Throughout his current radio present, Hideo Kojima has mentioned that, as soon as improvement on Demise Stranding 2: On the Seashore is full, Kojima Productions as a studio will enter a part. Translated by X person Genki_JPN, Kojima mentioned that, as soon as full improvement on OD and Physint have been began, Kojima Productions will enter “part 2”.
Whereas what Kojima means when he refers to getting into “part 2” isn’t but clear, he additionally mentioned that he’s not sure about his personal future after work on Physint has been accomplished. In response to Genki_JPN, Kojima mentioned that he may make one other sport, and even get into making motion pictures. Kojima additionally apparently intends to create anime throughout the studio’s “part 2”.
Additional describing what “part 1” of Kojima Productions was, Kojima clarified that it was a interval for the studio to create new IP which might then get expanded on, and in the end get a multiplatform launch. Kojima additionally mentioned that, since Kojima Productions remains to be an impartial studio, he should make contacts to determine what the studio’s subsequent venture might be.
Physint was introduced all the best way again in February 2024. The title is slated to be a brand new stealth sport helmed by Hideo Kojima and developed by Kojima Productions. Kojima has described the title as a “next-generation motion espionage sport.” He additionally revealed that full improvement on the sport will begin solely after the discharge of Demise Stranding 2: On the Seashore.
“Preparations are underway, however manufacturing will start in earnest at Kojima Productions after Demise Stranding 2,” Kojima mentioned again in February. “We’ve in depth expertise with Sony, having grown the espionage style collectively for nearly 30 years. Additionally, Sony not solely does video games, but additionally music and flicks. It should undoubtedly be a powerful collaboration.”
“Two years from now, I’ll have a good time the fortieth anniversary of my sport manufacturing profession. I’m assured that this title would be the end result of my work.”
Whereas working with Sony on Physint, Kojima can be working with Microsoft on a horror title dubbed OD. Introduced again in December 2023, OD might be unique to Xbox, and was introduced with a trailer throughout The Recreation Awards 2023. Whereas not too many particulars have been revealed to date, we do know that OD is being developed utilizing Unreal Engine 5, and that it’ll make use of Microsoft’s cloud know-how.
In true Kojima trend, OD may also characteristic real-world actors taking up the roles of in-game cahracters, together with Sophia Lillis, Hunter Schafer, and Udo Kier.
Whereas improvement on Demise Stranding 2: On the Seashore has been progressing, again in January, Kojima additionally talked about the hiccups going through the event of OD and Physint owing to the SAG-AFTRA strike on the time. He expressed hopes to renew improvement on each titles this yr, nonetheless.
Within the meantime, Demise Stranding 2: On the Seashore might be coming to might be coming to PS5 on June 26. Take a look at particulars that Kojima has revealed in regards to the Japanese bokka couriers that impressed the gameplay of Demise Stranding making an look within the sequel.
