Hideo Kojima Isn’t Convinced by AI or the Metaverse, Insists Real Physical Connections “Add Color to One’s Life”

'Death Stranding', 'Metal Gear Solid' Director Hideo Kojima Worries Human Overreliance On "Convenient Technology" Will Lead To "A Predetermined Life"

Sam (Norman Reedus) is happy to see Lou (N/A) in Death Stranding 2: On the Beach (2025), Kojima Productions According to the ever-technology-cautious creator of the Metal Gear Solid and Death Stranding Hideo Kojima, while the internet ultimately provides a net positive to humanity, its potential for over reliance stands to absolutely wreck the ‘experience of life’. Sam (Norman Reedus) feeds Lou (N/A) some breakfast in Death Stranding 2: On the B…

Hideo Kojima Isn’t Convinced by AI or the Metaverse, Insists Real Physical Connections “Add Color to One’s Life”

Few creators in the gaming world make titles as strange, boundary-pushing, and otherworldly as Hideo Kojima. From time-bending espionage to sending players on post-apocalyptic delivery missions, his games often feel like they showcase the world from another dimension. Yet, buried beneath the weirdness and surrealism lies a recurring meaning: his stories always have something very real to say about our world. Kojima’s work doesn’t just entertain …

Hideo Kojima says he "kind of hates" the AI assistant in his phone, which is why Death Stranding 2's message is that people shouldn't just rely on technology

"I have no intention to say, 'Stop using the Internet.' Because it’s really convenient... However, I do believe it may be dangerous to get addicted to it"