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Resident Evil Creator's New Studio Sold To Stellar Blade OwnerShinji Mikami, the creator of Resident Evil, has sold his studio Unbound to Shift Up, the developer behind Stellar Blade. Unbound is currently working on new PC and console games for the global market. Mikami stated that the partnership with Shift Up is ideal for focusing on creativity.- Business and FinanceShift Up, the developer behind Stellar Blade, has acquired Shinji Mikami's studio, formerly known as Tango Gameworks. This move signals a significant shift in the industry landscape as established studios merge.
Shinji Mikami's next game was just stealth-announced in a YouTube video and it sure looks like the creator of survival horror is back doing what he does bestIndustry legend Shinji Mikami's new studio, Unbound, has been acquired by Korean publisher Shift Up, known for Stellar Blade. Mikami expressed enthusiasm for the partnership, citing strong synergy with Shift Up CEO Hyung-Tae Kim and a shared focus on creativity. The acquisition aims to deliver top-tier gaming experiences globally and enhance Shift Up's development capabilities.- Mr. Resident Evil signs a deal with Mr. Stellar BladeShift Up, the company behind Stellar Blade and Goddess of Victory: Nikke, has acquired Shinji Mikami's new studio, Unbound Inc. Unbound's unannounced games will be supported and distributed by Shift Up, with Mikami expressing confidence in a creative partnership with CEO Hyung-Tae Kim. This acquisition follows the closure of Mikami's previous studio, Tango Gameworks, by Microsoft.
SHIFT UP Acquires Shinji Mikami Studio UNBOUNDStellar Blade developer SHIFT UP has acquired Shinji Mikami's studio UNBOUND, which is developing new PC and console titles. This acquisition aims to expand SHIFT UP's console and PC development pipeline and global publishing capabilities. Both company leaders expressed excitement about the synergy and creative potential of the partnership.
SHIFT UP Acquires Shinji Mikami's New Studio, With Plans To Make "A Large-Scale Flagship"Stellar Blade developer Shift Up has acquired Unbound Inc, the new studio formed by Resident Evil creator Shinji Mikami. The acquisition aims to bolster Shift Up's global development competitiveness and deliver new AAA titles for consoles and PC. While no specific release has been announced, Shinji Mikami indicated the new projects will likely move away from the survival horror genre.
Stellar Blade's Shift Up Buys Shinji Mikami's New Studio UnboundShift Up, the studio behind Stellar Blade and Goddess of Victory: Nikke, has acquired Unbound, a new studio founded by Resident Evil creator Shinji Mikami. The partnership aims to leverage Mikami's team's expertise to create original PC and console IPs. This acquisition follows the significant sales success of Stellar Blade.
Resident Evil director Shinji Mikami partners with Stellar Blade devs Shift Up to make "smaller, experimental titles alongside a large-scale flagship"Resident Evil director Shinji Mikami has partnered with Korean studio Shift Up, the developers of Stellar Blade. Mikami's new company, Unbound, will focus on developing smaller, experimental titles alongside a large-scale flagship game. Shift Up has acquired Unbound, and Mikami expressed a sense of synergy with Shift Up's CEO, Hyung-Tae Kim.
Stellar Blade developer SHIFT UP partners with Shinji Mikami’s new studio to release a new creative character action gameSouth Korean developer SHIFT UP, known for Stellar Blade, has partnered with Shinji Mikami's new studio, UNBOUND Inc., to publish new character action games. SHIFT UP founder Hyung Tae Kim expressed his admiration for Mikami's work and stated the partnership aims to support original IPs and foster creative exploration. While the new game is in early development, concept art has been revealed.
Resident Evil creator teases next game as he joins forces with Stellar Blade devStellar Blade developer Shift Up has acquired Shinji Mikami's studio, Unbound Games, and will publish its future titles. Mikami, known for creating Resident Evil, stated he will be 'fully involved' in the studio's next AAA console game, with a brief tease of a monster in a ruined city shown.
Stellar Blade developer Shift Up acquires Shinji Mikami's new studioSouth Korean developer Shift Up has acquired Unbound, a new studio founded by veteran creator Shinji Mikami. The acquisition aims to bolster Shift Up's global PC and console publishing capabilities, with Unbound working on a significant new game. Both companies expressed excitement about creative synergy and delivering high-quality gaming experiences worldwide.
Stellar Blade developer acquires Resident Evil creator Shinji Mikami's new studio, UnboundStellar Blade developer Shift Up has acquired Unbound, the studio founded by Resident Evil creator Shinji Mikami. The partnership aims to leverage shared visions for game creation, with Unbound currently developing a new PC and console IP. Shift Up plans to handle publishing for Unbound's titles and enhance its global service capabilities.
Resident Evil director's new AAA studio is "joining forces" with Stellar Blade developer Shift Up "to create a masterpiece of a game" – and no, this isn't an April Fool's jokeStellar Blade developer Shift Up and Resident Evil director Shinji Mikami's studio Unbound have announced a partnership to create a new game. Both studios expressed excitement about collaborating, with Mikami aiming to create a "masterpiece" and Kim Hyung-tae emphasizing their aligned creative visions.
Stellar Blade Dev Acquires Shinji Mikami's New Studio, Will Publish Its GamesStellar Blade developer Shift Up has acquired Unbound, the new studio founded by horror game veteran Shinji Mikami. Shift Up will now publish games developed by Unbound, whose first project is a new IP built in Unreal Engine 5 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Both Shinji Mikami and Shift Up CEO Hyung Tae Kim expressed enthusiasm for their shared creative vision and commitment to high-quality game development.
Shift Up has acquired Resident Evil creator Shinji Mikami's new studioStellar Blade developer Shift Up has acquired Unbound Inc, the new studio founded by Resident Evil creator Shinji Mikami. Unbound is developing original console and PC titles, which Shift Up will publish. The acquisition aims to expand Shift Up's publishing reach and bolster its development talent with Mikami's team.- Stellar Blade Developer Shift Up Buys Resident Evil Creator Shinji Mikami's New Studio: 'For the First Time in a While, I'll Be Fully Involved On-Site to Work on a Fairly Large Game'Stellar Blade developer Shift Up has acquired Shinji Mikami's new studio, Unbound. Shift Up will assist in the creation and publication of Unbound's next game, with Mikami stating he will be fully involved on-site.
Shift Up Acquires Shinji Mikami's Unbound Studio | Console CreaturesShift Up, the developer behind Stellar Blade, has acquired Unbound, the studio founded by Shinji Mikami. The acquisition aims to integrate Unbound and leverage Shift Up's resources as a global publisher to develop original games. Both company leaders expressed enthusiasm for future collaboration and shared creative visions.
Stellar Blade Developer Acquires Shinji Mikami’s Studio UnboundShift 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 announcementShinji 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.
Wait, Is Capcom Icon Shinji Mikami Partnering with Stellar Blade Dev?Speculation is mounting that Shinji Mikami, the director behind Resident Evil, may be partnering with Shift Up, the developers of Stellar Blade. Both Mikami's new studio, Unbound Games, and Shift Up have posted cryptic "announcement coming soon" videos, with Mikami speaking in Japanese about making games together with a figure resembling Shift Up's CEO, Kim Hyung-Tae.