Hideo Kojima has shared his current take on the use of AI in video games, and while it’s not completely in line with the general consensus, it certainly is on brand for the developer. Best known as the creator of the Metal Gear series and the founder of Kojima Productions, the auteur has become known for challenging conventions and pushing interactive storytelling into unfamiliar territory during his decades-long careeer. So, as AI becomes a recurring presence in the video game space, his opinions on the matter may nudge the perspective of others.
Kojima’s influence has only grown in recent years with the release in of Death Stranding in 2019 and its subsequent sequel. The first game launched as a divisive but ambitious experiment that blended what many deemed a walking simulator with asynchronous multiplayer elements that emphasized connection over competition. Few thought a game that was essentially about a delivery man could garner much interest, but Death Stranding got predominantly positive reviews, won multiple awards, and spawned Death Stranding 2: On the Beach in 2025. It served as further evidence that even “strange” and non-conforming ideas might be viable and influential.
Hideo Kojima shares the deep-rooted influence Super...
