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Earlier this week, it was revealed that legendary game designer Shinji Mikami would be leaving Microsoft and Bethesda’s Japanese studio Tango Gameworks. Mikami’s team recently completed work on the Shadow Drop Game Pass launch, Hi-Fi RUSH.
Now, after official confirmation from Bethesda, Mikami has taken over social media. thank everyone for their support. He also called on tango fans to continue supporting the studio and believes it is in the capable hands of the younger generation. Here’s a rough translation, courtesy of Google:
@shinji_mikami: Thank you to everyone who has supported Tango so far. I’m leaving Tango, but the young people have grown up well. Please continue to support Tango Games in the future.”
“…Honestly, it’s nice to hear everyone say thank you. Thank you all”.
pic.twitter.com/yP6WaSxOun—Bethesda (@bethesda) February 23, 2023
Before founding Tango to work on series like Evil Within and Ghostwire: TokyoMikami had a long career at Capcom, helping create series like Resident Evil and dinosaur crisis. He is leaving Tango Gameworks in the coming months after 12 years with the company.
Xbox boss Phil Spencer also thanked Mikami for his contribution, mentioning that he looked forward to their “continuing friendship” beyond Tango.
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