Hideo Kojima's eagerly anticipated project, Physint, described as a spiritual successor to the Metal Gear series, is still several years away from completion. In a recent interview with Le Film Francais, Kojima revealed that fans might have to wait "another five or six years" before they can get their hands on this new "action espionage" game. This timeline comes as Kojima continues to navigate his career post his high-profile departure from Konami in 2015.
Kojima has been inundated with offers to develop games at his independent studio since leaving Konami. He mentioned to Le Film Francais, as translated by ResetEra member Red Kong XIX, that alongside Death Stranding 2, Physint is currently in development and will take significant time to complete. Despite his busy schedule, Kojima expressed a long-held desire to direct a movie, suggesting that he might turn his attention to filmmaking once Physint is finished. "I grew up with cinema. Directing would be, in a way, a tribute to it. Also, I'm getting older, and I'd prefer to do it while I'm still young!" he remarked.
Physint was first announced by PlayStation Studios boss Herman Hulst in January 2024. Initially, there was some confusion about whether it would be a game or a movie, but Kojima later clarified on X/Twitter that while it would feature elements like a movie's "look, story, theme, cast, acting, fashion, sound, etc…," it would be categorized as "Digital Entertainment."
In addition to Physint, Kojima Productions is juggling multiple projects, including Death Stranding 2 and OD, a new IP developed in collaboration with Xbox Game Studios, featuring actress Hunter Schafer and filmmaker Jordan Peele. Kojima is also involved in A24's film adaptation of the original Death Stranding.
Death Stranding 2: On The Beach is slated for release on June 26. The franchise's star, actor Norman Reedus, recently hinted to IGN that he would reprise his role in the upcoming film adaptation, stating, "of course" he would play himself.
Kojima's creative process continues to fascinate, as he recently shared a range of discarded game ideas, including a 'Forgetting Game' where the protagonist's memory and abilities diminish if the player takes too long a break. In a poignant move, Kojima revealed that he left a USB stick filled with game ideas for his staff to use after his passing, ensuring his legacy continues to inspire future projects.
