If we would count the names in gaming industry that does not really need any more fame or interest, Hideo Kojima would be definitely one of them. But reports show that after the announcement of Death Stranding 2, the interest in his work literally skyrocketed. 

Hideo Kojima already has a strong legacy thanks to his work so far, such as Metal Gear Solid series. Kojima left Konami in 2015 and re-established Kojima Productions, partnering with Sony Interactive Entertainment in order to continue his work. Death Stranding was one of these pieces of art, and now we are looking at the sequel.

According to the reports, Google searches for Kojima increased by 3866.68% after the announcement of Death Stranding 2. Another data shows that the Kojima games saw an increased rate of online search by 5297%. This means that the announcement in The Game Awards got people to check and try the older games. Kojima was already a famous figure in the industry and definitely did not “need” any push upwards, but this is truly incredible and unbelieveable.