Hideo Kojima will appear live at Summer Game Fest 2025 on June 6. Will we see more of Death Stranding 2, OD, or the mysterious Physint? Here’s everything we know.
Legendary game designer Hideo Kojima is officially set to appear live on stage at Summer Game Fest 2025, taking place on June 6th at the YouTube Theater in Los Angeles. The showcase begins at 2 PM PT / 5 PM ET, kicking off a packed month of major game reveals and developer spotlights. With Death Stranding 2: On the Beach launching on June 26th exclusively for PlayStation 5, fans are speculating that Kojima’s appearance will be tied to the highly anticipated sequel.
Producer and host Geoff Keighley, a longtime friend and collaborator of Kojima, confirmed the announcement via Twitter, though he didn’t reveal exactly what Kojima will be showing. Given Kojima’s track record with Keighley’s shows—having previously debuted trailers and project teases at Summer Game Fest and The Game Awards—it’s safe to say something substantial is in store.
The most likely focus of Kojima’s presence will be Death Stranding 2, the sequel to his 2019 debut title under Kojima Productions. Kojima has already confirmed a final trailer for the game will drop a week or two before launch, making Summer Game Fest a plausible platform for that reveal—even if the timing is slightly early. With the game’s early access version arriving on June 24th, the June 6th showcase could offer one last deep dive or dramatic cinematic trailer to build hype.
However, Kojima fans know better than to expect only one announcement. Speculation is also swirling around OD, his mysterious horror project published by Xbox Game Studios. First revealed at The Game Awards 2023, OD is said to feature a star-studded cast and the involvement of filmmaker Jordan Peele, promising a unique blend of horror and narrative innovation. With minimal details available since its reveal, Summer Game Fest could be the perfect opportunity for a new teaser or gameplay glimpse.
Another wild card is Physint, an action-espionage game that Kojima describes as a “spiritual successor” to the Metal Gear franchise. While the game is still years away—Kojima has stated it may take 5–6 years to complete—its mere existence has captivated fans hoping for a return to stealth-action gameplay. A new tease or concept reveal, however brief, would undoubtedly spark buzz.
Interestingly, some have noted that Kojima’s appearance could also include smaller updates or promotional content, such as news about his Brain Structure podcast. But given the prominence of the Summer Game Fest stage and Kojima’s history of making headlines at such events, most believe the spotlight will be reserved for his gaming projects.
As always, Kojima’s presence is enough to set the internet abuzz. Whether he brings another mind-bending trailer for Death Stranding 2, a fresh look at OD, or a cryptic tease of Physint, one thing is clear—June 6th is a date Kojima fans won’t want to miss.
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