"Near-Death Experience Inspires Hideo Kojima's Physint Creation"

Hideo Kojima revealed that a life-threatening illness in 2020 motivated him to create a new action-espionage game called Physint, marking his return to the genre. The illness, which had not been previously reported, led Kojima to reevaluate his priorities and decide to work on a new game despite initially feeling unable to continue making games. While details about Physint are scarce, Kojima hinted that it will be a game with cinematic qualities. Additionally, Kojima's next project, Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, is set for a 2025 release, and his studio is also working on a game called OD for Xbox Game Studios.