Yesterday, during the Xbox & Bethesda Showcase, it was confirmed that Kojima Productions was working on a new game in collaboration with Microsoft. This caused endless comments accusing Hideo Kojima of betraying PlayStation. Given these reactions, the study has published a statement where ensures that the relationship with Sony continues without any problem.
Through its official Twitter account, Kojima Productions assured that its position as an independent studio gives you the opportunity to work on multiple projects, and have relationships with different companies. This was what was mentioned about it:
“As an independent creative studio, Kojima Productions will continue to work on creations for our fans. We will explore various possibilities with games, movies, and music across platforms that evolve with time and technology. We hope to continue to count on your support!
Following the announcement of our partnership with Microsoft using cloud technology, many people have asked us about our collaboration with SIE. Rest assured, we also continue to have a very good partnership with PlayStation.”
After the announcement of our partnership with Microsoft using the cloud technology, many people have asked us about our collaboration with SIE. Please be assured that we continue to have a very good partnership with PlayStation® as well.#KojimaProductions https://t.co/mVOELwDuk9
— KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS (Eng) (@KojiPro2015_EN) June 13, 2022
For years, Hideo Kojima has been associated with PlayStation. even before Death Stranding, Metal Gear Solid were synonymous with this company, despite the fact that the series has reached other platforms. However, the exclusivity that Kojima Productions had with the first game created the conception that this studio was only going to work with Sony.
Although Kojima Productions’ next project is being developed in collaboration with Xbox, This does not mean that we will not see more of Death Stranding. Remember that long ago, Norman Reedus, who was the main actor in this game, pointed out that a sequel is already in development, so Kojima’s return to PlayStation is inevitable.
On related topics, you can learn more about Kojima Productions’ next game here. In the same way, this is how the public reacted to this information.
Editor’s note:
One of the reasons Kojima decided to become an independent developer was to avoid being tied to one property or brand. His studio even wants to do more than just games. In this way, it was obvious that some kind of collaboration outside of PlayStation was going to happen.
Via: Kojima Productions