Shinji Mikami set up a new studio to help young devs
, by Thibaut
In February 2023, just a few days after the release of the excellent Hi-Fi RUSH, Shinji Mikami left Tango Gameworks. Last October, the father of Resident Evil spoke of his intention to develop new games, for which he founded Kamuy Inc.
In a recent interview with YouTube channel Byking, Mikami talked about his departure from the Bethesda Softworks-owned studio. Before taking the plunge in 2023, the Japanese creator already wanted to leave eight years earlier. In the end, however, he stayed to help his teams complete projects in development.
But that's not all, Shinji Mikami says he wanted to leave Tango Gameworks because he wanted to build a new studio dedicated to young developers. The aim was to offer them a more regular experience, with shorter production times than for AAA games. In fact, he's looking to move away from the big blockbusters altogether and towards more original games of this type.
Source: automaton-media.com