As Hideo Kojima Turns 63, The Metal Gear Solid Creator Says He Has More Ideas Than Ever But Less Time Left to Make Them
Metal Gear Solid and Death Stranding creator Hideo Kojima has reflected on turning 63 and what he wants to do next, in the years he has left remaining.
Hideo Kojima, creator of Metal Gear Solid and Death Stranding, celebrated his 63rd birthday while reflecting on his career and future plans. In a series of posts on his Japanese and English X/Twitter accounts, Kojima acknowledged that as he gets older, both his responsibilities and the time available to him decrease. Despite receiving numerous opportunities, he remains committed to game development, noting that once he starts a project, he must see it through to completion.
At his birthday celebration, Kojima Productions colleagues presented him with a custom cake featuring a photograph of himself, dressed as a police officer from a Japanese TV drama in which he appeared. Fellow industry professionals, including Geoff Keighley and Mathieu Turi, sent birthday wishes to Kojima. Kojima Productions is set to hold a 10th Anniversary Exhibition at the Azabudai Hills Gallery in Tokyo from the end of October through December 2026.
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