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KRAFTON's MIMESIS Triumphs at Japan Horror Game Awards 2026

In an exciting development for gaming enthusiasts, KRAFTON has announced that its subsidiary ReLU Games’ cooperative horror game, MIMESIS, has been awarded the Multiplayer Horror Award at the prestigious Japan Horror Game Awards 2026, produced in partnership with Hyakushitsu. This honor recognizes the exceptional horror experiences offered by the game, which has captivated a wide audience of horror fans.

About the Japan Horror Game Awards

The Japan Horror Game Awards aim to celebrate the remarkable expressions and creativity of horror games while sharing this passion with a diverse group of horror aficionados. Hosted at Tokyo Dome City, the awards are overseen by the horror game information brand Hyakushitsu (zenryoku hyakki yakou kansatsu shitsu). The selection process for the awardees reflects both public votes and input from creators and media professionals, ensuring a well-rounded choice of winners. This award includes nine categories, such as the Grand Prize, Horror Narrative & Direction Award, Horror Art & Visual Expression Award, Best Horror Creature Award, Psychological Horror Award, Survival Horror Award, and of course, the Multiplayer Horror Award.

MIMESIS and Its Multiplayer Horror Award

MIMESIS has emerged victoriously in the Multiplayer Horror category, recognized for its compelling execution of fear generated through multiplayer gameplay. The game integrates AI in a unique cooperative experience that deepens players' immersion.

Comments from ReLU Games

A representative from ReLU Games expressed immense gratitude for this recognition: “We are incredibly pleased that our endeavor to incorporate AI into the core of the gaming structure has been acknowledged for its significance in the genre. We would also like to thank the Japanese gaming community for their continued interest and support since the early release stage. Moving forward, we will strive to unearth new interesting experiences, backed by our technical and planning capabilities.”

Storyline and Gameplay of MIMESIS

In MIMESIS, players must confront monsters powered by AI, known as Mimesis, in a cooperative experience designed for four players. Set in a world where mysterious rain has transformed humans into beings capable of duplicating others' voices and actions, the game places players in a situation where trust is a luxury they can’t afford. The central gameplay revolves around maintaining the operation of a tram, which compels players to gather resources together. Yet, an underlying sense of dread looms, with the constant fear that one of their teammates might be a Mimesis.

Player Immersion and Experience

ReLU Games has refined the AI monsters within the early access version, incorporating feedback gained from two testing sessions and a demo. Players can expect a nuanced tension between cooperation and suspicion as they navigate the immersive gameplay.

MIMESIS released its early access version on October 27, 2025, on Steam and has already surpassed 2 million units sold worldwide.

Early Access Version Details

• - Title: MIMESIS
• - Release Date: October 27, 2025
• - Price: 1,200 JPY (tax included)
• - Player Count: 1 player (4 players maximum in cooperative mode)
• - Platforms: PC (Steam)
• - Steam Page: MIMESIS on Steam

About KRAFTON, Inc.

Founded in 2007, KRAFTON, Inc., headquartered in South Korea, is committed to crafting games that feature differentiated creativity and unique entertainment experiences. The company continuously seeks to discover potential game intellectual properties (IPs) and is actively involved in publishing worldwide. By embracing bold imagination and technology, KRAFTON strives to create unforgettable worlds for gamers around the globe.

With numerous creative studios under its umbrella, such as PUBG STUDIOS, Striking Distance Studios, and ReLU Games, KRAFTON is recognized for revolutionary gaming innovation and expansion into new platforms and services. The company has developed and published popular titles including PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS, PUBG MOBILE, MIMESIS, and more.

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