Anecdote 2019-08
Kojima stated that creating the new company was more difficult than developing Death Stranding: upon becoming independent he had to recover credibility, financing, people and a place to work. Fans of his earlier games helped him in unforeseen ways, and he was able to deal directly with Hollywood actors who appreciated Metal Gear and wanted to participate out of mutual affinity.
Source
VIZ Media — The Creative Gene; official English translation, 2019-08 (Conversation with Gen Hoshino). View source ↗