Hideo Kojima expressed his concern about the advancement of the digital format following the announcement about the end of production of physical discs for PlayStation.
The creator of Metal Gear Solid and Death Stranding warned that the change could also extend to cinema and other digital content.
Hideo Kojima expressed his concern about the advancement of the digital format
What Hideo Kojima said about the future of digital video games
Hideo Kojima spoke during the Il Cinema in Piazza festival in Rome, where he referred to the future of digital distribution of video games and audiovisual content.
His statements came just days after PlayStation announced that it would stop producing new physical discs starting in January 2028.
"As production ends in 2028, this is related to video games, but I grew up with the physical format, so I find it really sad," the developer stated.
What did Hideo Kojima say about the future of digital video games
Why Kojima considers the advancement of the digital format concerning
Hideo Kojima explained that he still continues to buy movies on Blu-ray and music discs because he values the ownership of physical content.
He also recalled a reflection he shared in 2021, when he warned that in the future people could lose access to movies, books, and music they enjoy.
Why Kojima Finds the Advancement of Digital Format Worrisome
During his presentation, he argued that downloaded video games remain stored on the user's hardware, while a complete shift to streaming would change that scenario.
The comparison between video games and streaming platforms
The creator of Death Stranding compared the operation of streaming services with platforms like Netflix and Amazon.
As he explained, in that model, the content remains on external servers, and the user only accesses it through a subscription, without retaining the data on their device.
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Furthermore, he suggested that a change in the conditions of those services could prevent access to movies or video games that were previously available.
The recent decisions fueling the debate
The announcement about the end of production of physical discs for PlayStation added to other recent decisions related to digital distribution.
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Among them, it was mentioned that the physical edition of GTA 6 will include a box without a disc and that the game will be available via a download code.
It was also revealed that users of Sony's digital movies will lose access to a catalog of over 550 titles, even after having purchased them.
Hideo Kojima's warning about the future of entertainment
For Hideo Kojima, the model based exclusively on servers managed by companies raises questions about future access to digital content.
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"That's what is scary. What happens with video games in 2028 could also happen with movies. I would like everyone to keep that in mind," he concluded.
