Throughout his latest radio present, Hideo Kojima has stated that, as soon as improvement on Dying Stranding 2: On the Seashore is full, Kojima Productions as a studio will enter a section. Translated by X person Genki_JPN, Kojima stated that, as soon as full improvement on OD and Physint have been began, Kojima Productions will enter “section 2”.
Whereas what Kojima means when he refers to coming into “section 2” isn’t but clear, he additionally stated that he’s not sure about his personal future after work on Physint has been accomplished. In response to Genki_JPN, Kojima stated that he may make one other recreation, and even get into making films. Kojima additionally apparently intends to create anime throughout the studio’s “section 2”.
Additional describing what “section 1” of Kojima Productions was, Kojima clarified that it was a interval for the studio to create new IP which may then get expanded on, and in the end get a multiplatform launch. Kojima additionally stated that, since Kojima Productions continues to be an impartial studio, he should make contacts to determine what the studio’s subsequent challenge might be.
Physint was introduced all the best way again in February 2024. The title is slated to be a brand new stealth recreation helmed by Hideo Kojima and developed by Kojima Productions. Kojima has described the title as a “next-generation motion espionage recreation.” He additionally revealed that full improvement on the sport will begin solely after the discharge of Dying Stranding 2: On the Seashore.
“Preparations are underway, however manufacturing will start in earnest at Kojima Productions after Dying Stranding 2,” Kojima stated again in February. “We now have intensive expertise with Sony, having grown the espionage style collectively for nearly 30 years. Additionally, Sony not solely does video games, but in addition music and films. It is going to positively be a powerful collaboration.”
“Two years from now, I’ll have fun the fortieth anniversary of my recreation manufacturing profession. I’m assured that this title would be the end result of my work.”
Whereas working with Sony on Physint, Kojima can also 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 Sport Awards 2023. Whereas not too many particulars have been revealed to this point, 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 style, OD may even function real-world actors taking over the roles of in-game cahracters, together with Sophia Lillis, Hunter Schafer, and Udo Kier.
Whereas improvement on Dying Stranding 2: On the Seashore has been progressing, again in January, Kojima additionally talked about the hiccups dealing with 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, nevertheless.
Within the meantime, Dying Stranding 2: On the Seashore might be coming to might be coming to PS5 on June 26. Try particulars that Kojima has revealed concerning the Japanese bokka couriers that impressed the gameplay of Dying Stranding making an look within the sequel.
