Hideo Kojima has officially confirmed that he has left Konami, revealing that he has started up a new studio with his former Kojima Productions staff and will be working in collaboration with Sony Computer Entertainment in order to bring his first game to the PS4.
The new studio, which has also been branded Kojima Productions, has received its own brand new logo. Kojima stated that it’s a combination of a medieval knight’s helmet and a space suit, adding: “It expresses the vision of aiming the new world with the latest technology and pioneering spirit.”
Kojima confirmed that he’d be working exclusively with Sony Computer Entertainment in a video uploaded to the PlayStation HK YouTube account.
Here are the official statements from both PlayStation President Andrew House and Kojima:
Andrew House: PlayStation®’s history is one of game innovation and great new franchises…Hideo Kojima has been a huge part of that history, and we are therefore delighted that he has chosen to bring his brand new project to life in partnership with PlayStation. We look forward to working with him on an exciting new game and warmly welcome him to the PlayStation family.
Hideo Kojima: I will be taking on a new challenge by establishing my own independent studio, and I am thrilled to be able to embark on this journey with PlayStation, who I have continued to work with all these past years. I cannot wait to deliver, with PlayStation, a game that will become a compelling franchise.
Check out the video below:
There’s no word yet on what Kojima’s new IP will be, but whatever it is this is a major boon for Sony, and it’s great to see Kojima finally free from Konami after what has been a troubled year for the legendary developer.
[Via PlayStationLifeStyle]
