Kojima compares the impact of AI on games to the move to 3D graphics

Gaming has always been driven by technology, says Kojima


Pop Culture & Art September 01, 2025 Less than a minute read

During his tour stop in Saudi Arabia, Death Stranding 2 director Hideo Kojima shared his thoughts on the evolution of gaming. “Gaming has always been driven by technology,” he said in a panel discussion, according to Rolling Stone. “At first, games were 2D with just 16 colors and 16 bits.

The first major shift was the move to 3D. The second came with internet connectivity, allowing online play. Now, the third big change is the rise of AI in game development. We’re not just talking about ChatGPT; AI learns from how players interact with games, and I believe developers will harness that.”

Despite his insights on AI, Kojima revealed he isn’t much of a gamer these days. “I probably play only one game a year,” he admitted, preferring to spend time going to movies or visiting museums over chatting with bots or playing games.

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