Hideo Kojima Talks About Creating an Animated Series Based on the Death Stranding Universe

According to the cult game designer, this will not be a direct adaptation of the game, but a separate story taking place in its world.

As Animation Magazine reports, the screenplay for the animated film will be written by Aaron Guzikowski – the creator behind "Prisoners" and the series "Raised by Wolves." The screenwriter admits he's obsessed with Death Stranding's dark world and has long admired Hideo Kojima's work. Plus, he's always dreamed of working on an animated film.

Hideo Kojima and Norman Reedus — Hideo Kojima announced an animated film based on the Death Stranding game

Kojima's Death Stranding hit shelves in 2019 and sold over 10 million copies by 2022. It tells the story of a post-apocalyptic future where scattered remnants of humanity fight for survival. The lead role of Sam Bridges was played by actor Norman Reedus . Sam travels across a devastated United States, battles otherworldly entities that seep into our world from the realm of the dead, and helps people reconnect with each other. The game's sequel is set to launch on June 26th, with Norman Reedus returning as the post-apocalyptic courier. Our editors remind you that Hideo Kojima's name is well-known even to those who've never played his games. After Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain came out – where the lead designer's name appears quite frequently – the gaming community birthed the meme "Kojima is a genius." The meme's creators both poked fun at the game designer's self-love and simultaneously paid tribute to his talents and imaginative vision.