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Hideo Kojima says AI could create art in the future, but he’s not interested in using it now or in his lifetime, viewing AI as a tool to boost efficiency rather than replace human creativity. The stance arrives amid coverage of an AI-generated promo tied to Death Stranding 2 and references to his broader comments on AI’s role in art.
Hideo Kojima and Nicolas Winding Refn teamed up with Prada to produce an AI-assisted teaser promoting Prada mode in New York; revealed at Cannes, the six-minute concept follows the duo through space and a crash on a hostile planet, with a shorter online teaser; described as an artistic experiment exploring new creative possibilities through AI technology and met with mixed online reactions.
An email from 2018 surfaced in the Musk v. Altman trial shows Gabe Newell offering to introduce Hideo Kojima to Elon Musk for a SpaceX tour, highlighting Kojima’s interest in AI and space; Musk replied it would be great to meet Kojima and see the rocket factory, but it isn’t clear if the tour happened. Kojima has long wished to go to space, and the piece also notes Musk’s historical OpenAI involvement and a reference to neuromodulation work.
Valve founder Gabe Newell emailed Elon Musk in 2018 asking for Hideo Kojima to get a SpaceX tour; Musk invited Kojima to visit the rocket factory, and the emails also touched on AI and OpenAI amid the OpenAI/Altman litigation.
Public court records from the Musk v. Altman lawsuit show Valve founder Gabe Newell saying he’d introduce Hideo Kojima to people at OpenAI and to Elon Musk, in a bid to arrange a SpaceX tour for Kojima; Musk agreed to send Kojima’s email and welcomed the idea of a SpaceX visit, highlighting Kojima’s space ambitions and early ties to OpenAI.
ASUS has unveiled a special Hideo Kojima-themed version of the ROG Flow Z13 gaming tablet at CES 2026, featuring unique design elements inspired by Kojima's Death Stranding and Metal Gear franchises, along with matching accessories. The device retains its powerful specs, including a 13.4-inch touchscreen and up to 128GB RAM, but the pricing and availability are yet to be announced.
Hideo Kojima credits Super Mario Bros. as the primary inspiration for his career in game development, highlighting its simplicity and potential to surpass movies as a storytelling medium, despite not being able to play it now.
Hideo Kojima credits Super Mario Bros. as the game that inspired him to enter the industry, believing it demonstrated the potential for video games to surpass movies, after playing it extensively in college.
Hideo Kojima reflects on Metal Gear Solid 2, clarifying it was intended as a warning about digital society and information control, not AI, and notes that the future it depicted has become more real than he hoped, highlighting concerns about digital culture and connectivity.
Hideo Kojima emphasizes that AI is here to stay and compares its integration into society to smartphones, suggesting it will bring significant changes, including improved communication for those with social anxiety, while also urging caution in its use. The article discusses broader concerns about AI's impact on jobs and the environment, contrasting Kojima's optimistic view with other industry voices.
Hideo Kojima announced an animated series titled 'Death Stranding Isolations' set to premiere on Disney+ in 2027, expanding the franchise into anime with new characters and a separate story from the games, utilizing traditional 2D animation.
Disney+ announced an anime series titled 'Death Stranding Isolations,' created by Hideo Kojima, set in the same universe as his popular game, and directed by Takayuki Sano, featuring themes of isolation and hope amid a post-apocalyptic world.
Hideo Kojima praises Vince Gilligan's new sci-fi series Pluribus on Apple TV Plus, calling it 'absolutely incredible' and speculating it may be a satire of modern social issues, drawing comparisons to Invasion of the Body Snatchers.
Hideo Kojima humorously expressed his desire to be the first director to scan a real-life ghost into a video game, aiming to win an award for this feat, as part of his upcoming horror project and ongoing innovative pursuits.
The article discusses the upcoming PlayStation 6, showcasing its impressive visuals and revealing Kojima Productions' new game Physint, which is expected to skip PS5 and release around 2030, potentially making it the first game to run on PS6 hardware.