Hideo Kojima, the renowned creator behind the Death Stranding series and the iconic Metal Gear franchise, is set to commemorate ten years of his independent studio, Kojima Productions, with a substantial livestream event titled Beyond the Strand. Scheduled for September 23, 2025, the event will take place at TOHO Cinemas Roppongi Hills in Tokyo and will be broadcast worldwide to audiences eager for news on Kojima’s future endeavors.
Although officially established on December 16, 2015, Kojima Productions has been quietly crafting a distinct identity following Kojima’s departure from Konami. The event marks this anniversary by providing a "glimpse into future projects," and Kojima has teased special guest appearances, which fans speculate may include television and gaming personalities, notably Geoff Keighley, known for his close association with the developer.
Among the most anticipated revelations is the horror project OD, a collaboration with Microsoft featuring actors Sophia Lillis and Hunter Schafer. First announced in 2022 with direction input from filmmaker Jordan Peele, OD aims to deliver a unique horror experience. The project encountered a notable development delay due to the SAG-AFTRA strike but has since resumed progress, making this event a likely venue for updates.
Another project, Physint, a rumored spiritual successor to Metal Gear, remains in conceptual stages with an expected release projected several years out. Its vague status suggests that while Kojima may comment on the studio’s vision for it, substantial gameplay footage or deep details are unlikely at this early phase.
The event also opens speculation around adaptations of Kojima's works, including a potential Death Stranding film reportedly in development, as well as unnamed TV and film projects. Kojima Productions’ history of elaborate announcements and the studio’s flair for theatrics suggest fans can expect a blend of cryptic insights and dramatic reveals.
The gaming industry has witnessed significant shifts around labor organization and production logistics, illustrated in part by the SAG-AFTRA strike that affected OD’s timeline. Kojima’s careful navigation through these factors underlines his studio’s adaptive strategy in a landscape increasingly attentive to creators’ rights and global production challenges.
Tickets priced at ¥7700 (approximately $50) have been made available via lottery for those near Tokyo, while the livestream promises worldwide access to the event. Fans and industry watchers alike anticipate that Beyond the Strand will provide a compelling look at Kojima Productions’ next decade of innovation and narrative ambition.
With two and a half hours dedicated to the event, the gaming community awaits revelations that could define Kojima’s future trajectory in console gaming and storytelling.
