Hideo Kojima has made a name for himself in the gaming world for being enigmatic and communicating with his fans through cryptic messages. This was seen, for instance, with themarketing forSilent Hills, a game that was unfortunately never released. Kojima set up a fake studio and released a demo game calledP.T.to announceSilent Hills, andP.T.went on to become an iconic piece of gaming history. Now though, a recent Tweet from Kojima suggests the creative is gearing up to revealKojima Productions' latest project
Many fans speculate that he will show off more about his upcoming game with Microsoft soon. Past leaks have suggested that the game is codenamedOverdoseand that it is a horror game. While the theory makes sense, gamers should also keep in mind thatDeath Stranding 2is also in development atKojima Productions, and it could be the game that Kojima is planning to reveal.
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What Is Overdose?
At 2022’s Xbox and Bethesda Showcase, Kojima made a surprise appearance, revealing that he had struck a deal with Microsoft to make an Xbox Cloud game. It appears that the game is a passion project for Kojima, and it is something he has been wanting to do for a while. The upcoming project will utilize Microsoft’s cloud technology, and he claimed it is a “never-seen-before concept.” There are several ways cloud technology could come into play, and Microsoft has already shown its amazing potential in gaming withFlight Simulator. It has been claimed that the upcoming game is ahorror game calledOverdose, and it will be playable in both first and third-person perspectives. It has also been claimed that it will feature Margaret Qualley, who played Mama inDeath Stranding.
Will Gamers Get a Glimpse at Overdose Soon?
On 13 August, Kojima sent out a Tweet revealing that he was “tentatively finished editing” something, alongside a picture of some video files. As Kojima is known for editing his own trailers, fans have speculated that he is done creating a new trailer that will debut soon. The timing makes sense, as Gamescom 2022 is scheduled to begin on August 24, and it will run until August 28. Fans are convinced the theory is true because Geoff Keighley will be present, andKojima and Keighley have a strong relationship, with events hosted by Keighley frequently featuring Kojima announcements.
Although it has been speculated that Kojima will announceOverdose, it is also possible that the auteur could revealDeath Stranding 2, which is more or less confirmed to be in development. WhenOverdosewas announced, Kojima gave the impression that the game was still a while away, as opposed toDeath Stranding 2which, according to Norman Reedus, was a sure deal. It would make sense forDeath Stranding’s sequel to release first while the IP is still popular, and Kojima Production’s attempt to incorporate new technology withOverdosewill certainly extend the game’s development time.
It is expected thatGamescom 2022will bring plenty of noteworthy announcements and reveals, and already several studios have confirmed that they will be making an appearance. Microsoft, Ubisoft, Warner Bros, Sega, and 505 Games are just a few of the over 500 companies that are registered, which ensures that there will be something exciting for all kinds of gamers. Fans are hoping that Kojima will show up and that he will finally reveal a little more about whatKojima Productionsis cooking up with Microsoft. While that would be nice, it is worth remembering thatDeath Stranding 2could also be announced, but either way, Gamescom could be a good time for Kojima fans.
