Overview
- Disney+ announced the project at its APAC showcase in Hong Kong with a planned exclusive debut in 2027.
- Hideo Kojima will serve as executive producer with Takayuki Sano directing and Japan’s E&H Production handling animation.
- New concept art by Ilya Kuvshinov was revealed during the event.
- Coverage differs on the story focus, with Variety and THR reporting a new tale following a young man and woman while Deadline cites a synopsis centered on Sam Bridges.
- The creators committed to traditional 2D hand-drawn animation and signaled a global talent approach, as the franchise builds on more than 20 million players and a recent PS5 sequel.