Kojima Productions’ Next Big Play
When it comes to independent studios capable of landing massive deals while maintaining a high-profile presence, few rival Kojima Productions. Led by the creative — and often unpredictable — mind of Hideo Kojima, the studio has continued to secure significant partnerships since parting ways with Konami.
Among Kojima’s ongoing projects, one title in particular has stirred curiosity: Physint, a stealth-focused game being developed in collaboration with Sony Interactive Entertainment.
Balancing Death Stranding 2 and Physint
In a recent interview with IndieWire, Kojima discussed his two main projects after the release of Death Stranding 2:
- OD, with Microsoft
- Physint, with Sony
Although Death Stranding 2 is already available, Kojima says his work on the title is ongoing. He remains actively involved in monitoring player feedback, collecting gameplay data, and implementing necessary fixes. His schedule is also packed with interviews and promotional events, which he admits make it feel as though he hasn’t fully moved on from the project.
Physint Still in Early Concept Stage
The good news for fans eager to hear about Kojima’s next stealth game is that Physint has officially entered early development. The caveat? Kojima revealed that the project is still in its conceptual phase, and he is currently the only person at Kojima Productions actively working on it. No other staff members have been assigned.
This slow start isn’t unusual for Kojima, who is known for meticulous planning and world-building before entering full-scale production. Fans can expect a long wait before any real gameplay footage emerges.
Release Timeline Could Be Years Away
Kojima previously estimated that Physint could take five to six years to complete. Given that the game is still entirely in his hands and has yet to move beyond initial concept work, that timeline now feels even more likely.
For now, stealth game fans will need patience as Kojima juggles his current commitments while carefully shaping what he promises will be an ambitious, genre-defining experience.
