Kojima is locking himself in the studio this year to build his next two games. The legendary developer confirmed his focus for 2026 is squarely on development of the horror title OD and early production for the espionage game PHYSINT, following the release of Death Stranding 2. In a New Year's message, he stated this year marks a transition into the studio's "Third Phase," a period dedicated to laying foundations through casting, scanning, and motion capture work instead of global travel.
Alongside the video game projects, Kojima Productions is actively pushing forward with film and television adaptations of the Death Stranding universe. The studio has a live-action movie and separate animated projects, both a film and a series, in the pipeline. Kojima also teased several unspecified events planned for the year, promising more details once they are finalized.
The year holds personal significance for Hideo Kojima, marking four full decades since he began his career in the game industry back in 1986. While he made it clear not to expect a new game release within the next twelve months, the update outlines a busy year of foundational work across multiple mediums, setting the stage for the studio's future output.
Alongside the video game projects, Kojima Productions is actively pushing forward with film and television adaptations of the Death Stranding universe. The studio has a live-action movie and separate animated projects, both a film and a series, in the pipeline. Kojima also teased several unspecified events planned for the year, promising more details once they are finalized.
The year holds personal significance for Hideo Kojima, marking four full decades since he began his career in the game industry back in 1986. While he made it clear not to expect a new game release within the next twelve months, the update outlines a busy year of foundational work across multiple mediums, setting the stage for the studio's future output.
