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Kojima Says Experimental Xbox Horror ‘OD’ Might Not Work Out

He frames the project as a risky experiment that aims to reinvent its service model.

Overview

  • Kojima says the recent OD teaser is packed with clues to how it plays, encouraging viewers to study the trailer for hints.
  • He characterizes OD as distinct from standard horror, describing it as a blend of game and movie within a new form of media.
  • The team is attempting to change the service model from the ground up, which Kojima calls a challenging undertaking.
  • Production plans shifted after the video game actors’ strike, with filming rescheduled into 2026 and uncertainty over how much the late Udo Kier recorded.
  • OD remains an Xbox-published project with Jordan Peele involved and a cast including Sophia Lillis and Hunter Schafer, while Kojima also advances PlayStation’s Physint on a longer timeline.