| OD | |
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| Developer(s) | Kojima Productions |
| Publisher(s) | Xbox Game Studios |
| Director(s) | Hideo Kojima |
| Producer(s) | Hideo Kojima |
| Designer(s) | Hideo Kojima |
| Writer(s) |
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| Engine | Unreal Engine 5 |
| Release | TBA |
| Genre(s) | Horror |
OD is an upcoming horror game developed by Kojima Productions and published by Xbox Game Studios. The game stars Sophia Lillis, Hunter Schafer and Udo Kier. [1] Hideo Kojima and Jordan Peele served as writers for the game. [2]
While OD's story has not yet been revealed, according to Kojima, the game will "explore the concept of testing your fear threshold, and what it means to OD on fear." [3] Kojima stated he is "working with Xbox Game Studios and their cloud gaming technology to take on the challenge of creating a very unique, immersive, and totally new style of game — or rather, a new form of media." [4]
The partnership between Kojima Productions and Xbox Game Studios to create a game for Xbox leveraging the power of the cloud was revealed at Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase 2022. [5] Kojima revealed the teaser trailer for OD at The Game Awards 2023. [6]
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