Over a month later, the impact of Microsoft’s mass layoffs, affecting Undead Labs, Turn 10 Studios, and many more, can still be felt. Avalanche’s Contraband has ceased active development four years after its announcement, and alleged departures on the Xbox publishing side have created concern over future collaborations.
However, as confirmed by a Microsoft spokesperson speaking to Bloomberg’s Jason Schreier, Kojima Productions’ OD is still in the works. It follows a report by Windows Central’s Jez Corden about the project being safe following the layoffs.
Plans can always change, but the studio continues to work on the psychological horror title. Director Hideo Kojima is focusing on building Physint, which remains in the conceptual stages, but he has mentioned how OD will be “totally different” and divisive.
Announced in 2022, OD stars Sophia Lillis (It and It: Chapter Two), Hunter Schafer (Euphoria), and Udo Kier (Melancholia, Halloween). Jordan Peele is also on board as a writer alongside Kojima. A release date remains unconfirmed, so stay tuned for more updates.
