Hideo Kojima really taxed the translators at Sony's Tokyo Game Show press conference today, talking cryptically about his upcoming game Death Stranding – which will launch exclusively for the PlayStation 4. Given that development on the title only started a few months ago, the acclaimed auteur didn't have anything new to show, but he did talk a little bit about what we can expect.
As already reported, a death stranding is when deceased marine life washes up on the shore of a beach. According to Kojima, his new game will deal with entities "stranding" on Earth, all of which will be connected by a cord. The former Metal Gear man explained that the game will boast an open world with online elements.
Kojima's explanation of the game was so vague that it's hard to glean much from how it will work, but it sounds like he wants to make an experience where everyone is connected all of the time – perhaps in a similar way to Dark Souls or even Destiny? It's not entirely clear, but he did use a drawing of Guillermo Del Toro to illustrate his point. Is he involved in the project just like Silent Hills?
The veteran also said that he's finally settled upon an engine for the game, with Eurogamer.net reporting that he may be using the same tech as Media Molecule's Dreams. Kojima has heaped a lot of praise on the British studio, but we've also heard speculation that he may be leveraging Sucker Punch's proprietary tech – particularly because of its emphasis on motion capture.
Personally, we think that the luminary should step back a bit until he's got something new to show. This game's going to take years to make, and while it's nice to see Kojima back in the limelight again, are we really going to have to hear him describe the title at every presser from now on? We can appreciate that Sony's stoked to have him on board, but c'mon…
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Just think, only 5 more years until he doesn't meet his first 6 deadlines, wastes millions, and sony sends him packing.
To this day, I'm still struggling to understand as to why a man holding a baby gained such attention. Has no one stepped outside? Anyway, always nice to hear nothing about Death Stranding.
Story- Big
Online- Optional
Period.
@Punished_Boss_84 It gained so much attention because it's a Hideo Kojima game and it's not Metal Gear Solid. I mean, there are very few "celebrities" in game development, but Kojima is one of them.
I hear you, though... It's way too early to feel anything for this project really other than intrigue about what it will turn out to be.
Kojima said online features. I hope that doesn't mean that you have to be online all the time. Well to be honest he said alot of things.
Don't you dare talk about Kojima san like that! He should present every game of every developer!!
P.S. I don't know japanese lol
Kojima senpai!
@get2sammyb
Pfff, It's not even a game at this point: which makes it even more ridiculous.
I think people are just jonesing for that phrase on marketing materials after what happened.
@hadlee73 Fixed.
Still predicting giant disappointment. Hopefully I'm wrong.... but this is the guy who used "she breathes through her skin" as an excuse to make the girl basically naked.
@Chris0160
Me too. Online only is a deal breaker, which would be a shame.
I'd be lying if I said my heart didn't sink a little when I read "open world" but it's Hideo Kojima, so he still has my interest.
can we wait until there is actual game play to show??
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