TheClair Obscur: Expedition 33development team has visited Kojima Productions, leaving fans hoping for a crossover between the breakout RPG and the just-releasedDeath Stranding 2. A crossover between these two game hits would be nothing short of interesting, especially considering that bothDeath Stranding 2andClair Obscur: Expedition 33are front-runners for Game of the Year.
Hideo Kojima is well known for bringing innovative ideas and concepts to the medium—starting with theMetal Gearfranchise, in which he introduced groundbreaking ways to convey meaning through the series’ narrative, incorporating storytelling techniques from the movie industry.Kojima’s distinctive way of designing charactersthrough the game’s narrative was further demonstrated inDeath Stranding, and later inDeath Stranding 2. On the other hand, a new studio called Sandfall Interactive—with only one game under its belt—has already won over players with an RPG that brought together a bunch of different concepts and mechanics, delivering a beautiful story and engaging gameplay. BothClair ObscurandDeath Stranding 2are shaping up to be some of 2025’s best games—and now, an unexpected encounter between their developers may represent some good news for fans.
Video game director Hideo Kojimahas shared a picture on his Twitter account, where he appears with theClair Obscur: Expedition 33development team alongside the skull-faced astronaut mascot, Ludens, at Kojima Productions. Unfortunately, neither Kojima nor Sandfall has provided any details about the visit, which only makes the situation more intriguing for fans. In addition to Kojima, theClair Obscurpublisher, Kepler Interactive, has also posted the picture with the caption “Kojima + Sandfall + Kepler.”
Clair Obscur Devs Pay a Visit to Kojima Productions
The photo has naturally sparked excitement among fans, who are hoping thattwo of the highest-rated 2025 video gamesmight collaborate in some future content update. While a crossover might seem a bit unexpected—especially given how different the games are in terms of setting and genre—it’s undeniably kind of endearing. TheClair Obscurteam had already said it was working on developing new content for the game in the future, along with some changes.
Before this development, Kojima had praised the breakout RPG, joining othermajor figures in the gaming industry who also celebratedClair Obscur: Expedition 33after its release. Among them were Naughty Dog’s Neil Druckmann,Doom’s John Romero, and CD Projekt Red’s global community director. While it’s still unclear whether Kojima Productions and Sandfall will join forces, fans are holding their breath for a collab between these two hit games.
