Hideo Kojima has stated he would “like to stay targeted on creating video games,” because the Metallic Gear and Dying Stranding director celebrates his 63rd birthday.
In a submit on social media, Kojima mirrored on his time engaged on video games, writing, “I turned 63. As I become old, the issues I ‘should do’ and the issues I ‘wish to do’ proceed to extend.
“On the similar time, the time I ‘should do them’ continues to lower. I always must reassess how I take advantage of my time and the way I dwell my life. That stated, when you’ve taken one thing on, you may’t merely put it down and stroll away.”
Kojima additionally famous that his 63rd birthday marks his fortieth yr working within the online game trade, and 10 years since Kojima Productions was based. Earlier than Kojima Productions, Hideo Kojima made his title helming the Metallic Gear Strong sequence.
Nonetheless, it was his work on Death Stranding and connections with well-known Hollywood faces that catapulted Kojima to prominence within the final decade. In that point, many have recommended that the director might look to maneuver away from video games and work on different initiatives.
“Whereas I proceed to obtain numerous alternatives and presents, I wish to stay targeted on creating video games,” Kojima stated.
Kojima’s subsequent recreation is the mysterious horror title OD, which Microsoft Recreation Studios is publishing. Last shown at a Kojima Productions event last September, OD is described as a very new gaming expertise. Kojima is collaborating with film director Jordan Peele on OD, which stars Hunter Schafer, Udo Kier, and Sophia Lillis.
Following that, Kojima plans to launch Physint, which is able to see Kojima return to his stealth roots. Kojima Productions and Sony Interactive Entertainment first introduced Physint, which is described as a “brand-new, unique IP” and a “next-generation motion espionage recreation”, in 2024.
This was followed by a key art and small casting reveal last year, which confirmed that actors Charlee Fraser, Don Lee, and Minami Hamabe will star within the recreation.