Kojima Productions Celebrates 10 Years with Mascot; Hideo Posts Video

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Kojima Productions celebrated its 10th anniversary on December 16, revealing a new logo and updated mascot named Ludens.
The studio has been focusing on various projects such as OD, Physint, collaborations in film and television since its founding in 2015 by Hideo Kojima.
Kojima Productions core philosophy, Homo Ludens or Those Who Play, emphasizes innovation and the importance of play in imagination and creation.
The studio expressed gratitude to fans for their continued support and remains dedicated to pushing boundaries and exploring creative possibilities as it enters its second decade.

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Kojima Productions Marks Decade with Logo, Mascot Update and Innovative Philosophy Celebration

Today, December 16, marks the 10th anniversary of Kojima Productions. To commemorate the occasion, the studio has unveiled a new logo and an updated version of their mascot, Ludens, whose functionality has been “powered up.” Founded by Hideo Kojima on December 16, 2015, after his departure from Konami, Kojima Productions has since announced projects including OD and Physint, as well as collaborations in film and television. The studio’s core philosophy, embracing the concept of Homo Ludens (“Those Who Play”), underscores their commitment to innovation. On December 16, 2025, both the official Kojima Productions Twitter account (@Kojipro2015en) and Hideo Kojima’s personal account (@Hideokojima_en) shared a video featuring the team, with the message, “Thank you so much to everyone who continues to support us.” According to the official Kojima Productions website, the studio believes that play is not merely a pastime but “the primordial base of imagination and creation,” uniting people through shared experiences. They state, “To share our most valuable experiences, we create stories, invent tools, and refine the art of play.” As Kojima Productions embarks on its second decade, the studio remains dedicated to this spirit of innovation and creative exploration.

In Case You Missed It

In a spirit of celebration and reflection, we invite you to explore Bruno Pferd’s retrospective on Hideo Kojima’s journey thus far. Published just yesterday, “On its 10th anniversary, Hideo recalls founding Kojima Productions” takes us back to 2015 when the studio was born, with a vision that sees play as a fundamental aspect of human evolution On its 10th anniversary, Hideo recalls founding Kojima Productions. Meanwhile, gaming enthusiasts won’t want to miss Marcus Thompson’s recent article, “Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Breaks The Last of Us: Part 2’s Record at The Game Awards”, which delves into Sandfall Interactive’s record-breaking nine wins at the prestigious awards ceremony Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Breaks The Last of Us: Part 2’s Record at The Game Awards. And in exciting news from the One Piece universe, Bruno Pferd takes us on a deep dive into the latest update for One Piece Pirate Warriors 4, released just this past December 11th. Titled “One Piece Game Offers a Nice Gift to Certain Fans”, Bruno explores how Bandai Namco is keeping the hype alive during the anime’s break with new characters and outfits One Piece Game Offers a Nice Gift to Certain Fans.