Hideo Kojima, a renowned figure in the gaming industry, recently stated that he has no intention of playing the upcoming remake of Metal Gear Solid 3. During a conversation with Ssense, he humorously remarked, “No, I won’t,” when asked about trying the remake.

Image Credit: James Quinton/WireImage

Kojima also expressed discontent with the current state of big-budget game development, observing, “Even the visuals and systems are pretty much the same… it’s important to introduce something truly innovative in the industry.”

In his candid discussions, he reflected on modern gaming and lamented the lack of genuine diversity in major titles today, particularly at events like the Summer Game Fest where he felt the presentations lacked originality.

Hideo’s experience stretches far beyond just storytelling; he mentioned his extensive training in assassination techniques and was quoted saying, “I learned so many ways to kill people as well.” This revelation ties back to his commitment to ensuring that gamers experience authentic portrayals of conflict.

As he looks toward future projects, Kojima seems hopeful that indie games will lead the charge in innovation, contrasting sharply with his impressions of mainstream developers who often favor safe investments over creative risks.