Kojima’s New Game Physint: A Love Letter to Metal Gear Fans!

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Summary

  • Physint is Kojima’s upcoming game inspired by fan demand for a Metal Gear-like title.
  • Despite Kojima’s split from Konami, he continues to show affection for the Metal Gear series.
  • Fans are excited about Physint as a spiritual successor to Metal Gear.

Hideo Kojima has revealed that the upcoming game “Physint” was inspired by fans asking him to create something akin to his famous series, “Metal Gear.” Notably, “Physint,” a PlayStation exclusive, shares similarities with “Metal Gear” as it falls under the action-espionage genre.

For about ten years now, Hideo Kojima – the creator of Metal Gear – has been independent from his long-time employer Konami following a high-profile split. Since then, Kojima has established his own studio and released Death Stranding. Meanwhile, Konami has moved on from Metal Gear, focusing instead on its other major video game brands such as Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection and the upcoming Silent Hill 2 in 2024. However, fans of Kojima continue to hope for a new Metal Gear entry despite the IP being owned by Konami. Interestingly, Kojima has often shown his love for the stealth-action series through social media posts, and recently hinted at a possible homage to Solid Snake in Death Stranding’s sequel. It is also worth mentioning that Metal Gear played a role in Kojima’s decision to develop Physint.

In an interview with Edge Magazine (as reported by GamesRadar), Kojima shared that while he has numerous fresh concepts in mind, he opted for the development of another espionage game, titled Physint, because many people had expressed their desire for him to create a game similar to the Metal Gear series. After finding the idea appealing himself, Kojima engaged in discussions with Sony, considering various possibilities before ultimately agreeing on the proposal for Physint. Speaking about the project, which he has previously described as both an “interactive game” and a “movie,” the renowned game director expressed that these “multiplatform projects” would ensure the continued existence of Kojima Productions beyond just video games, venturing into other media as well. Additionally, he hinted at phase two for his studio, which includes delving into various entertainment mediums, confirming that Kojima Productions is not solely a game development company.

Kojima Came Up with Physint for Metal Gear Fans

From what we’ve discussed earlier, it appears plausible to suggest that Kojima’s return to the Metal Gear genre, through the development of Physint, is largely driven by the fervent fans of this well-loved franchise. While specific details haven’t been officially disclosed yet, the project by Kojima Productions is often viewed as the spiritual heir to Metal Gear within the gaming community. With Death Stranding 2’s mentioned release year, 2026, quickly approaching during Physint’s reveal, there’s a possibility that more information about the game might emerge then.

In the interim, fans excited about Kojima’s Metal Gear series are looking forward to the release of Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, set for launch on August 28, 2025. This much-awaited game is a remake of the 2004 version, frequently hailed as one of the finest installments in the ongoing series.

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2025-05-27 02:15