Following the news of Microsoft’s decision to shutter Tango Gameworks, the studio behind titles like Hi-Fi Rush and The Evil Within, fans eagerly awaited a response from its founder, renowned Resident Evil director Shinji Mikami.

Mikami eventually weighed in on the studio’s closure with a succinct yet poignant statement. “Tango closed,” he shared on X/Twitter today. “Sad.”

Tango closed. Sad.

— 三上　真司 (@shinji_mikami) May 7, 2024

Having founded Tango Gameworks in 2010, Mikami oversaw the creation of acclaimed titles such as The Evil Within series and Ghostwire: Tokyo. Despite this legacy, Mikami departed from Tango Gameworks in early 2023, signaling a new chapter with the establishment of his own studio, KAMUY.

Reflecting on his departure from Tango in a recent interview with Byking, Mikami revealed his desire to step down nearly eight years prior, emphasizing his intention to create space for emerging talent and pursue smaller, more innovative projects.

The closure of Tango Gameworks comes as part of a broader series of cuts by Microsoft, which also includes the shuttering of Arkane Austin (developer of Redfall) and Alpha Dog Games (creator of Mighty Doom). Additionally, Roundhouse Studios will be integrated into ZeniMax Online Studios.

The fallout from these decisions extends to the cancellation of ongoing projects, including the cessation of Redfall’s development despite Arkane Austin’s active involvement in a significant update for the game.

As the gaming industry grapples with the aftermath of these closures, Mikami’s brief yet heartfelt reaction serves as a poignant reminder of the human impact behind studio shutdowns.

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