Kojima Eyes Film Directing After Completing PlayStation Game Physint in 5-6 Years

Hideo Kojima, the visionary behind the Metal Gear series, has revealed that his much-anticipated spiritual successor, Physint, is still a significant way off, with a release timeline of "another five or six years." This news comes directly from Kojima himself, who shared his update with Le Film Francais. The acclaimed game designer's ambition to step into the world of film directing is on hold, as he focuses on completing his first "action espionage" game since his high-profile departure from Konami in 2015.

Kojima mentioned to Le Film Francais, as translated by ResetEra member Red Kong XIX, that he's been inundated with offers to develop games at his independent studio since leaving Konami. "Besides Death Stranding 2, there's also Physint in development. That will take me another five or six years," he stated. He expressed his desire to eventually direct a film, seeing it as a tribute to cinema, a medium that has greatly influenced him. "I grew up with cinema. Directing would be, in a way, a tribute to it. Also, I'm getting older, and I'd prefer to do it while I'm still young!"

The announcement of Physint was made by PlayStation Studios boss Herman Hulst back in January 2024. Since then, updates have been scarce. Initially, Kojima hinted that Physint might also be a movie, but he later clarified on X/Twitter that it would represent the "next level of 'Digital Entertainment'" with elements akin to a movie, including its look, story, theme, cast, acting, fashion, and sound.

Kojima Productions is currently juggling multiple projects, including Death Stranding 2 and OD. The latter is a fresh IP developed in collaboration with Xbox Game Studios, featuring actress Hunter Schafer and filmmaker Jordan Peele. Additionally, Kojima is involved in A24's film adaptation of the original Death Stranding.

Death Stranding 2: On The Beach is slated for release on June 26, and its star, actor Norman Reedus, has hinted at his involvement in the upcoming film adaptation, stating in an IGN interview that "of course" he would play himself in the movie.

In a recent revelation, Kojima shared that he had left behind a USB stick filled with game ideas for his staff to explore after his passing. This comes on the heels of him discussing various discarded game concepts, including an intriguing 'Forgetting Game' where the protagonist would lose crucial information and abilities if the player took extended breaks.