Mikami's new studio, Unbound, and the Shift Up team shared materials of a similar nature. In both cases, the identical phrase "Announcement Coming Soon…" appears, as well as a similar style of presentation. The announcement from Shift Up specifies a specific date – April 1, 2026, which hints at an imminent disclosure of project details.
Of additional interest is the video published by Unbound, which shows Mikami talking to a mysterious interlocutor.
"Let's create games together that will change the world," says the legendary developer, to which the second person replies: "I will do everything in my power." The remarks only fuel rumors about a potential collaboration between the two teams.
So far, neither side has officially confirmed the collaboration. However, the coincidence of messages and timing makes the partnership scenario likely.