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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 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.
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.
Shinji Mikami’s New Studio Unbound Games Working on AAA Original IP
Legendary game designer Shinji Mikami has founded a new studio called Unbound Games, which is developing a AAA original IP for PlayStation 5, Xbox, and PC using Unreal Engine 5. The studio aims for AAA quality with a focused development scope and encourages creative experimentation. Mikami, known for creating Resident Evil, left Tango Gameworks in 2023 to establish this independent venture.
Resident Evil creator Shinji Mikami working on new 'original AAA' console game
Shinji Mikami, the creator of Resident Evil, is working on a new original AAA console game with his studio Unbound Games. The title is being developed in Unreal Engine 5 for PlayStation 5, Xbox, and PC. Mikami, who previously founded Tango Gameworks, left the studio in 2023 and established Unbound Games in May 2023.
