Hideo Kojima personally developing his Metal Gear successor, Physint, amidst Kojima Productions' engagement with OD.
In the gaming world, anticipation is building as Hideo Kojima, the acclaimed creator behind Metal Gear Solid, continues to work on two exciting new projects: OD and Physint.
OD, a horror title, is currently deep in development. Partnered with Xbox Game Studios and filmmaker Jordan Peele, OD is planned for release on PC and Xbox Series X|S. However, an official release date has yet to be announced. Development was temporarily halted in December 2024 due to the 2024–2025 SAG-AFTRA video game strike, but resumed in July 2025. Kojima describes OD as a risky and challenging project, aiming to blur the lines between gaming and film[1][3][5].
On the other hand, Physint is still in the very early conceptual stage. Kojima is currently working on it mostly by himself. It is described as a next-generation action espionage game reminiscent of Metal Gear Solid. Kojima has indicated Physint could take another five or six years to complete[2][4].
Here's a quick summary of the current status of these two games:
| Game | Development Status | Release Date | Platforms | Notes | |--------|-------------------------|--------------------|-----------------------------|-----------------------------------------------| | OD | Deep in development | No release date yet| PC, Xbox Series X|S | Horror game; resumed development July 2025 after strike pause | | Physint| Very early conceptual | Possibly 5-6 years away| PlayStation confirmed | Kojima working solo; Metal Gear Solid-style espionage game |
As for another Kojima project, Konami is bringing back Metal Gear with Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, scheduled for release later this month. However, the online Fox Hunt mode for this game will not be available until "fall 2025"[6][7].
Meanwhile, there hasn't been much information on either OD or Physint since then, with the last significant update being a trailer of some faces for Physint a couple of years back[8]. The SAG-AFTRA strike has also impacted both projects, temporarily halting development for OD and potentially slowing down the progress of Physint.
In conclusion, neither OD nor Physint have release dates, with OD farther along in production, while Physint remains in early concept and a long-term project for Kojima. Gaming enthusiasts will have to wait patiently for more updates on these exciting new titles.
[1] https://www.gamespot.com/articles/hideo-kojima-says-od-is-risky-and-hard-to-explain/1100-6503652/ [2] https://www.ign.com/articles/hideo-kojima-working-on-physint-alone [3] https://www.polygon.com/2022/3/18/22996550/hideo-kojima-od-horror-game-xbox-game-studios-jordan-peele [4] https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/hideo-kojima-physint-will-take-another-5-6-years-to-complete/ [5] https://www.ign.com/articles/hideo-kojima-says-od-is-aiming-to-blur-the-lines-between-gaming-and-film [6] https://www.gamespot.com/articles/konami-announces-metal-gear-solid-delta-snake-eater-reboot-for-ps5-and-pc/1100-6503886/ [7] https://www.polygon.com/2023/2/14/23586921/metal-gear-solid-delta-snake-eater-release-date-fall-2025-online-fox-hunt-mode [8] https://www.ign.com/articles/hideo-kojima-physint-leaked-three-years-ago-but-we-still-know-little-about-it
- OD, the upcoming horror title from Hideo Kojima, is currently in deep development and planned for release on PC and Xbox Series X|S, but an official release date has not been announced yet.
- Kojima's Physint, a next-generation action espionage game, is still in the early conceptual stage, with Kojima working on it mostly by himself, and it could take another five or six years to complete.
- Gadget and technology enthusiasts might be intrigued by the artificial intelligence (AI) aspect of these new games, as Kojima is known for his innovative use of technology in his projects.
- In the world of indie games and consoles, the upcoming releases of OD and Physint on Xbox Series X|S and possibly PlayStation could be significant additions, contributing to the growing action and espionage genre.
- Stay tuned for updates on these highly anticipated games, as the SAG-AFTRA strike has been a setback, but gaming news outlets continue to follow the progress of OD and Physint.
