Kojima's OD teases social horror twists

Hideo Kojima's upcoming game, codenamed OD, might incorporate social horror elements, as recent trademark applications by Kojima Productions suggest. These applications include terms such as "Social Scream System" and "Social Stealth System," sparking speculation about potential game features. Fans are theorizing that these systems could introduce multiplayer influences within a primary single-player experience, similar to mechanisms found in Kojima's previous title, Death Stranding. Such features could allow for player interactions or impacts on the game environment and story, though details remain unclear. Additionally, a documentary about the esteemed game developer is set to release on Disney+ in the forthcoming spring.

Though details are scarce, the recently filed trademarks for "Social Scream System" and "Social Stealth System" imply that OD might feature unique social interaction mechanics within the game, possibly affecting how the narrative unfolds for each player through multiplayer elements in a single-player setting.