Hideo Kojima, 63, pledges to keep making games and will stage Tokyo exhibition

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Hideo Kojima turned 63 and said he is reassessing how he uses his decreasing time while his responsibilities and opportunities grow. He marks 2026 as the 40th year since he began making games and the 10th anniversary of Kojima Productions. Kojima plans an exhibition at Tokyo’s Azabudai Hills Gallery from late October through the end of the year and says he intends to continue focusing on making games despite a busier schedule. This matters because Kojima remains a high-profile creator behind franchises such as Metal Gear and Death Stranding, so his ongoing involvement will shape future projects and industry visibility.

• Kojima announced he turned 63 and is reflecting on how to prioritize his time as demands increase.
• 2026 is both the 40th anniversary of when he began making games and the 10th anniversary of Kojima Productions.
• An exhibition of his work will run at Tokyo’s Azabudai Hills Gallery from the end of October until the end of the year.
• He says he will continue to focus on making games despite receiving many opportunities and facing a shrinking amount of time.