World-renowned game developer Hideo Kojima has revealed the great difficulties he experienced during the development process of his highly anticipated game Death Stranding 2, and how the project was almost shelved. Speaking at the World Stranding Tour event in Sydney, Kojima stated that this sequel was the most challenging project of his career and that he completed it with a sense of “duty” despite all the setbacks.
Pandemic Paralyzes Development Process
Hideo Kojima explained in detail how the global pandemic deeply affected the development process of Death Stranding 2019, after the first game was released in 2 and quickly reached a large player base. The pandemic conditions made it almost impossible for the project to progress.
One of the biggest obstacles was Kojima's inability to work face-to-face with the actors. While it was stated that filming normally takes place in his own studio in Tokyo, some scenes were cut due to the pandemic. Sony had to complete the project at its Los Angeles facility The entire development team had to work remotely, which caused the project plans to be constantly delayed. During this process, Kojima stated that he himself became ill and thought that everything would end, revealing how difficult the project was progressing under.
More of a Mission than a Job: Kojima’s Determination
Despite all these setbacks and personal difficulties, Hideo Kojima continues to make Death Stranding 2 not just a job, “a task” He stated that he saw it as a "great responsibility" for him to bring his teammates together again and finish the project, and that these difficulties made both him and his team more resilient. These statements once again revealed Kojima's passion for the project and his commitment to his vision.
A Meaningful Journey: The Moment of Meeting the Players is Near
All these difficult processes make Death Stranding 2's journey to meet with players even more meaningful. This project, which was completed with great determination and perseverance when it was almost canceled, once again reinforces Hideo Kojima's unique position in the gaming world. Fans are excited to see the fruits of this hard work soon. With the release of Death Stranding 2, it will be a matter of curiosity what kind of masterpiece Kojima has created in this difficult struggle.
