Kojima Productions Affected by Strikes

Hideo Kojima’s innovative projects and cinematic approaches in the gaming world are always the center of attention. However, the SAG-AFTRA strikes that began in 2024 significantly affected Kojima Productions’ major projects such as Physint and OD. The strikes, which continued into 2025, caused delays in the studio’s casting and shooting schedules.

The Situation of Kojima Productions and Physint

Physint is an ambitious project that combines Hideo Kojima’s game and film production. However, the strikes that began in August 2024 slowed down this creative process. Kojima expressed hope that casting could resume in 2025. The effects of the strikes are not limited to Physint alone; the OD project, which is being developed for Xbox Game Studios, was also affected by this process.

Despite the challenges posed by the strikes, Kojima Productions has made significant progress on Death Stranding 2: On the Beach. Kojima has penned articles celebrating Japanese culture in 2024, written articles for Nikkei, and continued to promote his projects with HideoTube. In addition, preparations for the live-action Death Stranding film, to be produced by A24, have also accelerated.

Hideo Kojima is not just a game developer, he is also a cultural icon. His comments on books, films, and projects via social media continue to attract the attention of his fans. Kojima, who has also attracted attention with the events and organizations he has organized throughout 2024, does not compromise on his innovative approaches.

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