September 24th, 2025 — At Beyond The Strand, a celebration of KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS 10th anniversary, Hideo Kojima was joined by a surprise guest, Niantic Spatial CEO John Hanke. On stage the pair announced a new technology partnership that will leverage Niantic Spatial's geospatial AI technology to bring Hideo Kojima's iconic storytelling into the real world.  

「KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS and Niantic Spatial: A New Dawn（YouTube）」：here

The collaboration marks a significant moment for both companies and a shared vision to push the boundaries of what's possible in interactive storytelling. For KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS, it's a bold expansion into new forms of media beyond traditional gaming. For Niantic Spatial, it underlines the potential of geospatial AI technology to transform how people and machines understand and interact with the physical world.  

“At Niantic Spatial, we're building a living model of the world that people and machines can talk to, creating a new canvas for real-world storytelling and interaction,” said John Hanke, CEO of Niantic Spatial. “We are delighted to be working with KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS to explore what our combined creativity and innovation can accomplish for new and existing fans.” 

Watch the recorded stream via IGN, here [LINK]