Bethesda Softworks announced on February 23, 2023, that Shinji Mikami would be leaving Tango Gameworks in the coming months. This marked the end of Mikami's tenure at the studio he founded, where he directed The Evil Within and oversaw the development of Ghostwire: Tokyo and Hi-Fi Rush.

ZeniMax Media, the parent company of Bethesda Softworks, announced on October 28, 2010, that Shinji Mikami had joined ZeniMax after they acquired Tango Gameworks. This acquisition marked a new chapter in Mikami's career, leading to the development of The Evil Within.