Hideo Kojima has welcomed 2026 with a message outlining what followers can anticipate from Kojima Productions within the coming 12 months. The developer says the studio will deal with its “Second Section” whereas getting ready for a “Third Section” of operations.
In his New Yr message, Kojima defined that 2026 shall be totally different from the earlier 12 months. As a substitute of touring extensively, he plans to remain grounded and construct robust foundations for upcoming initiatives.
Joyful New Yr.
In 2026, we’ll transfer ahead with the “Second Section” that leads into KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS’ “Third Section.”
In contrast to final 12 months, like I used to be touring everywhere in the world, this 12 months shall be about staying grounded and laying stable foundations. We’ll proceed improvement… pic.twitter.com/yje0zAY1md— HIDEO_KOJIMA (@HIDEO_KOJIMA_EN) December 31, 2025
The studio will proceed engaged on two main video games presently in improvement. Work on the horror title “OD” will proceed, whereas preparations for the espionage motion sport “PHYSINT” transfer ahead. For PHYSINT, the crew will deal with casting actors and conduct scanning and efficiency seize classes.
Loss of life Stranding followers even have content material to stay up for. Kojima Productions is engaged on a live-action movie adaptation of Loss of life Stranding, together with each an animated film and sequence based mostly on the franchise.
Kojima talked about that a number of occasions are being ready for this 12 months, although particular particulars shall be shared as soon as plans are finalized. The message comes at a major time for Kojima personally, 2026 marks his fortieth 12 months working within the sport business, having began his profession in 1986. He closed his message by thanking followers for his or her ongoing help of each him and Kojima Productions.
