Studio executives at Kojima Productions faced a challenge when Sony unexpectedly canceled its funding. The tech giant’s decision affected the planned espionage game, ‘Physint’. This development created concern about the future of the studio.
In an interview, a celebrated director shared his worries. He feared that the studio could face significant troubles, possibly leading to collapse. These internal struggles happened long before the news became public.
On a Zoom call in mid-June, Kojima Productions received the news directly from Sony. After the call, Shinji Hirano, president of the studio, admired director Hideo Kojima’s immediate return to work. Despite the setback, Kojima remained focused and determined.
Last year’s premiere of ‘Death Stranding 2: On The Beach’ in Los Angeles still lingers in minds. Hideo Kojima joined the event and demonstrated his commitment to the industry. Despite challenges, the director continues to push ahead with current projects.
Our studio could collapse.
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