Kojima Expresses Preference for Smaller Development Teams

Sure thing, here we go.

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You ever notice how some folks just like to keep things small and cozy? I’m thinking of Hideo Kojima, the guy’s been around forever in the games world, right? Well, he’s all about these little teams nowadays. Weird, I know.

So, Kojima was chatting away at some press thing — don’t remember where I saw it, maybe on Dexerto? — and he started talking about this game, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. Now, get this, they’ve got a tiny team! Like, only 30-ish people. But then you see the credits, and bam! Loads of other folks from outside companies. Wild, huh?

Kojima kinda reminisced, saying, back in his day, they were just a bunch of six or so. Can’t imagine, really. You did everything yourself. Now it’s like a massive operation. Too many cooks, and all that jazz, ya know? Sometimes things just… don’t pan out right because, well, too many people.

And then he threw in a mention about Sandfall. They’ve got a cute little crew of 33, plus a dog, haha. Sounds perfect if you ask me. He’s dreaming of creating something big but with this tight-knit squad. It’s like a struggle (battle?) between keeping it all neat and efficient and going all grandiose. It’s a trip, honestly.