Hideo Kojima, creator of Death Stranding, discloses plans to share ideas for posthumous work, yet insists his team avoids mirroring his style to sustain their own success: "I won't be passing the torch to anyone."
Let's Chat About Hideo Kojima and His Future Plans
Hey there, game enthusiasts! It's only a few short weeks till Death Stranding 2: On the Beach drops, and, as the big day approaches, the legendary game creator, Hideo Kojima, has decided to open up about his legacy. At 61, Kojima has been crafting video games for four decades, and, even though he expects Kojima Productions to carry on without him, he doesn't want his team to just keep doing things the same old way after he's out of the game.
Kojima recently spilled the beans during a talk with GQ, discussing his impending retirement and the future of his career. Despite having a long list of ideas still knocking about in his head, Kojima doesn't want someone else to simply copy his style once he's gone.
"I won't be passing the baton to anyone," he laughs. "I'll probably smash it instead. I don't need to give 'Hideo Kojima' to anyone. If I pass the baton to my team and tell them to keep on doing things my way, the company will go broke."
So, instead of pushing his successors to mimic his methods, Kojima wants to ignite their creative spark, kindling their passion and their own unique vision.
"They'll say, 'I'm a creator because of your games.' But they didn't receive the baton of 'Hideo Kojima.' They got my little spark. They're not trying to be me. They have their own flame, and they'll light up their own path, and they'll probably pass that on to someone else."
With Death Stranding 2 on the horizon, it seems that whatever Kojima doesn't finish up at his company will be just another tool in the toolbox, something to tap into, but not an ironclad blueprint. It's a progressive and inspiring outlook that bodes well for the future of Kojima Productions.
As for what's currently on the plate at Kojima Productions, apart from Death Stranding 2, they're working on OD, a horror project for Xbox, and Physint, a new Sony production. Kojima's longtime dream of directing a movie is also on the cards.
Whatever you make of his work, one thing's certain - whatever Kojima puts his name to tends to draw attention, and his comments suggest that he wants his company to consistently stir up conversation and challenge the status quo.
Get Ready for More Details on Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, with updates on its combat, story, and vast open world environments coming soon from PlayStation!
Stay tuned, and as always, happy gaming!
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