Hideo Kojima Shares New Screenshot Of Upcoming Horror Game OD And…Hey, That Looks Like PT
Kojima’s *OD* teases a ‘PT-like’ horror twist—and Xbox’s role in its secret survival system
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The brief
Hideo Kojima has shared a new screenshot of *OD*, his upcoming horror game, sparking comparisons to *Silent Hills* (*PT*) due to visual similarities. Coverage from *Kotaku*, *IGN*, *Video Games Chronicle*, and *Insider Gaming* highlights the game’s experimental mechanics and Kojima’s close collaboration with Xbox.
Speculation centers on whether *OD* will adopt narrative or gameplay elements reminiscent of *PT*, though no official confirmation exists. The ‘survival system’ detail suggests a focus on player comfort amid horror, contrasting with *PT*’s psychological endurance test.
Watch for: - Whether *OD*’s ‘secret system’ will be revealed in detail during Xbox’s upcoming E3 2026 showcase or a dedicated Kojima press event. - Potential leaks or trailers confirming *PT*’s influence on *OD*’s design, given Kojima’s history with the franchise. - Industry reactions to Asha Sharma’s claim that Xbox may be grooming a successor to Kojima’s creative vision, tied to *OD*’s development.
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Quick answers
Is *OD* confirmed to be on Xbox?
No. While Kojima has praised Xbox and Phil Spencer’s understanding of *OD*, no official platform announcement has been made.
Will *OD* include *PT*’s branching narratives?
Coverage does not yet specify. The screenshot comparison is visual only; no gameplay or story details have been confirmed.
What is the ‘secret system’ for scared players?
Kojima described it as a tool to aid players struggling with the game’s horror elements, but no mechanics or examples have been disclosed.
Coverage (6)
- "It's something that no one has ever seen before.": Hideo Kojima says OD will be unlike any game before it Windows Central · 1d ago
- Asha Sharma Suggests XBOX Might Discover ‘The Next Kojima’ Insider Gaming · 1d ago
- OD has a secret system to help players too scared to keep playing, Kojima says Video Games Chronicle · 1d ago
- Kojima Says Only Xbox And Phil Spencer Understood OD, His New Horror Game Kotaku · 1d ago
- Hideo Kojima Teases 'New Game System' for OD IGN · 1d ago
- Hideo Kojima Shares New Screenshot Of Upcoming Horror Game OD And…Hey, That Looks Like PT Kotaku · 1d ago
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