Hideo Kojima’s Beyond the Strand: What to Expect From OD, Physint, and More

Hideo Kojima is preparing to mark a major milestone with Beyond the Strand, a livestream celebrating the tenth anniversary of Kojima Productions. Partnering with IGN, the event is scheduled for September 23, 2025, at Tokyo’s TOHO Cinemas Roppongi Hills, with international audiences able to tune in live on IGN.com and YouTube. For fans in the West, the broadcast starts on September 22 at 9:00pm PT, midnight ET, and 5:00am BST.

The stream isn’t just about nostalgia.

Kojima himself will host, and the promise of “a glimpse into future projects” has fans buzzing. That could mean new footage or updates on OD, the mysterious horror collaboration with Microsoft and filmmaker Jordan Peele, first teased at The Game Awards 2023. That reveal was notable not only for Kojima’s trademark surreal presentation but also for its star-studded cast, including Sophia Lillis, Hunter Schafer, and Udo Kier. Yet despite the big names, the project remains shrouded in typical Kojima ambiguity – fans still have little idea what the gameplay actually involves.

Equally anticipated is Physint, Kojima’s bold return to the action-espionage genre that once made him a household name with Metal Gear Solid. First shown during PlayStation’s 2024 State of Play, the title has been described as blurring the line between film and interactive experience. Kojima himself admitted earlier this year that Physint remains in the conceptual stage, which means Beyond the Strand may only tease ideas rather than deliver gameplay. For longtime fans of tactical espionage action, even hints are enough to reignite speculation.

Of course, speculation has always been part of Kojima’s mystique. Every project he touches sparks equal parts devotion and eye-rolling. Some fans marvel at his creative vision, while others accuse him of being overrated or deliberately vague. That dynamic has become part of the entertainment itself: debates on whether he is a genius innovator or just a master of marketing. Regardless, his work consistently attracts attention, and few creators can command global livestream events simply by hinting at “what’s next.”

Beyond the Strand is shaping up to be more than a retrospective – it’s a statement of intent for Kojima Productions as it looks to its second decade. Whether you’re curious about OD, eager for more details on Physint, or just there for the spectacle of Kojima being Kojima, the event promises to keep the gaming community talking well after the credits roll.