Hideo Kojima, known for his innovative approach to video games, is in a new stage of his career with the creation of two titles: OD Knock and Physint. These works mark his transition towards cinematic direction, although there is still time before their release. Kojima has revealed that OD Knock, developed in collaboration with Xbox Game Studios, is a horror game whose trailer has generated expectations due to its apparent break from conventional horror. In an interview, Kojima emphasized that his goal is to create “something that has never been seen before,” although he has not provided precise details about […]
Hideo Kojima, known for his innovative approach to video games, is in a new stage of his career with the creation of two titles: OD Knock and Physint. These works mark his transition towards cinematic direction, although there is still time before their release. Kojima has revealed that OD Knock, developed in collaboration with Xbox Game Studios, is a horror game whose trailer has generated expectations for its apparent break from conventional horror. In an interview, Kojima emphasized that his goal is to create “something that has never been seen before,” although he has not provided precise details about the game.
Their return to terror and espionage
On the other hand, Physint is shaping up to be a spy game that takes traditional elements of the genre but aims to incorporate new mechanics that set it apart from other titles. Kojima anticipates that this project will delve into the fusion between film and video games, inviting filmmakers to participate not only in front of the camera but also in the development. In this sense, he has expressed his desire to explore themes that may resonate with the current reality.
Beyond video games, Kojima is expanding the Death Stranding universe with several audiovisual projects, including a live-action movie and an animated series for Disney+. These projects, in which his creative involvement is expected, could be released starting in 2027. Additionally, he has revealed that he has already written the concept for a third title of Death Stranding, leaving the possibility for other directors to develop it.
Kojima remains committed to the creation of video games, but his gaze is increasingly directed towards cinema, with the premise that the explosion of technology and transmedia narratives are the future of entertainment. As we approach the 2030s, it is likely that we will see a Kojima more involved in projects that transcend the medium of video games.
We are on the verge of the Tokyo Game Show, one of the major video game events of the year, which is why everyone is rushing to hold their small events and announcements around it. More and more Westerners, thanks to the relevance it has been gaining in recent years, but especially the Japanese, since it is their quintessential event. And who has not wanted to miss it for anything in the world is the illustrious Hideo Kojima. With a livestreaming, named Beyond the Strand, in which he has shown everything he has on hand right now, which includes […]
We are on the verge of the Tokyo Game Show, one of the major video game events of the year, which is why everyone is rushing to hold their small events and announcements around it. More and more Westerners, thanks to the relevance it has been gaining in recent years, but especially the Japanese, as it is their quintessential event. And who wouldn’t want to miss it for anything in the world is the illustrious Hideo Kojima.
With a livestream called Beyond the Strand, in which he has shown everything he is currently working on, including some truly unexpected things, Kojima wanted to show the world what we can expect from him after Death Stranding 2: On The Beach. And what we can expect are many video games, as well as some Kojima-made oddities.
The first announcement and probably the biggest of all has been the official reveal of the first trailer for OD, the horror video game being developed with Xbox Games Studios. Although it is just a teaser and no gameplay is shown, a specific tone of what it aims for can already be seen: a horror game in the style of P.T, with a style reminiscent of Stanley Kubrick, which seems unlikely to leave anyone indifferent.
Regarding the details, we have a few. It stars Udo Kier and Hunter Schafer and, we don’t know in what category or how, the project involves Jordan Peele, director of horror films like Get Out or Us. The most important detail, its release date, we do not know, unfortunately.
The second announcement, no less impactful, has been to show the first image of their upcoming game. In fact, its poster. Named Physint, it is a stealth and action game, we assume in the style of Metal Gear Solid, of which we still know very little.
What do we know? That there are at least three actors involved: Carlee Fraser, Ma Dong-seok, and Minami Hamabe. Beyond that, in the past, Kojima has stated that Physint will not be ready before 2030, so we will have to wait and see what he does with what seems to be the spiritual successor to Metal Gear Solid. But we better wait sitting down.
Movies, series, and how about their own alcohol brand?
In news related to Death Stranding, it has been mentioned that the film adaptation by A24 directed by Michael Sarnoski is progressing, but also that it will not be the only adaptation the franchise will have. Death Stranding will have an anime, titled Death Stranding: Mosquito, directed by Hiroshi Miyamoto and written by Aaron Guzikowski. Why is it called Mosquito? Because the protagonist of the series, who is not Sam Porter Bridges, is capable of absorbing something really important, but it is not blood. What is it? We don’t know, and since we also don’t know the release date of the series, we will have to wait to find out.
In another announcement without a date, but no less interesting, Kojima has announced that Kojima Productions will collaborate with Niantic Spatial to create an Augmented Reality game. Although they have not provided details about it, it will be a game from the creators of Pokémon Go aimed at helping us connect with the people and the environment around us, so it will be interesting to see how it turns out.
To finish, nothing better than the two most outrageous announcements for the end. Because for its tenth anniversary, Kojima Productions is going to release a special product for sale. A video game? No. A figure or an art book? Neither. Sake. Japanese alcohol. Named Zaku Ludens, it will be released in the future in collaboration with Shimizu Seizaburo Shoten and it seems doubtful that it will leave Japan. But doubtful is not impossible, just as it is impossible for the Hideo Kojima credit card to leave Japan, with which you can earn Kojima Points when making purchases with it, in collaboration with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group. And if you think we are kidding, no, seriously: Japan is like that.
Kojima is like that. We have to love him as he is. And that also means accepting that he will announce dates when all these things are ready to be released. So now we have many things to look forward to on the horizon from Kojima Productions. Even a sake, if that’s what you like.
