Hideo Kojima is as busy as ever! A new action spy game from the famous creator of Metal Gear Solid is in development and announced on his State of Play stream today.
Not many details have been revealed, but during the show, Kojima said that the project is a new intellectual property, and that it is both a game and a movie. “Of course, this is an interactive game, but it’s also a movie,” Kojima said.
Production is set to begin “in earnest” at Kojima Productions in partnership with Sony after Death Stranding 2, so a release on PlayStation 5 is expected. Speaking at State of Play, Kojima said he was “confident” that the new game “will be the culmination.” Please feel the charm of my work,” adding, “We want to transcend the barrier between movies and video games.”
After telling the camera, “Stay tuned,” Kojima and PlayStation Studios boss Hermen Hulst left the set, the camera was pulled away from the building, and the word “Physint” was written underneath. An old Columbia Pictures sign appeared.
It turns out that Physint is the working title for this project.in TweetAccording to Kojima, this will be Kojima Productions’ third new original IP since its founding. Mr. Kojima said, “This is a completely new next-generation ‘espionage action.’ “Produced using cutting-edge technology and the best talent from around the world, from both film and video games. Of course, this is an interactive ‘game’, but the look, story, theme, cast, and acting… , fashion, sound… everything can be called a “movie” and is next-level “digital entertainment”.
Kojima Productions’ Twitter/X account also commented that Physint “will have realistic graphics,” and with the full support of SIE, this new action spy game will use cutting-edge technology and a great cast. , offering you an experience like never before. It says “Other”. Tweet. “It blurs the line between movies and games, offering a new take on lifelike graphics and interactive entertainment.”
Kojima is well-versed in the espionage and stealth genres, as many people know him for creating the Metal Gear series, which is credited with laying the foundations for the stealth genre of video games.
This is one of the few projects Kojima and his studio are working on. Additional projects include Death Stranding 2 and his OD. The latter is a new IP in collaboration with Xbox Game Studios, with actress Hunter Schaefer and filmmaker Jordan Peele joining the project. Director Kojima is also involved in A24’s original Death Stranding film adaptation, but no additional information has been disclosed.
Kojima’s new game was revealed in a stream that also featured details about Rise of the Ronin, Stellar Blade, and even Kojima’s own Death Stranding 2. Everything announced at today’s State of Play can be found here.
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