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SHIFT UP Acquires Shinji Mikami's UNBOUND Studio

gamingApr 1, 2026

SHIFT UP has completed the acquisition of UNBOUND, the Tokyo studio led by Shinji Mikami. UNBOUND was founded in November 2022 by the Resident Evil creator and Devil May Cry producer. SHIFT UP will fold UNBOUND into its operations and take over publishing for the studio's upcoming console and PC projects. The deal pairs a high-profile auteur with a larger Korean publisher, accelerating resources and global release plans for new horror and action titles.

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SHIFT UP fully acquired Shinji Mikami's Tokyo studio UNBOUND.
UNBOUND was founded in November 2022 by Resident Evil creator Shinji Mikami.
SHIFT UP will publish and integrate UNBOUND's upcoming console and PC games.
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playday.oneStellar Blade dev SHIFT UP have purchased Shinji Mikami’s new studio UNBOUNDgamevicio.comSHIFT UP adquire novo estúdio de Shinji Mikami para reforçar sua expansão nos consoles e PC - GameViciogematsu.comSHIFT UP acquires Shinji Mikami-led studio UNBOUND

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