Hideo Kojima’s deal with Xbox is moving forward.
According to a new GamesBeat report, Hideo Kojima has signed a letter of intent with Microsoft, as a first step in an agreement that would see the legendary designer’s next project published by Xbox.
Neither Microsoft nor Kojima have publicly announced they’re talking to one another, of course, but this signing indicates that things are moving forward. The next step is for lawyers on both sides to negotiate the details, and work out the specifics.
The report also revealed that Kim Swift, veteran game designer who worked on Portal, Left 4 Dead and other projects, has joined Microsoft specifically to help Kojima bring his next idea to life. Swift was chosen for her expertise working on cloud games at Stadia. Kojima previously, of course,…

