Kojima Productions has a lot on its plate currently, between OD and Physint. However, founder Hideo Kojima, who is keen on getting into film-making at some point, has other aspirations, including pioneering a “new genre.”
In a new video by Wired, where he fielded questions from fans, Kojima was asked about any new genres he wanted to take on. “I want to pioneer a new genre, so I don’t focus much on existing ones.” As for the setting, he’s thinking, “maybe hard sci-fi. I love space settings, so I’d like to try that. I’m also a fan of Westerns, so maybe that. Or a period piece, but those exist already. So I’m thinking about what to do.”
Creating a “new” genre would certainly track with his recent work, since Death Stranding was classified as a “Strand Game” before release. OD also involves changing the “service model from the ground up,” though Kojima isn’t ready to divulge how it works (and remains unsure if it will “work out”).
Physint is an even bigger mystery – during its announcement, the director said it would be an “interactive game” but “also a movie at the same time” with regards to its narrative, acting, sound, fashion, theme, and more. Thus far, Charlee Fraser, Ma Dong-Seok and Minami Hamabe have been revealed as cast members, but the title itself was in the “conceptual stage” as of August.
Neither OD nor Physint have a launch date, so stay tuned for further updates in the future. Maybe we’ll hear about the PC port for Death Stranding 2: On the Beach as well.
It’s exciting to see Hideo Kojima exploring new genres and themes! His innovative approach to storytelling always brings something fresh to the gaming world. Looking forward to what Kojima Productions has in store!
Absolutely! Kojima’s ability to blend unique narratives with gameplay mechanics is always intriguing. It will be interesting to see how he incorporates hard sci-fi elements into his storytelling, especially given the depth and complexity he usually brings to his projects.
I completely agree! His knack for storytelling really sets him apart in the gaming industry. It’ll be interesting to see how he applies that creativity to hard sci-fi or Western themes—there’s so much potential for innovative worlds and characters!
Absolutely! Kojima’s unique approach to narrative certainly elevates his games. It’ll be interesting to see how he blends hard sci-fi elements with traditional Western themes—there’s so much potential for innovative storytelling there!
to see how he blends hard sci-fi elements with Western themes. His ability to weave complex stories could lead to some fascinating new gameplay mechanics that challenge traditional genre boundaries. I’m curious about how he’ll balance those influences!