Hideo Kojima Says He’ll Keep Making Games After Death — With a USB Full of Ideas

Legendary game designer Hideo Kojima has never been one to follow convention, but his latest revelation may be his most mind-bending yet. In a recent interview, Kojima claimed that he has stored a USB drive filled with game concepts, scripts, and design outlines that could allow his creative legacy to continue posthumously.

I’ve archived many ideas — full game concepts — on a USB that I’ve left instructions for,” Kojima said, reportedly with a smile. “If something happens to me, I want my team to continue. Even after I die, I will keep creating games.”

The USB is said to contain dozens of original IPs, world-building documents, and even outlines for potential Death Stranding sequels and new experimental titles that push the boundaries of interactivity — a hallmark of Kojima’s career since his days at Konami with Metal Gear Solid.

Fans and followers of Kojima Productions are unsurprised by the announcement, given Kojima’s well-known fascination with legacy, artificial intelligence, and digital immortality. Some even joked that he’s working on a real-life version of Death Stranding’s Bridge Baby system — but for developers.

While it’s unclear how feasible it is for Kojima’s ideas to be executed without his direct input, his team at Kojima Productions has grown into a powerhouse of talent. With projects like Death Stranding 2: On the Beach in development and a new Xbox-exclusive title, OD, in the works, it’s clear the studio already embraces experimental storytelling — and might just be up to the task of channeling Kojima’s posthumous visions.

Until that day comes, however, Kojima remains very much alive and as creatively restless as ever. But in true Kojima fashion, he’s already planning the next chapter — even if he won’t be around to see it.

As always, with Hideo Kojima, the line between genius and sci-fi just keeps getting thinner.