Hideo Kojima will return to his first love, Metal Gear, with Physint. An ambitious game that seems to push another hobby of the Japanese developer even further.
With Death Stranding, Hideo Kojima and much of his former team were able to confirm that a future without the care of an editor is possible. Even if the studio is obviously supported by huge structures like PlayStation and Xbox. Partnerships that offer KJP members the opportunity to work on multiple projects simultaneously. DS2 will be released in 2025 and we learned during State of Play in January 2024 that Kojima-san has signed with Sony Interactive Entertainment for Physint. An even more cinematic Metal Gear-like game?
It was certainly the biggest surprise of the State of Play, which hadn’t even been leaked yet, as Hideo Kojima is working on an action infiltration game à la Metal Gear Solid. “Every day fans around the world ask me to make a spy game. To answer this, I started this project. […] In two years I will celebrate my 40th career and I am convinced that this project will be the highlight. » The Creator explained something about Physint.
When making the announcement, the designer insisted that it was a game. But it is also a film. “Physint is developed with cutting-edge technologies and talent from around the world, whether they come from the world of cinema or video games.” Of course it is an interactive game, but at the same time it is also a film in terms of visuals, story, themes, cast, Acting, design and sound dimension. We want to take a step forward in digital entertainment.”
In a special edition of HideoTube, a YouTube show, the father of Metal Gear used similar terms to describe Physint. “Of course it will be a game. But if your mother comes into the room and sees you playing it, she’ll think you’re watching a movie.”. Because of the actors present? Realism? Another secret? We give the cat our tongue. Since production won’t start until 2025, there’s still time to find out more.
A great trailer for Death Stranding 2
In addition to the announcement of a Metal Gear game that doesn’t say its name but hints at it, we had a crazy trailer for Death Stranding 2 On the Beach. A nearly 10 minute trailer that lost a lot of people along the way. Even those who know the first episode very well. But that’s the goal and the theories will solidify over time. In this trailer we saw Elle Fanning, Fragile (Léa Seydoux) with two living hands on her shoulders, and George Miller for the first time.
The Mad Max director has been scanned and appears to be playing a recurring role. Just like Fatih Akin (In the Fade), who turns into a puppet and will accompany Sam Porter Bridges (Norman Reedus) on his journey. Troy Baker was also there for an electrifying duel with a remastered version of BB’s theme playing in the background. A sequel that seems to pull out all the stops and allows for more creativity. But also multiple allusions to Metal Gear, for example.