Hideo Kojima’s Xbox Horror Game, OD, Is Safe From Microsoft ‘Reset’ Plan and Remains in the Works
Hideo Kojima's horror title OD remains in development and is reportedly safe from planned Microsoft Xbox cuts.
📍 The outcome
Hideo Kojima's horror game OD reportedly remained in the works and safe from Microsoft's reset plan and major cuts. The project continued despite Xbox restructuring.
Epilogue added 53d ago, after coverage quieted.
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The story so far
Hideo Kojima's horror project, OD, continues development for Xbox. Despite a broader 'reset' plan involving cuts at Microsoft, reports indicate that OD is not affected and remains in the works.
Coverage from IGN, Insider Gaming, and other outlets emphasizes the project's stability. Additional reports from IMDb and MP1st highlight specific gameplay features, including a system designed for players who are too scared to continue.
Future attention may focus on the game's visual style, as Stevivor notes that a new screenshot bears a resemblance to PT.
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Who reported it (9)
- Hideo Kojima's Xbox Game OD is Reportedly Safe VGChartz · 55d ago
- Kojima’s Horror Game Will Survive The Xbox Bloodbath, It’s Claimed wolfsgamingblog.com · 55d ago
- Hideo Kojima Horror Game OD Safe At Xbox Despite Major Cuts Kotaku · 55d ago
- MSFT: Kojima's Horror Game 'OD' Set to Continue Amid Xbox Restru GuruFocus · 55d ago
- How Hideo Kojima's Od Solves Horror Gaming's Biggest Problem IMDb · 55d ago
- Kojima’s Horror Game “OD” Has a System in Place to Allow People Too Scared to Continue MP1st · 55d ago
- Hideo Kojima’s OD Is Reportedly Safe From Planned Xbox Cuts Insider Gaming · 55d ago
- New screenshot from Kojima Productions’ OD sure looks a lot like PT… Stevivor · 55d ago
- Hideo Kojima’s Xbox Horror Game, OD, Is Safe From Microsoft ‘Reset’ Plan and Remains in the Works IGN · 55d ago broke it first
The obvious questions
Is OD being canceled due to Microsoft's reset plan?
No, according to IGN and Insider Gaming, the game is reportedly safe from those cuts and remains in development.
What specific feature has been mentioned regarding player fear?
MP1st reports that OD has a system in place to allow people who are too scared to continue.
What have recent images of the game suggested?
Stevivor notes that a new screenshot from Kojima Productions' OD looks similar to PT.
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