Stellar Blade Dev Acquires Shinji Mikami's New Studio, Will Publish Its Games
Push Square • • technology
Key Points:
- Shift Up, developer of Stellar Blade, has acquired Unbound, the studio founded by horror game veteran Shinji Mikami, with Unbound's games now to be published by Shift Up.
- The acquisition aims to unite Shinji Mikami and Hyung Tae Kim under one roof, emphasizing a shared commitment to strong creative direction and high-quality execution.
- Both creators expressed optimism about their collaboration, highlighting mutual respect and aligned creative visions as key factors for long-term partnership.
- Unbound is currently developing a new AAA-quality IP using Unreal Engine 5 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, though it remains unclear if the acquisition will lead to increased budgets or maintain the original scope.
- Shift Up views the acquisition as a strategic move to enhance global development competitiveness and deliver a superior gaming experience to players worldwide.
