Sony has revealed more details about Hideo Kojima’s first game at his new independent studio, confirming that the title is also scheduled to launch on PC following its release on PS4.
While Sony is “not disclosing details” on how long the game’s PS4 exclusivity will last, it says that the game “is planned to become available on PC (after PS4)”, and that it will be a “console exclusive”, meaning it won’t ever arrive on Xbox One.
The game won’t be linked to Metal Gear Solid or the cancelled Silent Hills, either, Sony says, instead being “something completely new”. The game will be published by Sony Computer Entertainment who will “provide support [to the game’s development] as necessary”.
It won’t confirm, however, who owns the copyright to the game, simply stating that it will “announce further details when ready”.
“Kojima is an extremely creative and passionate game designer who has made countless contributions to PlayStation and the gaming industry,” Sony Computer Entertainment said in a Q&A posted by PlayStation community manager Pad Poet.
“By having Kojima develop his first independent title to PS4, we believe that we can deliver completely new gaming experiences made possibly only by Kojima, to gaming fans worldwide. We are not disclosing further details on how this agreement was realized.”
Kojima announced Kojima Productions earlier today following his exit from Konami.
Konami, meanwhile, has yet to publicly acknowledge his departure.
Sony adds that “Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd. will remain one of SCE’s most important publishers, and our relationship with them will not change.”
Q1. I heard that SCE has signed an agreement with Kojima Productions, a studio newly formed by Hideo Kojima. What are the specifics of the agreement?
Kojima Productions has agreed to develop its first software title as a console exclusive to PS4. We do not disclose further details.
Q2. When was the agreement signed?
We have announced immediately after the contract was signed, Wednesday, Dec 16, 2015.
Q3. Does this mean Kojima Productions now belongs under SCE WWS?
No, it is an independent studio.
Q4. Is SCE making an investment in Kojima Productions? What is the total cost of the agreement? Is it incorporated in the G&NS forecast? How much impact will this have to Sony’s overall operating performance?
SCE is not investing in Kojima Productions. Cost of the contract is undisclosed. Cost is already incorporated. Impact is minimal.
Q5. Why is Kojima Productions bringing their very first software to PS4 as a console exclusive? How did it come about?
Kojima is an extremely creative and passionate game designer who has made countless contributions to PlayStation and the gaming industry. By having Kojima develop his first independent title to PS4, we believe that we can deliver completely new gaming experiences made possibly only by Kojima, to gaming fans worldwide. We are not disclosing further details on how this agreement was realized.
Q6. What other platforms will Kojima’s first independent title be available on, besides PS4?
The title is planned to become available on PC (after PS4).
Q7. How long is the exclusivity?
We are not disclosing details.
Q8. Will Kojima’s second title (and beyond) not be PlayStation console exclusives?
We announced an agreement regarding Kojima’s first title, and SCE cannot comment on titles beyond that.
Q9. Does this have anything to do with Hideo Kojima not attending the PS Award on Dec 3?
Who will attend the PS Award ceremony is decided by the publisher and SCE cannot comment on anything further.
Q10. Will your relationship with Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd. be affected by this agreement?
Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd. will remain one of SCE’s most important publishers, and our relationship with them will not change. In regards to the first title of Kojima Productions:
Q11. What will the first title be about?
It will be something completely new. We have nothing further to announce at this point in time.
Q12. Will the title have something to do with the METAL GEAR series?
No. It will be something completely new. “METAL GEAR” is a title from Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd.
Q13. Will the title have something to do with the cancelled Silent Hills sequel?
No. It will be something completely new. “Silent Hill” is a title from Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd.
Q14. Are there any possibilities for the title to support PS VR?
We have nothing to announce at this point in time. We will announce further details of the title when ready.
Q15. Are there any possibilities for the title to become available on PS Vita?
Q16. When will the title become available? Will it be available worldwide?
Q17. Will SCE WWS and Kojima Productions develop the first title together?
The software title will be developed by Kojima Productions, but SCE will provide support as necessary.
Q18. Which company will publish the first title?
SCE will be the publisher.
Q19. Will the title’s copyright belong to SCE?
We have nothing to announce at this point in time. We will announce further details when ready.
Q20. Will all future titles developed by Kojima Productions be released on PS4?
Q21. Will Kojima Productions develop titles for other platforms while working on the PS4 console exclusive title?
Q22. Are there any possibilities for the title to be released on the next generation platform?
Kojima Productions has agreed to bring their very first software to PS4 as a console exclusive. We do not disclose further details.
Q23. How many staff?
Details are not disclosed.
Q24. Is the studio headquartered in Japan? What is the address?
Yes, headquarter is in Japan. Address is not disclosed
Q25. Can you tell me further details of Kojima Productions?
Please contact Kojima Productions for further details.
Source: medium.com (Thanks @TomNinetyTwo)
