Kojima Productions is a renowned Japanese video game development studio founded on December 16, 2015, by legendary game creator Hideo Kojima after his departure from Konami, where he had been involved since 1987[1][2][4]. Headquartered in Tokyo, the studio is dedicated to creating innovative, high-quality interactive entertainment, emphasizing creativity, artistic vision, and pushing technological boundaries[1][4]. The company operates under the motto "From Sapiens to Ludens," reflecting an evolution in play and innovation[1]. The studio's most notable achievement is the critically acclaimed 2019 release *Death Stranding*, which received praise for its unique gameplay, narrative depth, and visual fidelity, winning three awards at The Game Awards 2019 and selling over five million copies worldwide across PS4 and PC by 2021[1][4]. This title marked Kojima Productions’ first independent project after parting ways with Konami, establishing the studio as a standalone creative force in the gaming industry[1][4]. Kojima Productions boasts state-of-the-art development facilities in Tokyo, including in-house motion capture studios and a distinctive office featuring the iconic "TUNNEL" entrance and a life-sized Ludens mascot statue symbolizing the company’s identity[1]. The studio is currently developing new projects, including *Death Stranding 2: On The Beach* and an action-espionage game codenamed *PHYSINT*, while also expanding into film and music through its U.S.-based division[1]. Historically, Kojima Productions originated as a Konami subsidiary in 2005, responsible for the *Metal Gear* series and other titles such as *Zone of the Enders* and *Lunar Knights*, before becoming independent in 2015[2][3]. Today, it remains a creative hub known for delivering "A Hideo Kojima Game" experiences, blending narrative innovation with technological advancement, makin