Kojima’s OD: Knock Teaser – Intense Horror Promises Shock
- A collaboration between Hideo Kojima, Jordan Peele, and Xbox Game Studios promises a terrifying new horror experience with OD - Knock.
- OD - Knock is a new horror intellectual property (IP) developed by Kojima Productions in collaboration with filmmaker Jordan Peele and published by Xbox Game Studios.
- Unlike Death Stranding, which utilized Kojima Productions' proprietary Decima engine, OD - Knock is being built entirely in Unreal Engine.
OD – Knock: Hideo Kojima and Jordan Peele’s New Horror IP Revealed
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A collaboration between Hideo Kojima, Jordan Peele, and Xbox Game Studios promises a terrifying new horror experience with OD – Knock. The game, built in Unreal Engine, was unveiled at Kojima Productions’ 10th Anniversary event.
What is OD – Knock?
OD – Knock is a new horror intellectual property (IP) developed by Kojima Productions in collaboration with filmmaker Jordan Peele and published by Xbox Game Studios. The project was initially teased before the release of Death Stranding 2, hinting at a new direction for Kojima’s studio.
Unlike Death Stranding, which utilized Kojima Productions’ proprietary Decima engine, OD – Knock is being built entirely in Unreal Engine. This marks a significant shift in advancement tools for the studio.
The first cinematic teaser trailer for OD – Knock was revealed at the Beyond the Strand event, showcasing a disturbing and enigmatic atmosphere. The teaser centers around a series of increasingly unsettling knocks on a red door, a sound that Hideo Kojima himself finds frightening.
The trailer features fragmented text appearing on slates, hinting at the game’s narrative.Key phrases include “Ten Years Since The — Horror –,” and “The Cursed — Have Once Again — Into The Forbidden.” A red card displaying a demonic symbol further amplifies the ominous tone.
Cast and Crew
The cast for OD – Knock was previously revealed and includes:
| Actor | Known For |
|---|---|
| Sophia Lillis | It, Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves |
| Udo Kier | Halloween, Swan Song |
| hunter Schafer | Euphoria |
The involvement of Jordan Peele, known for his critically acclaimed horror films like Get Out and Us, suggests a focus on psychological horror and social commentary within OD – Knock.