Despite its 2020 release, fans of Cyberpunk 2077 speculate they have stumbled upon a new Easter Egg linked to Hideo Kojima's forthcoming title OD. This horror project is a collaboration between Kojima Productions and Xbox Game Studios, unveiled at The Game Awards 2023. Revisiting Cyberpunk 2077, players theorize that Kojima's cameo dialogue in the game hints at OD's development, suggesting this teaser would pay off in approximately three years.
Cyberpunk 2077 is renowned for its celebrity cameos, notably Keanu Reeves as Johnny Silverhand and Idris Elba as Solomon Reed in the Phantom Liberty expansion. Beyond these stars, the game features minor appearances by celebrities like Jesse Cox, CohnCarnage, and Grimes. Kojima's cameo in Cyberpunk 2077 stands out due to its cryptic dialogue and potential connection to OD's evolution.
Unveiling the Deeper Meaning of Cyberpunk 2077's Kojima Easter Egg
To uncover the Hideo Kojima Easter Egg in Cyberpunk 2077, players must pay attention during The Heist main mission in the game's initial act. While infiltrating Konpeki Plaza, V and Jackie, disguised as Militech representatives, aim to steal the Relic from Yorinobu Arasaka. Upon entering Konpeki Plaza, players are directed to the hotel's bar for a drink before proceeding to their room, where they encounter Hideyoshi Oshima, a character modeled after and voiced by Hideo Kojima.
Listening to Oshima reveals dialogues reminiscent of Kojima's own discussions. Oshima expresses a desire to push the boundaries of braindance capabilities in Cyberpunk 2077, mentioning collaboration with a Tokyo team to capture genuine human emotions in braindances. While braindances are fictional in the game's world, Kojima's dialogue mirrors his game development philosophy.
How Kojima's Cyberpunk 2077 Easter Egg Might Have Teased OD
Initially, viewers of Kojima's cameo in Cyberpunk 2077 might have interpreted the character's dialogue as general musings on modern media and entertainment creation. However, post the OD trailer reveal, this dialogue takes on new significance. The emphasis on capturing authentic human emotions aligns with OD's trailer from The Game Awards 2023, where characters display discomfort culminating in a terrified scream. Kojima's talk of showcasing complex emotions in his Cyberpunk 2077 cameo foreshadows potential themes in OD.