Hideo Kojima has shortly before a expected State of Play The rumor mill has been fueled once again. The developer posted a photo of himself editing a video – nothing more. But the timing is conspicuous, and the community is already drawing clear conclusions.
Kojima simply wrote that it was his first cut in about eight months. The screen is blurry, but immediately familiar to fans, with the typical overlay "A Hideo Kojima Game“No game footage and no date. Nevertheless, that's enough to spark speculation.”
State of Play as the most likely stage
Sony has not yet announced a date for February 2026. State of Play It's not officially confirmed, but the timeframe fits with the usual schedule. If Kojima wants to announce something, this format would be a logical choice – especially if it's a PlayStation-related project.
The hottest tip right now: a PC trailer for Death Stranding 2A PC version following the console release wouldn't be surprising. The PC version of the first game followed some time later, technically enhanced and with its own marketing campaign. A similar approach would be plausible, including a dedicated trailer instead of just a press release.
What are the arguments against other Kojima projects?
Of course, other names are also being considered. ODThe horror project with Xbox Game Studios currently seems less likely. An Xbox Developer Direct took place only a few weeks ago, so major news would be unusual. Phys However, it is still too early in development to release a trailer right now.
It is also striking that Kojima posted an almost identical photo back in February of the previous year, without any Death Stranding 2 which appeared at the State of Play event back then. That puts the current hype into perspective.
The fact is: Kojima is editing a video. It's also a fact that a State of Play presentation in February is considered likely, but not confirmed. Everything beyond that is just speculation. Neither Sony nor Kojima Productions have yet provided any concrete information about what it will be or when it will be shown.
I also think that PS State of Play is the right platform to announce PC games.