In a statement provided to VideoGamer.com, a Konami representative said: "Konami Digital Entertainment, including Mr. Kojima, will continue to develop and support Metal Gear products. Please look forward to future announcements."
Konami was hit by major layoffs recently. I wouldn't be surprised if Kojima wasn't promoted/given his own studio etc, and decided to leave. He's one of the greatest developers of our time...working for an underperforming company with evolving goals is not the best spot for him.
I am excited and scared about this whole situation.
For one I am now worried about where he's going, for another I'm excited to see what he will do with his free reign.
Also, I put in a headline recently that I wouldn't be surprised if he starts working on movies. Him and Guillermo del Toro are pretty close and they're both working on silent hills.
