Embark on an inspiring mission of human connection beyond the UCA. Sam—with companions by his side—sets out on a new journey to save humanity from extinction. Join them as they traverse a world beset by otherworldly enemies, obstacles and a haunting question: should we have connected? Step by step, legendary game creator Hideo Kojima changes the world once again.
programmer
Akio Sakamoto is a games programmer. Sakamoto has been working with Kojima Productions. Sakamoto started in 2021 as the programmer of Death Stranding Director's Cut. After that, Akio Sakamoto took part as the programmer of Death Stranding 2: On The Beach.
writer
Kenji Yano is a games writer. Yano has been working with Kojima Productions. Yano's first game was Death Stranding Director's Cut published by Sony Interactive Entertainment for PC, PlayStation 5, iOS and macOS in 2021. Then, Kenji Yano went on to work on Death Stranding 2: On The Beach as the writer.
producer
Ken Mendoza is a games producer. Mendoza has been working with Kojima Productions. Mendoza's first published game was Death Stranding Director's Cut released in 2021. Then, Ken Mendoza went on to work on Death Stranding 2: On The Beach as the producer.
producer
James Vance is a games producer. Vance has been working with Capcom, Capcom U.S.A and Kojima Productions. Vance's first game was Umbrella Corps /Biohazard Umbrella Corps published by Capcom for PC and PlayStation 4 in 2016. Then, James Vance went on to work on Death Stranding Director's Cut as the producer. Most recently, James Vance was involved in the development of Death Stranding 2: On The Beach.
composer
Ludvig Forssell is a games composer. Forssell has been working with Kojima Productions. Forssell's first game was Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes published by Konami for PC, Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and Xbox 360 in 2014. Next, Ludvig Forssell worked on P.T. taking on the role of composer. Later, Forssell also was part of the team who developed Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain published by Konami for PC, Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and Xbox 360. Most recently, Ludvig Forssell was involved in the development of Death Stranding 2: On The Beach.
producer
Kenichiro Imaizumi is a games producer and designer. Imaizumi has been working with Konami Digital Entertainment, Kojima Productions, Platinum Games and Ltd.. Imaizumi started in 2008 as the producer of Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots. Then, Kenichiro Imaizumi went on to work on Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker as the producer. Afterwards, Kenichiro Imaizumi worked on Death Stranding Director's Cut developed by Kojima Productions in 2021. The latest work of Kenichiro Imaizumi was Death Stranding 2: On The Beach, published in 2025. At the moment, Imaizumi is working with Konami Digital Entertainment on McFarlane's Evil Prophecy, which was announced for PlayStation 2.
writer
Shuyo Murata is a games writer and director. Murata has been working with Konami Digital Entertainment, Kojima Productions, Konami Computer Entertainment Japan and Cygames. Murata started in 2001 as the writer of Zone of the Enders. After that, Shuyo Murata took part as the writer of Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater. Afterwards, Shuyo Murata worked on ZONE OF THE ENDERS: The 2nd Runner - M∀RS developed by Konami Digital Entertainment in 2018. Most lately, Shuyo Murata worked on Death Stranding 2: On The Beach.
artist
Yoji Shinkawa is a games artist and designer. Shinkawa has been working with Konami Digital Entertainment, Kojima Productions, Platinum Games and Konami Computer Entertainment Japan. Shinkawa started in 1998 as the artist of Metal Gear Solid. Then, Yoji Shinkawa went on to work on Metal Gear: Ghost Babel as the artist. Afterwards, Yoji Shinkawa worked on Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain developed by Kojima Productions in 2015. The latest work of Yoji Shinkawa was Death Stranding 2: On The Beach, published in 2025.
writer,director,producer,designer
Hideo Kojima is a video game designer from Japan. He is famous within the industry as his artwork often blends mediums of cinema and games, achieving revolutionary results in the field.
Kojima is mainly known for Metal Gear series bearing many subsidiaries — Metal Gear Solid, Rising and Online. It is all separate series taking place in one universe. The designer also works on less famous series such as Tokimeki Memorial, Zone of the Enders and Boktai. He often features own cameos in games — frequently the developers present himself.
Kojima's career can be divided into 4 periods: joining the Konami in the eighties and developing first Metal Gears under their leadership; making his way to Konami's top-management, developing Metal Gear Solid and own titles; continuation of MG work and anime franchises launch; leaving Konami and founding Kojima Productions. In own studio, he started working on Death Stranding — official over-genre title.
Kojima is widely regarded in popular culture. He received various awards for best video game developer of all times and everlasting prizes in Halls of Fames.
