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Hideo Kojima says in an IGN interview that Sony ended its PHYSINT involvement during a June Zoom call and gave no reason, and has not been in touch since; Kojima Productions then spent months seeking a new partner and landed with Xbox, while Bloomberg's report about production delays remains unverified and the game's platform fate is still undecided.
Xbox’s Tokyo Game Show 2026 broadcast delivered 17 reveals from Activision, Bethesda, Kojima Productions and more, including Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4's campaign trailer (Oct 23, 2026), Fallout 76's The Slasher update, new trailers/dates for Faraday Blues and Bloomwalker, Japan’s map for Crazy Taxi: World Tour, plus updates on OD – KNOCK and PHYSINT with Bill Skarsgård, ending with Hideo Kojima’s surprise appearance.
Hideo Kojima, speaking at Rome’s Il Cinema in Piazza festival, laments Sony’s plan to end PlayStation discs in 2028 and argues that cloud streaming could be an even bigger threat to game ownership because data would reside on remote servers rather than the user’s hardware. He contrasts physical media with streaming, noting that access could be cut off if licensing or political factors change, a concern he sees as part of a broader digital shift already affecting movies. Despite his Sony connections, Kojima remains independent and is involved with projects like OD and a PlayStation-exclusive titled Physint.
Asha Sharma, Xbox’s CEO, suggests Microsoft’s platform should stay open to more creators and hints that Xbox could become the home of the next Hideo Kojima, a comment framed by Kojima’s OD project and ongoing industry chatter about open platforms.
Hideo Kojima revealed OD, an Xbox-published horror game developed with Jordan Peele and built on Unreal Engine 5, aiming to push the boundaries of fear. He teases a secret gameplay system designed to let players continue even if the fear becomes overwhelming, though few details are shared. Entertainment Weekly hints at a deeply moving, single-player experience with more information to come.
Hideo Kojima describes his upcoming single-player horror game as 'something no one has ever seen before,' potentially coming to PS5 but published by Xbox Game Studios. He says it will be scarier than anything before, yet includes a system that lets players continue if it gets too frightening. Development is underway with no release date or confirmed platform, and publishers reportedly thought the concept sounded crazy.
A Washington Post column visits Hotel Chelsea for an art installation pairing Hideo Kojima and Nicolas Winding Refn that channels the landmark’s past grime and glamour, conjuring ghosts of its storied history while bridging film and game culture.
Kojima Productions’ Physint, a PlayStation collaboration returning to action-espionage, is advancing with new casting under the internal codename “Shimmer.” Casting details hint at multiple bus passengers and a German-accented villain similar to a Mads Mikkelsen vibe, with shooting planned for June. The project is targeting a 2030–2031 window, likely for PS6, while Kojima also pursues the horror project OD with Xbox.
Hideo Kojima's upcoming Xbox game, OD, is revealed through a new teaser trailer showcasing its horror elements, innovative visuals powered by Unreal Engine, and a collaboration with Microsoft. The game is described as a unique blend of game and movie, with development progressing well, though a release date remains unannounced. Jordan Peele is involved in part of the project, which is subtitled OD Knock, hinting at multiple components of the experience.
Kojima Productions revealed new details and concept art for their upcoming stealth action game, Physint, during their 10th Anniversary livestream, confirming involvement of notable actors and Sony's close collaboration, with the game still in early development stages and aiming to blend film and video game experiences.
Kojima Productions and Xbox have teamed up to showcase a new teaser for their mysterious project OD, described as a blend of game, movie, and new media, running on Unreal Engine 5. The game, titled OD: Knock, aims to evoke fear with its theme of a frightening 'knock' sound, and features motion capture and involvement from notable figures like Jordan Peele. The project was revealed during Kojima's 10th anniversary livestream, emphasizing its innovative and boundary-pushing nature.
Konami has released a remake of Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater, marking the return of the iconic series years after Hideo Kojima's departure from Konami in 2015. The remake aims to honor the original's cinematic storytelling and gameplay, capitalizing on the current trend of remaking classic games for modern audiences. Despite Kojima's exit, fans and new players are responding positively to the faithful recreation, though Kojima himself has shown no interest in playing the new version.
David Hayter, the original voice of Snake in Metal Gear Solid, considers his role the most significant of his career and is open to reprising it for future projects, praising the game's enduring legacy and the remake's quality.
The IGN review of Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater praises its faithful recreation of the classic 2004 game with modern graphics and gameplay updates, highlighting its nostalgic value, refined stealth mechanics, and compelling story, while noting some limitations in scope and boss fight variety. Overall, it celebrates the game's enduring charm and the successful balance between fidelity and modern enhancements.
Hideo Kojima is pleased with the critical reception of Death Stranding 2, which received a perfect 90 on Metacritic, despite his initial efforts to make the game more divisive. The game was celebrated at its London world tour, where Kojima expressed his happiness with the scores, highlighting a shift from his earlier desire to create controversy and challenge expectations.