Kojima's OD trailer teases Silent Hill Easter egg

The latest scoop in the gaming world hints at an exciting development from Hideo Kojima's recent Game Awards reveal of his new project, OD. The cryptic first trailer of OD has sent fans into a frenzy as it contains potential Silent Hill references, rummaging through layers of mystery synonymous with Kojima's style. Notable faces like Sophia Lillis, Hunter Schafer, and Udo Kier star in the enigmatic video, yet it's Kier's section that sparked the internet's curiosity. The seemingly innocuous letters that appear in his mouth during the trailer combine to spell "Atami." This Japanese city name cleverly deconstructs into kanji symbols representing 'silent' and 'hill,' potentially nodding at Kojima's previously aborted Silent Hills project featuring Norman Reedus, Guillermo del Toro, and Junji Ito. Despite the absence of a clear announcement or release date for OD, the breadcrumbs laid out could suggest Kojima reviving concepts from his dormant Silent Hills game. Gamers are left anticipating further details on OD and the follow-up to the acclaimed Death Stranding.

No official confirmation links OD to the cancelled Silent Hills. However, the teaser features potential references, suggesting that Kojima may be revisiting some ideas from the unreleased game. Fans will have to wait for more information to know for sure.