Legendary game designer Hideo Kojima has confirmed that Physint, his spiritual successor to the iconic Metal Gear series, will require five to six years of development time. While this places the project's release far on the horizon, it represents Kojima's highly anticipated return to the action-espionage genre that made him famous. The announcement came during an interview with French magazine Le Film Français, where Kojima also discussed his ambitions beyond gaming.

Currently dividing his attention between Death Stranding 2: On the Beach (scheduled for June 2025) and the early stages of Physint, Kojima revealed these projects will precede his long-contemplated move into film direction. The visionary creator described Physint as a "hybrid experience" that will blur boundaries between interactive entertainment and cinema, potentially revolutionizing how we experience both mediums.

Kojima's work on the Metal Gear franchise (1987-present) revolutionized stealth-action gaming with its cinematic storytelling and innovative gameplay mechanics. While Konami continues the series with the upcoming Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater remake, Physint represents Kojima's independent return to espionage themes, though not as an official continuation of his earlier work.

Details remain scarce about this mysterious project, but Kojima's description suggests:

• A fusion of gaming and cinematic experiences
• Espionage-themed gameplay mechanics
• Potential connections to Metal Gear's legacy
• Cutting-edge presentation leveraging modern technology

With Death Stranding 2 nearing completion and Physint entering development, Kojima appears to be balancing his studio's creative direction between:

1. Continuing innovative new IPs (Death Stranding)
2. Returning to his roots (Physint)
3. Preparing for cinematic ventures

This multi-year roadmap demonstrates Kojima's enduring influence on interactive storytelling and his ambition to transcend medium boundaries.