Over a month later, the affect of Microsoft’s mass layoffs, affecting Undead Labs, Flip 10 Studios, and plenty of extra, can nonetheless be felt. Avalanche’s Contraband has ceased lively improvement 4 years after its announcement, and alleged departures on the Xbox publishing aspect have created concern over future collaborations.
Nevertheless, as confirmed by a Microsoft spokesperson chatting with Bloomberg’s Jason Schreier, Kojima Productions’ OD continues to be within the works. It follows a report by Home windows Central’s Jez Corden concerning the challenge being protected following the layoffs.
Plans can at all times change, however the studio continues to work on the psychological horror title. Director Hideo Kojima is specializing in constructing Physint, which stays within the conceptual phases, however he has talked about how OD might be “completely completely different” and divisive.
Introduced in 2022, OD stars Sophia Lillis (It and It: Chapter Two), Hunter Schafer (Euphoria), and Udo Kier (Melancholia, Halloween). Jordan Peele can also be on board as a author alongside Kojima. A launch date stays unconfirmed, so keep tuned for extra updates.
