Hideo Kojima Reveals He Has A ‘USB Stick Of Game Ideas’ For His Studio To Use After He Dies

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Hideo Kojima, famed creator of Death Stranding and Metal Gear Solid, is recognized for creating games that explore potential futures for humanity. Lately, recent occurrences have prompted him to ponder his own future and the fate of Kojima Productions after his passing.

In an interview with Edge Magazine, later reported by VGC, Kojima shared that being severely unwell during the pandemic led him to reassess his professional aspirations and the limited time he has as a creative figure. Upon recovery, the director of Death Stranding 2 chose to pass on a USB stick containing all his ideas to his personal assistant, so that the studio would have fresh concepts to explore once he’s no longer around. Kojima compared this storage device to a kind of “will.

Kojima expressed concern about the future of Kojima Productions once he’s no longer there, stating, “Maybe they could still create new things at Kojima Productions after I leave. My worry is: what will become of Kojima Productions when I’m gone? I prefer them not to only handle our current intellectual properties.

The game’s chief creator, reaching 62 years in August, considered the pandemic as a more significant milestone in his life than turning sixty. Following a health setback and an eye surgery, he found himself incapable of producing any work. Simultaneously, he observed many people close to him losing their lives.

Before then, I hadn’t considered myself old; I simply didn’t feel my age and believed I could create for the rest of my life. However, when I fell ill and couldn’t produce anything, I saw many people around me passing away. This encounter with death made me question, ‘How much time do I have left to make a game or a film?’ Maybe I only have 10 years remaining?

Kojima himself mentioned that he once harbored dreams of directing a movie, but now those aspirations have taken a backseat. He attributes this shift to directors Guillermo del Toro and Nicolas Winding Refn, who are featured in the Death Stranding series, as they persuaded him to focus on video game production instead.

Kojima Productions’ upcoming game, Death Stranding 2: On The Beach, is set to launch in just a month from now. This is the second installment in the Strand series and will be available exclusively on PlayStation 5 starting June 26. However, those who pre-order the Collector’s or Digital Deluxe Editions of the game can start playing from June 24. In a preview for the game, TopMob’s Dan Ryckert has expressed his confidence in saying it is exceptional.

Ryckert mentioned that the game, similar to its predecessor, offers a meditative experience during quiet moments as you explore the environment. However, when the game decides to be loud, it doesn’t disappoint. One particular chapter, named ‘Conflagration’, is visually breathtaking and ranks among the most stunning sequences he’s ever seen in a video game. Despite being played on a standard PS5, this part of the game presents a spectacular show that peaks in a boss battle as thrilling as any found in Metal Gear Solid. In terms of mechanics, it essentially involves a shootout with a boss and numerous soldiers. But when it comes to tone and visuals, it’s Kojima at his best, delivering an experience that is simply awe-inspiring.

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2025-05-16 00:09