Former Ghostwire: Tokyo director Ikumi Nakamura reveals her new studio

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Those who have kept up with the news surrounding the upcoming action-horror game Ghostwire: Tokyo have probably heard the name Ikumi Nakamura at least a few times. Nakamura has had quite an extensive history within the industry, as she worked on games like Okami, Bayonetta, and The Evil Within duology. Most recently, she served as the creative director for Ghostwire: Tokyo, a position that made her more widely known in the gaming sphere. Unfortunately, midway through development, Nakamura left Tango Gameworks due to stress-induced health problems. But now, the former Ghostwire: Tokyo director has bounced back, as Ikumi Nakamura recently announced the formation of a new studio called Unseen.

In an interview with IGN, Nakamura stated that her new studio will have a multicultural focus and will develop games that incorporate her love of “mystery, horror, sci-fi, and the supernatural.” Her staff will consist of employees from all around the world, as she believes this presents an opportunity for all kinds of new ideas to flourish.

Nakamura confirmed that Unseen has its first project in development, although she refrained from sharing specific details on this new game. She did, however, express that she wants her game to feature “characters that reflect real-life personalities and minorities” as well as “an open-minded setting that represents multiple cultures.” Additionally, she suggested that the game will center around her aforementioned favorite genres, as she considers them “fascinating” and has plenty of experience with them.

Notably, Nakamura does not want to constrain herself to just developing games like she always has. She aims to branch out and involve her studio with all kinds of different mediums, and she