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Hideo Kojima has revealed that the ongoing video game actors’ strike has affected the production of his Xbox game, as well as his upcoming action spy title for Sony.
in one the tweetKojima said that Kojima Productions was forced to stop scanning and filming actors for the Xbox release OF In the second half of 2024 after the Screen Actors Guild – American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) video game actors strike began in July.
Also, for casting PhysintKojima’s return to the “action espionage” genre was interrupted by the strike. Kojima added that he hopes to resume production in 2025.
SAG-AFTRA video game voice actors accuse game companies of refusing to comply with demands regarding artificial intelligence. Negotiations for a new contract began in October 2022 and SAG-AFTRA members agreed to strike in September 2023. Check out IGN’s feature, What the SAG-AFTRA Video Game Actors Strike Means for Gamersfor more
What this means for both OD and Physint remains to be seen, with both games without an official release window. Both video game/movie hybrids, Nope and Get Out director Jordan Peele collaborate with Kojima on OD. Physint was announced at a Sony State of Play broadcast, suggesting it might come out on PlayStation 6.
Meanwhile, Kojima is at work Death Stranding 2Coming out sometime in 2025, and live action Death Stranding movie with A24. In his tweet, Kojima teased that “other adaptations” are being made, without saying more.
OD and Physint aren’t the only video games affected by the SAG-AFTRA strike. In the last month, Activision confirmed that it had renewed some memberships Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 throw away After fans saw the much-loved Zombies characters with new in-game voices. Activision said at the time, “We respect the personal choice of these performers. Out of respect for all parties, we will not be adding any further comment on the ongoing negotiations with SAG-AFTRA. We hope to have a mutually beneficial outcome as soon as possible.”
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is not subject to the strike because it was in development before July 25, 2024, when the strike began. However, as Activision’s statement suggests, the voice actors may decide not to sign new contracts in solidarity with the striking unions. IGN has reached out to SAG-AFTRA for comment.
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