A seemingly unassuming photograph featuring the renowned game designer Hideo Kojima has set the gaming community on fire with excitement, fueling rumours of an impending PlayStation State of Play event. These speculations have ignited hopes for fresh updates on the highly anticipated Death Stranding 2, and the prospect of it arrives sooner than expected has fans buzzing with anticipation.
The most recent PlayStation State of Play livestream unfolded on September 14, and while Sony has a track record of hosting these broadcasts relatively frequently, it’s worth noting a peculiar pattern. These events have historically steered clear of October since 2019, with just one exception.
Hideo Kojima Editing State of Play Video: Fans Speculate on New Game Announcement
Yet, the gaming community broke out with excitement when a recently surfaced image, shared on Twitter by Kojima’s personal assistant, Ayako Terashima, showcased the celebrated game designer immersed in his work with Adobe Premiere Pro video editing software.
A sharp-eyed Twitter user, ItzPaulHD_v1, was quick to notice that the active project appeared to bear the intriguing name “State of Play.” With Terashima confirming that the photograph was taken on September 27, it has fueled unchecked speculation that the next PlayStation State of Play event might be just around the corner.
IM NOT DELUSIONAL I SWEAR IT SAYS HERE STATE OF PLAY pic.twitter.com/HSCErkgzup
— Napauleon (Taylor’s Version) (@ItzPaulHD_v1) September 27, 2023
Since the introduction of State of Play events over four years ago, Sony has only organized three such broadcasts in the fourth quarter. The sole exception to the rule was in 2021 when a State of Play livestream happened in October. Nevertheless, it’s important to exercise caution when interpreting these clues.
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Even if Kojima is diligently preparing a trailer for an upcoming event, it doesn’t necessarily guarantee a State of Play broadcast in the coming month. Based on both his and Terashima’s social media activity, it’s evident that Kojima typically invests several weeks to several months in crafting a trailer.
Now the question that keeps us wondering is this; if the revealed photograph truly shows Kojima working on a State of Play video what could this captivating teaser possibly be about? The exciting speculation is that it might be connected to none other than Death Stranding 2. This particular undertaking happens to be the confirmed PlayStation project currently being developed by Kojima Productions.
The Game Awards in December 2022 finally revealed the awaited sequel, to Death Stranding after teasing fans with hints. However, the trailer, which lasted four minutes raised questions than it provided answers leaving fans eagerly anticipating more updates from Kojima.
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On the other hand, if Kojima’s current editing endeavors aren’t connected to the PlayStation State of Play event, it opens up the possibility that he might be crafting the trailer for his enigmatic Xbox console exclusive, rumored to carry the title Overdose. However, considering Phil Spencer’s recent hint that Kojima’s Xbox project is still in its early stages, this scenario appears somewhat less likely.
While the gaming world eagerly speculates, it’s a waiting game to see what Kojima has up his sleeve and when the next big reveal will happen.
only time will reveal the truth. Until then, fans are buzzing with excitement, eagerly anticipating the surprises that Sony and Hideo Kojima might have in store for them. What do you think? Leave your thoughts in the comments!
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