Shinji Mikami establishes the high-profile game development studio Unbound

Renowned industry figure, Shinji Mikami, has established a new AAA game studio known as Unbound.

According to VGC, the studio's webpage has been active for over a year but gained broad attention only recently. Mikami launched Unbound in 2022, with operations commencing in 2023.

This studio operates independently, focusing on creating high-quality AAA games and original intellectual property for platforms including PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.

The team at Unbound comprises approximately 50 employees, with an aim to increase this number to 150. Among the team is Masato Kimura, who has a history of collaboration with Mikami on projects such as Resident Evil and Devil May Cry.

Kimura expressed that the goal is to achieve AAA caliber with AA content, emphasizing the creation of immersive gaming experiences.

He elaborated that crafting something new calls for constant trial and error, followed by revisions and occasionally discarding ideas. The process involves a continuous cycle of construction and deconstruction leading to evolving content.

Kimura characterized this as a dynamic and adaptable production process, noting that developers who thrive in such an environment are highly valued at Unbound.

Post his departure from Tango Gameworks in February 2023, Unbound is not the sole venture Mikami has undertaken.

He also established Kamuy in 2024, with his role as founder noted on the Shadows of the Damned: Hella Remastered page.