Kojima Productions Projects Delayed by SAG-AFTRA Strike

Development on OD and Physint stalled as video game performers' strike over AI protections continues into 2025.

Hideo Kojima confirmed that development on his Xbox-exclusive game OD and PlayStation-exclusive project Physint was disrupted by the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike for video game performers.
The strike, which began in July 2024, focuses on securing protections against the use of generative AI to replicate performers' work without consent or compensation.
Work on OD, including actor and environment scanning, was suspended in late 2024, while casting for Physint was also halted due to the strike.
Kojima expressed hope that both projects can resume progress in 2025, though no specific timelines were provided.
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, another Kojima Productions title, remains unaffected by the strike and continues development alongside preparations for a live-action film adaptation.