Father of Evil Within Makes Important Decision About His Future [UPDATE]
Shinji Mikami, founder and CEO of Tango Gameworks, is leaving the studio after 12 years. What does this mean for the anticipated sequel to The Evil Within?
The news of Shinji Mikami's departure has been officially confirmed on Twitter by Bethesda.
As reported by TrueAchievements, Bethesda's senior vice president Todd Vaughn was said to have sent a message to ZeniMax Media employees announcing that Shinji Mikami will leave Tango Gameworks, the studio he founded, after 12 years.
"I am writing today to announce that studio head Shinji Mikami will be leaving Tango Gameworks in the coming months. Mikami-san was a creative leader and supportive mentor to young developers at Tango for 12 years, working during that time on The Evil Within series, Ghostwire: Tokyo and of course Hi-Fi Rush," reads the content of the message.
Recall that Shinji Mikami is one of the most respected developers in the video game industry. During his 33-year career, he had the chance to work on games from, among others, the Resident Evil or Devil May Cry series.
Recently, those playing Hi-Fi Rush discovered a certain easter egg, which many believe heralds the return of The Evil Within. Will Mikami's departure affect possible work on the third installment of the well-received survival horror game (assuming the speculations are correct)? We will find out in the coming months.
At the time of writing this news, we do not know what direction Mikami will take after leaving his current job. However, given his vast experience, he will certainly not complain about a lack of offers. Or maybe he will set up another new studio?
