Physint: Everything we know so far about Hideo Kojima's new project, cast confirmed - is there a release date?
Hideo Kojima has offered the first real update on his new PlayStation-exclusive project.
During Kojima Productions’ 10th anniversary event in Japan, the legendary game developer gave us a first look at his new game, Physint.
Kojima, once synonymous with Konami before he left in 2015, said the game is still in its earliest stages. He is currently working on concepts, characters, and potential casting.
“It is just the start,” Kojima told the audience.
Billed as a “next stage tactical espionage action” title, Physint is positioned as a spiritual successor to the Metal Gear series that made Kojima famous.
He confirmed the game will use technology more advanced than Death Stranding - Kojima Studios’ flagship franchise - and the upcoming Xbox exclusive OD, although it’s set further out on the release calendar.
No launch window was given, but Kojima suggested OD will release first, meaning Physint could still be years away.
A teaser poster for the game revealed only a shadowy main character with the tagline “here comes the feeling.” Kojima added that casting has not yet been finalised but promised announcements in the future.
So far, three actors have been tied to the project - Charlee Fraser from Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga; Don Lee of Eternals fame; and Godzilla Minus One star Minami Harambe.
Kojima closed the segment by showing a CG render of Hamabe, highlighting the hyper-realistic visuals players can expect. The studio has not yet disclosed which engine powers the game.
In an interview earlier this year, Kojima estimated Physint is still “five or six years” away, pointing to a possible 2030 release - potentially on the PlayStation 6.
The developer has also said his long-standing film ambitions are on hold until the game is complete.