Summary
Shinji Mikami, one of the original creators ofResident Evil, has recently founded a new company under the name Kamuy. Mikami gained notoriety as the director ofResident Evil, which went on to create and popularize the survival horror genre. Recently, he was part of Tango Gameworks, which he left in 2023. He’s currently working with Grasshopper Manufacture Inc. onShadows of the Damned: Hella Remastered.
Mikami made his directorial debut with the originalResident Evil.He is considered a pioneer of survival horror, cementing it as an industry mainstay. He continued his work in horror with the creation of Tango Gameworks,which developedThe Evil Within. He left the studio, then posted on his Twitter account in October 2023 that it was time to get back to work. It seems he had a non-compete clause against working for a period of time.
Mikami didn’t announce the establishment of Kamuy, but did have itincluded in his creator bio on theShadows of the Damned: Hella Remasteredwebsite. No other information about the corporation is mentioned. There are no social media accounts, no official websites, or any filing documents that indicate what his direction for this company is. Mikami himself has been mum about Kamuy and new projects on his account. It’s not even included in his Twitter profile.
Shinji Mikami’s Kamuy Mystery
This also comes after Mikami had stated he believes a collaboration with Tango Gameworks onThe Evil Within 3could be a possibility. With anotherResident Evilremakeon the horizon at Capcom, it’s also a surprise that he didn’t return to the franchise he helped establish. The prolific developer had many options but chose to found another new company. For fans ofResident Evil,or Shinji Mikami himself, this is a time to rejoice. The founding of Kamuy could mean a new studio with new games on the horizon.
It could be that Kamuy Inc. is a company made to protect Mikami while he provides contracted work for Grasshopper Manufacture on theShadows of the Damnedremake. The Japanese developer was originallyinterested in a sequel to the 2011 title. There is a possibility that they’re working on it at the same time as the remastered version.
He could be working on a solo project or simply waiting for the right time to announce a new venture. With a number ofAAA studios issuing layoff after layoff, the industry is filled with experienced talent he could utilize. Now would be an opportune time to announce the opening of a new studio with an ongoing project.
Whatever the company is for, there’s simply not enough information to say. Until new particulars regarding Shinji Mikami’s creation of Kamuy are shared, all there’s left to do is speculate. Details confirming the company’s purpose and other answers will need to be confirmed by theResident Evilcreator himself.
Resident Evil
Resident Evil is a long-running survival horror franchise developed by Capcom. Spread across numerous mainline and spin-off entries, the series is known for it’s third and first-person action horror, zombie-related monsters and references, and challenging puzzles.
