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Hideo Kojima is working on two new projects: OD with Microsoft Gaming and Physint with PlayStation Studios, marking his return to the espionage genre since 2015.
Casting and performance capture for Physint, a PlayStation 5 exclusive action-espionage game, will begin in 2026.
An animated version of Death Stranding called Death Stranding: Isolations is set to release in 2027.
Kojima plans to spend much of 2026 in Tokyo and will also continue work on the live-action Death Stranding film, other animation projects, and preparing new announcements for later release, as he celebrates his 40th anniversary in the gaming industry.

Title: Kojima’s Future Unveiled in 2026: Two New Projects and Return to Espionage Genre

In a New Year’s message in 2026, Hideo Kojima discussed the status of his next two projects: OD from Microsoft Gaming and Physint from PlayStation Studios. According to Kojima, 2026 marks the beginning of Kojima Productions’ second phase, which will eventually lead into its third. To build a solid foundation for the studio’s future, he plans to spend the year primarily in Tokyo, limiting travel. In 2026, casting and performance capture will begin for Physint, Kojima’s PlayStation 5 exclusive action-espionage game, marking his return to the espionage genre for the first time since 2015. Kojima also announced an animated version of Death Stranding called Death Stranding: Isolations, which is set to release in 2027. According to Kojima, advancing his two main projects remains a priority: “We will continue developing the horror game OD and move forward with preparations for the action and espionage game Physint, which includes selecting actors, digitalizing, and recording performance captures.” Kojima added that in 2026, he will also continue work on the live-action Death Stranding film, advance other animation projects, and prepare new announcements for later release.

Kojima Celebrates 40 Years in Gaming Industry with Fan Appreciation Projects

(The following section about adding funds to a PlayStation Network wallet in different currencies has been removed because it appears to be unrelated to the rest of the post.) This year is also special for Kojima, as it marks his 40th anniversary in the industry, inspiring him to thank his fans.

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In our exploration of the influences shaping gaming’s legendary figures, we’ve uncovered Hideo Kojima’s heartfelt tribute to Stranger Things. In “Stranger Things Will Remain Special, Says Hideo Kojima,” published on January 3rd by Sophie Laurent, Kojima shares how Netflix’s iconic series provided emotional support and inspiration during his transition from Konami in 2016. Discover the touching parallels he draws between his own struggles and those of Eleven and her friends here: Stranger Things Will Remain Special, Says Hideo Kojima. Meanwhile, Kojima continues to surprise us with his cinematic ambitions. In a recent interview with Wired, he expressed his desire to adapt the upcoming film “Predator: Wild Country” into an interactive gaming experience or Netflix series, praising Elle Fanning’s performance as a standout feature. Read more about this exciting possibility in Jonathan Dubinski’s article here: As a Game: Hideo Kojima Wishes to Adapt Predator Wild Country. Speaking of Kojima’s vision for the future, Ahmed Hassan recently shared the studio’s plans for 2026 in his article published on January 4th. Kojima Productions is prioritizing their upcoming horror game OD and action title Physint, with collaborations with Xbox and PlayStation, live-action films, and animated series all in the works. Check out ‘Kojima Productions in 2026: Physint and OD as Priorities’ here to stay updated on this exciting year ahead: Kojima Productions in 2026: Physint and OD as Priorities.