'MIMESIS' Wins Excellence Award in Game Design at CEDEC AWARD 2026!
KRAFTON JAPAN announced that 'MIMESIS', an AI-driven co-op horror game developed by ReLU Games, won the Excellence Award in the Game Design category at CEDEC AWARD 2026 and was nominated for the Grand Prize.
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KRAFTON JAPAN announced that ReLU Games' 'MIMESIS' won the Excellence Award in the Game Design category at CEDEC AWARD 2026 and is a Grand Prize finalist. CEDEC is Japan's largest game developer conference. 'MIMESIS' was highly praised for placing an AI that mimics player actions and conversations at the core of the experience. The committee commended how it combines AI with a voice chat-based co-op game to create fear and laughter. In the game, the AI NPC 'Mimesis' imitates players' voices and actions, blending in as a teammate and causing players to constantly doubt if their friends are real humans. This creates extreme tension and unexpected twists. Unlike traditional horror games with pre-programmed enemies, this AI learns from real-time voice chat and behaviors, deciding autonomously when and how to approach players. The game started as a prototype by four developers in October 2024 and reached early access in about a year. It sold 1 million copies globally within 50 days of launch, making it KRAFTON's second 2025 title to reach this milestone on Steam after 'inZOI'. ReLU Games CEO Kim Min-jung expressed gratitude for the global response and Japanese support.
FAQ
What kind of game is MIMESIS?
It is a 4-player co-op horror game using AI technology, where AI-driven NPCs mimic players' movements and voices in real time.
In which category did MIMESIS win at the CEDEC AWARD 2026?
It won the Excellence Award in the Game Design category.
When was the early access version of MIMESIS released?
It was released on October 27, 2025.
What is the price of MIMESIS?
It is 1,200 yen (tax included).
How long did it take to reach 1 million copies sold?
It surpassed 1 million copies sold worldwide within 50 days of its release.