"I want to keep pouring my energy into game creation going forward" - Hideo Kojima still wants to make games even at 63

Hideo Kojima, the renowned director behind Death Stranding and the Metal Gear Solid series, turned 63 recently. Despite the passage of time, he has no intention of retiring. In a post on X, Kojima reflected on his career and his future plans, sharing a video of the Lumens statue in the Kojima Productions office. He noted that as years add up, new tasks and desires only increase, while the time available dwindles.

Kojima emphasized the importance of carefully considering how to allocate his time and live his life. Notably, Kojima has been working on several projects, such as the horror game OD and the stealth action game Physint, alongside the upcoming Kojipro Exhibition, marking the 40th anniversary of his game-making career and the 10th anniversary of Kojima Productions.

Despite numerous opportunities, Kojima is committed to continuing his work in game creation, looking forward to the continued support of his audience.