If recent reports are to be believed, Hideo Kojima’s mystery Xbox project may finally see the light of day in 2023. For those who don’t know, Hideo Kojima is a renowned Japanese video game designer, director, producer, writer, and founder ofKojima Productions. He is bestknown for his work on theMetal Gear Solidfranchise, widely considered one of the greatest video game series of all time. Kojima’s games are characterized by deep and complex stories, innovative gameplay mechanics, and stunning visuals.
During The Game Awards, Hideo Kojima gave fans a sneak peek of the upcomingDeath Stranding 2; however, no details were revealed about the project that was signed betweenXbox and Kojima Production earlier this year. Back in June 2022, when confirming the project, Kojima stated that the game is something he’s waited a very long time for and that it would be something fans had never seen before, adding even more hype and anticipation for the game.
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On December 16, a video of Hideo Kojima was published on the official YouTube channel ofKojima Productions. In the video, Kojima thanked fans for their support over the last seven years as the studio turned seven today. Kojima went on to say thatDeath Stranding 2is not the only game they are working on; they are also developing a new game and a few visual projects. He said that he hopes to reveal more information about the new game in 2023.
It’s unlikely that the new game will be released soon, given that the company isentirely focused onDeath Stranding 2. Apart from the trailer release at Game Awards 2022, Hideo Kojima spoke briefly about what theDeath Strandingsequel will entail. He didn’t give too much away, but he did hint that the story will be less about an isolated society than the first game was.
Kojima is also a master of marketing, and his games often generate a great deal of hype prior to their release.People are searching for Hideo Kojima online at an unprecedented ratesince theDeath Stranding 2reveal at The Game Awards. Google Search Data reveals that searches for Kojima increased by 3866.68% following the announcement ofDeath Stranding 2. This is a clear indication that Kojima is one of the most popular game developers out there right now, and with good reason.
