Death Stranding 2 and Overdose May Define Kojima's Future
Even though Hideo Kojima’s appearance at the recent Xbox Games Showcase event was shorter than many fans would’ve liked, there’s no denying its significance. Now that Kojima Productions’ schedule is starting to be officially confirmed, it’s clear that the studio is going to have a busy time on its hands over the next few years. With an exclusive project potentially named Overdose in the works with Microsoft, and Death Stranding 2’s existence being heavily rumored, the games that it releases next could make or break its reputation.
Considering how Hideo Kojima’s career has spanned nearly 4 decades at this point, and has featured iconic hits like Metal Gear Solid, it’s safe to say that his own long-term legacy is safe. When it comes to the latest studio that bears his name though, and the next chapter of his journey, things aren’t as clear-cut. Since Kojima’s divorce from Konami in 2015, fans have been waiting to see just how high his creativity can fly without a publisher breathing down his neck. For multiple reasons then, his next few games could define his future.
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As it stands right now details are scarce, at least in an official capacity, when it comes to Kojima’s Xbox exclusive project. At Microsoft’s recent public showcase the publisher wheeled out the creator to confirm the insider leaks that have been swirling online for close to a year. At some point in the future, Kojima will release an exclusive for Microsoft that’s been described by the man himself as the game he’s always wanted to make. When it comes to career defining statements, words like that are hard to top. If the game in question is Kojima’s dream project, whatever legacy it eventually secures will be
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