A true dream team is shaking up the gaming world! South Korean giant Shift Up, which made headlines in 2024 and 2025 with Stellar Blade, has officially announced the acquisition of legendary horror creator Shinji Mikami's brand-new studio.

Major Acquisition: Shift Up Buys Shinji Mikami’s New Studio!

After leaving Tango Gameworks last year, Resident Evil mastermind and creator of The Evil Within, Shinji Mikami, returned to the industry with a mysterious new studio. Now, in an official announcement, Shift Up known for the massive success of Stellar Blade and Goddess of Victory: Nikke has fully acquired Mikami's new venture.

A New Horror Legend in the Making?

Alongside the acquisition, Shift Up has teased the first details about a brand-new horror project in development. Mikami calls this his “most ambitious project ever.” Here’s what we know so far:

• Visual Spectacle: The stunning visuals of Stellar Blade will merge with Mikami’s signature dark, gothic atmosphere.

• Action Meets Terror: Classic survival horror elements will be fused with Shift Up’s dynamic action mechanics.

• Untitled Project: While the code name remains secret, it’s confirmed that Mikami is returning to psychological horror.

Why Did Shift Up Make This Move?

With this acquisition, Shift Up is not only expanding its portfolio but also making a giant leap toward becoming a top-tier global publisher and developer:

What Should Fans Expect?

With Mikami at the helm and Shift Up’s unlimited budget and tech support, this new game is set to be a “graphics powerhouse” for PS5 Pro and PC. Imagine the fluid combat of Stellar Blade in a zombie apocalypse or cosmic horror setting the hype is real!