Kojima Productions has shown a new look at OD, now subtitled Knock, during a live event in Tokyo marking the studio’s 10th anniversary. Hideo Kojima said the project runs on Unreal Engine 5 and uses “a special system” they’re still testing. Xbox boss Phil Spencer joined him on stage, calling OD “bold, unique, and unmistakably from this studio.” No release date yet, but we have a clearer idea of what OD is trying to do—and not do.
What was actually shown
A fresh teaser played during the live stream, described as in-engine footage. It sets a tense, psychological tone and hints at the “knock” motif.
- In-engine teaser built in Unreal Engine 5
- Psychological horror framing and face-capture focus
- Emphasis on fear and immersion; still no date
- Presented during Kojima Productions’ 10th anniversary event on 23 September 2025 (UAE time)
The footage follows months of radio silence after the project’s first reveal at The Game Awards 2023. Today’s clip suggests OD is moving from concept talk to something you can picture as a playable thing—even if Kojima says the “system” behind it is still under wraps.
The team, the tech, and that “new form of media”
Kojima again framed OD as pushing format as much as visuals. He stressed the tech stack and infrastructure are new—even compared to Decima used for Death Stranding—while Xbox Game Studios provides support.
- Built on Unreal Engine 5 with Xbox’s tech backing
- Kojima calls it a “new” system and experience
- Collaboration with Jordan Peele continues
- Cast includes Sophia Lillis, Hunter Schafer, Udo Kier
The Xbox partnership appears hands-on: Spencer referenced help with the “flashy stuff” and the behind-the-scenes work. That lines up with the way the game was pitched in 2023 as testing players’ “fear threshold” and playing with media boundaries. The subtitle Knock fits that pitch—fear starts at your door.
How today’s reveal fits Kojima’s wider slate
OD isn’t the only thing cooking. At the same anniversary event, Kojima Productions also shared a first visual for Physint, the stealth project for PlayStation, and announced an AR walking game with Niantic—suggesting the studio is splitting attention across genre lines.
- Physint got a first look at its visual
- Kojima x Niantic announced an AR walking game
- Signals a multi-project pipeline at the studio
For anyone tracking the studio, this update shows OD: Knock isn’t being quietly shelved; it sits alongside other projects moving in public.
Is OD: Knock exclusive to Xbox?
OD is published by Xbox Game Studios. Specific platform SKUs haven’t been reconfirmed today, but Xbox/PC is the expectation based on the publisher.
Who’s involved in OD besides Kojima?
Filmmaker Jordan Peele is collaborating on the project. The cast confirmed so far includes Sophia Lillis, Hunter Schafer, and Udo Kier.
When can I play it in the UAE?
There’s no release date yet. For UAE players, watch for a GST-aligned unlock and a possible Game Pass listing closer to launch. We’ll update our UAE guides when Microsoft shares timing.
