Hideo Kojima Confirms OD Development Is Back on Schedule
Hideo Kojima has confirmed that development on OD is progressing smoothly and back on schedule following a temporary halt during the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike. Performance capture, dialogue, and voice recording work were paused during the labor action but have since resumed this year, with production now proceeding as planned.
Kojima announced the update during Xbox’s showcase at Tokyo Game Show, where he also thanked the company for its partnership and support. The announcement comes as part of an expanded relationship between Xbox and Kojima Productions, which recently saw Xbox agree to publish Kojima’s PHYSINT project after PlayStation withdrew from that partnership.
The OD project features performances from actors Sophia Lillis and Hunter Schafer, whom Kojima praised for delivering intense performances that he is eager for audiences to experience. The game represents a significant title for Kojima Productions as the studio continues to establish itself independently in the industry.