On September 23, 2025 KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS held its 10th Anniversary event “Beyond The Strand”at TOHO Cinemas Roppongi Hills in Japan.  

At the event, fans from all over the world and many special guests looked back on the 10-year history of the independent creative studio and discussed future prospects, projects, and panel discussions.

Link to Beyond The Strand archive: https://youtu.be/P6CaAu3T7l0
 

Ten years supported by connections, and the future

A look back at the past phases since the founding of KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS in 2015, and a presentation outlining the future phases to come.

  • 2015 – 2019Phase 1 
    Build a spaceship, gather a crew, load engines, and leave the atmosphere. 
    Create our own new IP.
  • 2019 – 2025(2030)Phase 2 
    Transfer to a long-distance spacecraft and enter the solar system.

  • 2030 - 2035Phase 3: 
    Prepped with the latest equipment, we launch into outer space.

For more information, see images and archives: https://youtu.be/P6CaAu3T7l0

 

Announcement of new connections (Phase 2) 

*The following is an outline of the announcements shared at the Beyond The Strand event.
 

1. Mitsubishi UFJ Card 

A Mitsubishi UFJ Card designed in collaboration with KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS will be produced. Additionally, a merchandise redemption function linked to a smartphone application is planned as well.

 

2. OD 

A brand-new teaser trailer for the studio's latest title, “OD,” presented with XBOX GAME STUDIOS, is now available.

OD - KNOCK Teaser TrailerYouTubehttps://youtu.be/eHCqxLtwy5g

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Michael Sarnosky, the director of the film adaptation of DEATH STRANDING, also made an appearance to discuss his feelings about his involvement in the project and gave a glimpse into the film's direction and storyline.

For more information, please see the event archive.
For more information, please check the archivehttps://youtu.be/P6CaAu3T7l0
 

4.『DEATH STRANDING MOSQUITOWorking Title)』

DEATH STRANDING MOSQUITO, an animated franchise project of the DEATH STRANDING series, has been announced. For more information, please click here.

「DEATH STRANDING MOSQUITO(Working Title)」| Teaser Trailer:https://youtu.be/GFLoRTwPtic

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5.“PHYSINT”

The studio also gave an update on its latest action espionage game currently in development, PHYSINT” and released visual art and information on three actors as well.

Cast 

  • Charlee Fraser
  • Ma Dong-Seok
  • Minami Hamabe

For more information, please see the archivehttps://youtu.be/P6CaAu3T7l0

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6.作(ZAKULudens

KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS also announced a collaboration with Shimizu Seizaburo Shoten, a sake brewery in Suzuka City, Mie Prefecture. The collaboration includes the studio’s mascot “LUDENS” and features Shimizu Seizaburo Shoten’s flagship brand “ZAKU” to celebrate the independent studio’s 10th Anniversary.

作(ZAKU)× KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS, Special Movie: https://youtu.be/zx_-K7BAgxE

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7.Special exhibition

Special exhibition to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the company's founding We are pleased to announce the opening of a special exhibition that will allow visitors to look back on our history and experience our vision for the future. Details will be announced on the official KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS website and social channels soon.

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8.Niantic Spatial

The studio announced a new partnership with Niantic Spatial. The new collaboration will push the boundaries of what’s possible in interactive storytelling. 

KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS and Niantic Spatial: A New Dawnhttps://youtu.be/oKyj6CDUH64

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In addition, the event Beyond The Strand featured a special panel on the studio's third phase.

Hosted by Jeff Keighley, the panel featured Hideo Kojima, George Miller, Guillermo del Toro and Mamoru Oshii where they discussed the “Future of Entertainment”.

Please see the Beyond The Strand archive for a video of the panel.

Link to Beyond The Strand archivehttps://youtu.be/P6CaAu3T7l0

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We have been able to celebrate 10 years by following and building on our connections.

We will continue to cherish our connections with you and continue to sail toward the third phase in our studio evolution.

From all of us at KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS, thank you for support and stay tuned for more announcements!

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