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Hideo Kojima’s upcoming horror title, OD, remains shrouded in mystery nearly three years after its initial announcement. Despite featuring Hollywood talent like Sophia Lillis and Hunter Schafer, the developer has intentionally withheld gameplay details and release information to preserve the element of surprise for players.
Development faced challenges due to a year-long actors' union strike. To prevent creative stagnation, Kojima Productions utilized substitute actors for motion capture, requiring additional future work to integrate final performances. Kojima confirmed that filming is progressing well despite these hurdles.
The project mourns the loss of actor Udo Kier, who passed away on November 24, 2025. While it remains unclear if Kier completed his full performance, Kojima confirmed a complete physical scan was captured. The studio may utilize a voice double if necessary, similar to the approach taken with Guillermo del Toro in Death Stranding.
Beyond OD, the partnership between Xbox and Kojima continues to expand. Xbox has secured the development and funding for Physint, a project previously cancelled by Sony, ensuring its completion under the new collaboration.
