Hideo Kojima Faces Exhaustion During Death Stranding 2's Crunch Phase

The legendary game developer reflects on his career longevity as he navigates the intense demands of his latest project.

Hideo Kojima has entered the challenging 'crunch' phase of development for Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, which is slated for release in 2025.
The workload includes mixing, Japanese voice recording, writing, interviews, and other non-game-related tasks, leaving Kojima physically and mentally drained.
Kojima shared his concerns about how much longer he can maintain his creative output, citing the pressures of aging and his desire to stay active in the industry for years to come.
Fans have expressed support for Kojima, urging him to prioritize his health during this demanding period of production.
In addition to Death Stranding 2, Kojima Productions is working on two other games, OD and Physint, along with a movie adaptation of Death Stranding in collaboration with A24.