Kojima Surprised by Wachowskis' Offer for Matrix Game

In a surprising revelation, Hideo Kojima, the acclaimed developer behind the Metal Gear Solid and Death Stranding franchises, has disclosed that he was unaware of the Wachowskis' offer for him to create a Matrix video game.

According to a report by IGN, the Wachowskis, the writers and directors behind the iconic Matrix movies, were eager to collaborate with Kojima on a game adaptation of the franchise. However, when the Wachowskis approached Konami, the publisher reportedly turned down the proposal.

In a message posted on social media, Kojima expressed his surprise at the news, stating that "in all these 26 years, no one ever told me such a conversation had taken place." He acknowledged that he and the Wachowskis were mutual fans and had exchanged emails, but the offer for a Matrix game was never communicated to him.

At the time, Kojima was already deeply immersed in the development of Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty, which likely made it challenging for him to take on an additional project. However, Kojima noted that "if someone had told me, maybe there could've been a way to make it work."

Despite the missed opportunity, Kojima's career has continued to flourish, with the developer working on a number of new projects, including the upcoming horror game OD for Xbox Game Studios. The Matrix franchise has also seen its fair share of video game adaptations, including Enter the Matrix, The Matrix: Path of Neo, and The Matrix Online.