Kojima Productions Announces Partnership With Niantic Spatial For New AR-Based Project

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At the 10th anniversary event for Kojima Productions, Hideo Kojima and John Hanke, CEO of Niantic Spatial, revealed a collaboration between their companies. They’re creating a new game that will use Niantic Spatial’s technology to blend Kojima’s famous storytelling with the real world. A short teaser video announcing the partnership is available to watch.

Although the exact details are still unknown, the new game coming from Kojima Productions and Niantic Spatial will probably be an augmented reality (AR) game, much like Niantic’s previous hits such as *Ingress* and *Pokémon Go*. The announcement highlights Kojima Productions’ skill in storytelling and their ambition to create narratives that go beyond typical video games.

Niantic Spatial is creating a dynamic, interactive digital world that both people and computers can understand. As Niantic’s Hanke explained, this will open up new possibilities for telling stories and experiencing the real world. They’re excited to partner with Kojima Productions to combine their creative strengths and bring something special to fans old and new.

The announcement included a short video focusing on everyday people in different locations, often interacting with augmented reality images. Combined with the music, this suggests a possible connection to the world of *Death Stranding*, though neither company has officially confirmed this. The video concludes with the tagline, “The future starts today.”

During the anniversary event, Kojima shared his vision for a new game that would utilize Niantic Spatial’s technology. He expressed a desire to move game creation beyond traditional screens, offering a more immersive experience.

Kojima explained that he’s always been interested in bringing the creativity of games into the real world, rather than just keeping it on screens like phones. He found the idea of art and entertainment being a part of everyday life really exciting. Seeing Niantic’s technology, he believed it could make this possible, which led to their collaboration.

Okay, so I can’t spill all the details just yet, but imagine this: even doing something mundane, like tackling a tough hike, can be genuinely fun and engaging. It’s kind of like what *Death Stranding* tried to do, but in real life! Think about actually connecting with people around you, or really interacting with your city and the world around you. Before, we were focused on virtual reality, but this time I’m aiming for something that blends the digital with the *real* world.

So, earlier this year, Scopely bought a big chunk of Niantic – the part that makes licensed games – for a whopping $3.5 billion. Because of that, Niantic decided to create a new company called Niantic Spatial, led by the original founder, Hanke. They’re now focusing all their energy on becoming a leader in what they call “geospatial AI” – basically, using technology to understand and interact with the real world around us.

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2025-09-23 16:41