Summary
- The former Tango Gameworks CEO believes The Evil Within 3 is possible, giving fans hope for a future announcement and a return to the horror series.
- Mikami's recent Facebook post shows his openness to return to the franchise, but he did not confirm The Evil Within 3.
- Tango Gameworks may consult with Mikami and bring him back to develop the game, hinting at a potential collaboration for The Evil Within 3.
Fans now have a reason to be hopeful and optimistic about The Evil Within 3, since former Tango Gameworks CEO and The Evil Within executive producer Shinji Mikami believes a third entry is possible. Although Mikami is no longer an employee at Tango Gameworks, the prolific developer may be open to working with the studio again to greenlight The Evil Within 3.
The Evil Within is a survival horror series that takes some cues from Mikami's previous works from the Resident Evil series. Both The Evil Within and The Evil Within 2 went on to become cult classics, but Mikami decided to experiment with new ideas in other genres. In 2022, Mikami served as executive producer of Ghostwire Tokyo, lending his development expertise to help create an intriguing first-person action-adventure game set in Tokyo. After releasing the critically acclaimed Hi-Fi Rush game in 2023, Mikami announced his departure from Tango Gameworks.
The Evil Within Reddit community is hopeful for The Evil Within 3 after user Sophia_LaPapou captured a screenshot of Shinji Mikami's recent Facebook post, which stated that he's open to a return to the series. Specifically, Mikami says that he would like to return to Psycho Break, which is the Japanese name for The Evil Within franchise. It's worth noting that he did not confirm The Evil Within 3, since Mikami is no longer an employee of Tango Gameworks. Although he's unable to greenlight the third entry in the series, Tango Gameworks can consult and bring him back on to help develop the game. The possibility of Mikami returning to the series someday gives fans hope for a future announcement, and many are hyped about what The Evil Within 3 could bring to the horror genre.
Shinji Mikami Comments on a Return to The Evil Within Series
Some fans were skeptical of the Facebook post, but Sophia_LaPapou re-confirmed that it was from Shinji Mikami's official Facebook account. Others believe the success of Alan Wake 2 and Resident Evil 4 may have encouraged Mikami to make his statement since the horror genre is experiencing a resurgence.
Tango Gameworks is working on a completely different project, so The Evil Within fans shouldn't be too hopeful about an announcement for The Evil Within 3 anytime soon. The studio's recent releases should show that it's capable of releasing high-quality titles outside the horror genre, and Tango Gameworks may choose to continue chasing and brainstorming ideas for innovative new games. At the very least, Mikami's post is a sign that a working relationship between the producer and Tango Gameworks could help make The Evil Within 3 a reality someday.
The Evil Within
- Released
- October 14, 2014
WHERE TO PLAY
Developed by Shinji Mikami -- creator of the seminal Resident Evil series -- and the talented team at Tango Gameworks, The Evil Within embodies the meaning of pure survival horror. Highly-crafted environments, horrifying anxiety, and an intricate story are combined to create an immersive world that will bring you to the height of tension. With limited resources at your disposal, you’ll fight for survival and experience profound fear in this perfect blend of horror and action.
While investigating the scene of a gruesome mass murder, Detective Sebastian Castellanos and his partners encounter a mysterious and powerful force. After seeing the slaughter of fellow officers, Sebastian is ambushed and knocked unconscious. When he awakens, he finds himself in a deranged world where hideous creatures wander among the dead.
Facing unimaginable terror, and fighting for survival, Sebastian embarks on a frightening journey to unravel what’s behind this evil force.
- Developer(s)
- Tango Gameworks
- Publisher(s)
- Bethesda
- Platform(s)
- Xbox One, Xbox 360, PC, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4
- How Long To Beat
- 18 Hours
- Metascore
- 79
- Genre(s)
- Third-Person Shooter, Survival Horror
