Hideo Kojima recently shared a glimpse into the humble beginnings of Kojima Productions. The game designer posted a photo of a cramped room that served as the studio's first office.
The «office» was so tiny that Kojima was its only occupant. He spent his time planning, watching movies on a PS4, and creating the initial concepts for Death Stranding on his smartphone.
This was the small office when I started the studio. This is where it all began. I planned things here, but since it was so tiny, I was the only one coming in😅
All I had took was a computer, a monitor, PS4 to watch Bluray), headphones, note, coffee mug, books, umbrella, tissues, and a smartphone. I did most of the concepts on my smartphone😅
Fans noted how drastically different Kojima Productions looks today, with highlights like the massive statue of Ludens, the studio's iconic mascot.
Kojima Productions' next game, Death Stranding 2: On The Beach, is set for release in 2025. Recently, Kojima shared an updated main menu for the game.