Hideo Kojima marked the 10th anniversary of Kojima Productions with a Tokyo livestream on September 23, 2025, unveiling early details on Physint, his next PlayStation tactical espionage project. The show also delivered a fresh look at his Xbox horror collaboration OD and teased new expansions to the Death Stranding universe, including an anime, Death Stranding Mosquito, and a live-action film.
Quick takeaways
– Physint is a PlayStation action-espionage title still in early concept stages
– Kojima is personally shaping characters and casting ideas while the studio focuses on finishing OD
– A moody debut poster teases a trenchcoat-clad protagonist with an SMG against looming towers
– Tagline on the poster reads “Here Comes the Feeling”
– Casting was slowed by the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strikes; lead actor is unannounced
– Confirmed cast so far: Charlee Fraser, Don Lee (Ma Dong-seok), and Minami Hamabe
– A lifelike character model of Minami Hamabe highlighted the project’s push for photorealism
– Kojima says the in-engine tech aims to exceed the visual bar set by the Decima Engine
– No release window; development could extend into the early 2030s as OD takes priority
Physint was first teased during a PlayStation State of Play in early 2024, where Kojima described it as the culmination of his career and the next phase of tactical espionage action. During the anniversary stream, he emphasized that the project is in its infancy. He’s currently exploring character concepts and casting approaches while the main team concentrates on shipping OD.
The reveal poster sets the tone: a shadowed silhouette of a male operative, trenchcoat flowing, SMG in hand, framed by stark, gloomy high-rises. The accompanying line, “Here Comes the Feeling,” remains a mystery, but the vibe suggests a grounded, cinematic spy thriller. Kojima hinted that the protagonist’s design nods to his stealth-action roots, loosely drawing inspiration from Solid Snake, though the face behind the lead role remains undisclosed. Casting timelines shifted due to the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strikes, with announcements promised when the time is right.
Three actors have been confirmed. Charlee Fraser, recently seen in Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, joins the ensemble. She’s accompanied by South Korean star Don Lee (Ma Dong-seok), known for Train to Busan and Marvel’s Eternals, and Japanese actress Minami Hamabe from Godzilla Minus One. While their roles are still secret, Kojima showcased an in-engine, photoreal character model of Hamabe to underline Physint’s visual ambition.
On the technology side, Kojima stated that Physint’s tools and pipeline target a level of fidelity beyond what was achieved with the Decima Engine used for Death Stranding 2: On the Beach. The studio’s goal is to deliver next-gen visuals and realism that complement the game’s espionage focus and cinematic presentation.
For now, OD remains the studio’s priority, and Physint has no release window. Kojima previously suggested the project could require another five to six years, placing its launch well into the next console cycle and potentially on future PlayStation hardware.
Beyond Physint, the stream also highlighted momentum across Kojima Productions’ broader slate. OD continues to evolve in partnership with Xbox, while the Death Stranding universe expands with an anime adaptation, Death Stranding Mosquito, and a live-action film—signaling a transmedia push alongside Kojima’s return to stealth-driven storytelling.
If you’re watching for updates, expect a slow burn: more casting news, deeper story teases, and tech showcases should arrive as OD nears the finish line and Physint moves from concept to full production.
