Hideo Kojima, the creator of massive beloved titles likeMetal Gear SolidandDeath Stranding,has shared an image of himself in a remote meeting with actor Keanu Reeves.
The image, shared onHideo Kojima’sX account (spotted byAutomaton Media) has spurred the rumor mill to start churning about what this might mean. The image shows Kojima posing with a thumbs up in front of a large TV screen, where a smiling Keanu Reeves is holding up a peace sign.
The image is presented without context, the only caption reading “With Keanu👍” with no further explanation. The cryptic photo has launched many discussions about what the two might be up to.
Keanu And Kojima Image Hint Of The Actor’s Presence In Death Stranding 2
Could Also Be Kojima’s Upcoming Physint
Kojima’s photo was largely met with excitement from the community, as well as many guesses about which project the two would be collaborating on. The most popular theory is that Keanu will beplaying some role in the upcoming sequel toDeath Stranding,titledDeath Stranding 2: On the Beach.
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It’s also very likely thatthis meeting was held in regard to Kojima’s current project, codenamedPhysint.Not much is known aboutPhysintyet, except that it will be an action-espionage game intended to give players aMetal Gear Solidadjacent experience. Kojima stated on the project’s announcement, shared on YouTube byGameSpot, that he hopes the title will “transcend the barriers between film and video game,” making Keanu an ideal choice for the project.
We’re Excited To See Hideo Kojima And Keanu Reeves Finally Working Together
Kojima Has Been Praising Keanu For Years
Keanu Reeves was well-known as an actor in titles likeBill & Ted’s Excellent AdventureandThe Matrixbefore he dipped his toes into the world of video games. Although the iconic characters from his movies have made it into games,the actor’s first real foray into video game acting was as Johnny Silverhand inCyberpunk 2077.The actor will alsolend his voice to Shadow the Hedgehogin the upcomingSonic 3.
The actor has a magnetic allure to many, including, it seems Kojima himself. In an X post three years ago on the officialHideo Kojimaaccount, the video game creator was already praising the actor, saying: “He is not only attractive as an actor and star, but also as a human being. He makes you want to do things with him.” The latter seemed to be anot-so-subtle hint that Kojima wanted to collaborate with Keanu on a future project.The time for that collaboration has finally come, and we couldn’t be more excited to see whatHideo KojimaandKeanu Reeveshave cooked up for their fans.
