Shinji Mikami, renowned for his work on the Resident Evil series and Tango Gameworks, is reportedly working on a new title at Unbound, a studio founded by former Tango producer Masato Kimura. Unbound is developing a high-end original IP using Unreal Engine 5 for PlayStation 5, Xbox, and PC, aiming for AAA quality with AA content.
Shinji Mikami forms AAA studio Unbound
Industry veteran Shinji Mikami has founded a new independent AAA studio named Unbound, which began operations in 2023. The studio, currently with about 50 staff members, is developing original IP for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, with plans to grow to 150 employees. Mikami also founded Kamuy in 2024, listed as the founder for Shadows of the Damned: Hella Remastered.
Shinji Mikami is Seemingly Working on a Secret Project at Development Studio Unbound – Rumor
Shinji Mikami, formerly of Tango Gameworks, is reportedly working on a secret new game project with producer Masato Kimura at Kimura's studio, Unbound. While Mikami also founded his own studio, KAMUY, for smaller projects, Unbound is committed to developing his larger initiatives. Details remain scarce, but cryptic messages on Unbound's website hint at Mikami's unique creative process.
Resident Evil director Shinji Mikami has a new studio, Unbound, who are making original games for PC and console
Resident Evil director Shinji Mikami has founded a new studio named Unbound, which began operations in May 2023. The studio, comprising around 50 staff including former Tango Gameworks producer Masato Kimura, aims to create original "AA" games with aspirations for AAA quality for PC and consoles. Mikami previously left Tango Gameworks in 2023, shortly before Microsoft announced plans to close the studio.
Unbound is Shinji Mikami's new studio, and it's developing an "original IP" triple-A project
Resident Evil director Shinji Mikami has launched a new independent studio named Unbound, which is developing an original triple-A project. The studio, established in late 2022 and operational since May 2023, currently has around 50 employees with plans to expand to 150. The team is targeting high-end consumer games for platforms including PlayStation 5, Xbox, and PC.
