Stellar Blade developer Shift Up has acquired Unbound, the studio arrange by Resident Evil creator Shinji Mikami following his departure from Tango Gameworks in 2023.
The 2 corporations introduced they had been “becoming a member of forces”, with the choice coming after Mikami and Hyung Tae Kim – Shift Up’s boss – realised that they shared comparable concepts and visions when it got here to creating video games.
“We determined to intention for a similar targets collectively,” the duo mentioned in a video asserting the partnership (watch under, and sure there are many beasties making cameos). “In different phrases, at Unbound, we will create a masterpiece of a recreation.” As for what that recreation is, Unbound is presently engaged on an unique PC and console-based IP.
SHIFT UP x UNBOUND | Partnership Announcement ft. Shinji Mikami. Watch on YouTube
“By this acquisition, Sift Up has efficiently built-in world-class growth expertise and expanded its new PC and console-based pipeline,” a press release on right this moment’s acquisition information reads. “Moreover, the corporate plans to immediately deal with the publishing of Unbound’s upcoming titles and regularly construct its personal world service capabilities.”
Kim finds it “deeply significant to affix forces” with Unbound. “This acquisition will function a chance to ship the most effective gaming expertise to customers worldwide and additional solidify Shift Up’s world growth competitiveness,” the CEO mentioned.
“I’m very happy to be partnering with Shift Up CEO Hyung-Tae Kim and all the staff,” Mikami added. “I sense sturdy synergy with CEO Kim, who can be an lively creator, and I consider this is a perfect partnership that permits us to deal with creativity. We are going to do our greatest to create enjoyable video games in order that each corporations, working as one, can meet our followers’ expectations.”
