Resident Evil creator Shinji Mikami is set to be inducted into the Hall of Fame at the 30th Annual D.I.C.E. Awards ceremony on February 18, 2027. The Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences (AIAS) announced the honor, with Grasshopper Manufacture's Goichi Suda (SUDA51) slated to present the award to his close friend and collaborator.
Suda expressed his honor at being chosen to present, stating, “It was from Mikami-san that I learned how to approach game development, both as a director and as a designer. Of all the many Padawans Mikami-san has mentored, I’m truly honored that I was chosen to be his presenter for this induction into a kind of video game hall of fame.” He referred to Mikami as his "Obi-Wan Kenobi" and extended his congratulations.
Mikami's career, spanning over three decades, includes seminal titles such as Resident Evil, Devil May Cry, Dino Crisis, The Evil Within, Hi-Fi Rush, Vanquish, and Ghostwire: Tokyo. He currently serves as Creative Director and CEO of Unbound Inc., a studio acquired by Stellar Blade developer Shift Up earlier this year. Unbound Inc. is reportedly working on an unannounced video game.
Meggan Scavio, president of the AIAS, highlighted Mikami's impact, saying, “Shinji Mikami is a monumental and influential figure for both fans and developers alike. He has continually demonstrated his originality and creative vision that resonates and inspires the action game genre. We are honored to be able to celebrate Mikami-san’s achievements and induct him into our Hall of Fame during our 30th anniversary of the D.I.C.E. Awards.”
Mikami joins a distinguished list of past AIAS Hall of Fame recipients, including Evan Wells, Ted Price, Koji Kondo, Tim Schafer, Ed Boon, Connie Booth, Bonnie Ross, and Todd Howard.