Japanese director Hideo Kojima has been confirmed as the headliner for BGS 2025. Responsible for classics like Metal Gear Solid and the highly anticipated Death Stranding 2, Kojima will be at the fair on October 11th and 12th. His appearance will include panels, interviews, and audience sessions.
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This will be Kojima's second visit to Brazil. In 2017, he also attended BGS, even before the release of the first Death Stranding. Now, he returns with a title about to hit stores and promises to share never-before-seen details about the creative process. Tickets for the 11th and 12th are available on the event's official website.
Hideo Kojima returns to Brazil after eight years and is expected to attract crowds
Hideo Kojima last visited Brazil in 2017, when the first version of Death Stranding was still a secret. Since then, the director has maintained close contact with Brazilian fans through social media and interviews. Furthermore, the return in 2025 confirms the event's prestige and the creator's affection for the local public.
Hideo Kojima's presence at the fair will focus on promoting Death Stranding 2 On the Beach. The game hits the market on June 26th and has been promoted with trailers and appearances at international events. Thus, BGS marks one of the last stops on the director's global tour before its release.
Brazilian audiences are expected to see exclusive content and detailed commentary about the new game firsthand. Kojima himself will also provide behind-the-scenes insights into the game's production and explain how the narrative elements were developed. The Kojima Productions team will also be present to interact with the press and attendees.
The event is expected to break records and attract international coverage.
With Kojima's confirmation, Brasil Game Show organizers expect a significant increase in ticket demand. The event had already broken attendance records in 2023 and expects to surpass the previous mark this year. Thus, the Japanese director's presence is expected to attract attention from foreign media and once again put the event in the spotlight on the global stage.
BGS will take place from October 9th to 12th at Expo Center Norte in São Paulo. The fair's structure includes gaming areas, product launches, championships, and brand activations. Organizers are also promising a historic edition with more international participants, yet to be revealed.
Kojima reinforces the importance of Latin America in the gaming market
Hideo Kojima's visit to Brazil reinforces the appreciation of the Latin American market by major game studios. The region's audience is known for its enthusiasm and loyalty to the most established franchises. On the other hand, the choice of BGS as one of the stops on the global tour indicates that the country has established itself as a strategic location for industry releases.
Kojima has stated in several interviews that he considers Brazil one of the countries most passionate about games and his work. Thus, the 2025 visit marks another chapter in this relationship with Brazilian fans. The director is expected to grant exclusive interviews to national media outlets and discuss future projects for Kojima Productions.
