Does Microsoft own Konami?

Microsoft has apparently acquired all Konami IPs, including sacred gaming monsters like Metal Gear, Silent Hill, and Castlevania. “Konami will also retain the right to create new gaming material based on the games they have released in the past.

Is Konami selling Silent Hill?

Legendary Japanese publisher Konami, creator of games such as Metal Gear, Silent Hill, Castlevania, and Contra, appears to be closing its doors to the video game world. There have not been any new installments of the company’s flagship games since Metal Gear Survive was released in February 2018.

Is Sony trying to buy MGS?

Sony are not buying Metal Gear Solid or Silent Hill IPs Hideo Kojima confirmed in his latest interview. And while it’s good to know that Silent Hill series will not become exclusive to one platform, the next game will be coming only to PlayStation 5 since Sony are funding the development of the game.

Who owns MGS IP?

Kojima Productions Co., Ltd. is a prominent Japanese video game development studio founded in 2005 by video game designer Hideo Kojima, creator of the Metal Gear series. It was established as a subsidiary of Konami. The studio had around 100 employees, but grew to over 200 for Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots.

Did Konami sell their IPs?

Konami recently stated in an investors announcement that they will be dissolving their internal development teams, sparking anticipation online that they may be selling some of their beloved IPs like Metal Gear Solid, Silent Hill etc. We have not ‘shut down’ our video gaming division,” Konami said.

Will Kojima buy MGS?

Not likely at all. Kojima wouldn’t have the money and he’s been wanting to leave the series behind him for years, and Konami probably wouldn’t want to sell it to him anyway. Better to have Kojima as far away from any future Metal Gear games as possible.

Who has the rights to Metal Gear?

Konami

How much is the Metal Gear franchise worth?

If we take Sony Pictures Entertainment highest revenue of US$9.12, then adopt a revenue multiple of 5 we get a valuation of US$45B.

What is Hideo Kojima net worth?

How much is Hideo Kojima Worth? Hideo Kojima Net Worth: Hideo Kojima is a Japanese video game designer who has a net worth of $30 million. Also known as Joakim Mogren, he is probably most famous for being the longtime director of game-maker Kojima Productions and a former Vice President of Konami Digital Entertainment.

Will Metal Gear Solid ever come back?

It’s been five years since the last numbered entry in the Metal Gear Solid series released, Metal Gear Solid 5: The Phantom Pain. Since then, there’s only been one other particularly infamous spin-off in the franchise. Two years later, the Metal Gear series has gone quiet with no sign of returning with a sequel.

Was death stranding a commercial failure?

Death Stranding has been a commercial success, confirms Hideo Kojima. I do not think this will be too much of a shock to people, but Hideo Kojima has confirmed that Death Stranding has been a commercial success, which has led to Kojima Productions making a profit and securing funding for its next project.