Resident Evil Creator Shinji Mikami & Stellar Blade Devs Shift Up Tease New Game
Speculation is mounting online regarding a potential collaboration between Shinji Mikami, the renowned creator of the Resident Evil franchise, and Shift Up, the studio behind the recently released Stellar Blade. Both entities have almost simultaneously released cryptic teasers, strongly suggesting an imminent announcement.
Mikami's new studio, Unbound, and the Shift Up team shared materials with striking similarities. Both teasers feature the identical phrase, "Announcement Coming Soon…," presented with a comparable visual style. Notably, Shift Up's announcement includes a specific date – April 1, 2026 – hinting at the upcoming reveal of project details.
Adding further intrigue is a video clip published by Unbound, which shows Mikami engaging in a conversation with an unidentified individual.
"Let's create games together that will change the world," the legendary developer states, to which the second person responds, "I will do everything in my power." These exchanges significantly fuel the rumors of a potential partnership between the two acclaimed teams.
While neither party has officially confirmed a joint venture, the uncanny coincidence of their messages and timelines makes a collaboration scenario highly plausible.
Resident Evil Creator Shinji Mikami and Stellar Blade Director Kim Hyung Tae are both teasing some sort of “Announcement Coming Soon”! 👀😱 https://t.co/vg2hVKowTX pic.twitter.com/wpKLqY4ciq
— Genki✨ (@Genki_JPN) March 31, 2026
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