PS5 exclusive survival horror game Abandoned has been turning heads since its reveal earlier this year, but it's also generated quite a bit of interest for another reason. Despite Blue Box Game Studios outright denying that Abandoned has any kind of association with Hideo Kojima or Silent Hill, rumors have persisted that the game is secretly being developed by Kojima Productions. And now it seems Blue Box is leaning in to those rumors with its latest social media post.

Blue Box Game Studios has released an image that shows the Abandoned logo along with the "Realtime Experience" that's coming next month. For the uninitiated, the Abandoned Realtime Experience is an app that will go live on August 10. Later in August, the app will be how those interested in Abandoned can see a new trailer for the game. Pre-load will apparently be available starting July 29, though the app has been delayed in the past and there's always a chance it could get pushed back again.

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The background of the image is blurred, but it looks very similar to Big Boss of Metal Gear Solid fame, complete with eyepatch. The eyepatch is on the wrong eye, but otherwise this seems to be a clear attempt to further stir the pot and continue the conspiracy theory that Abandoned is a secret Hideo Kojima game.

As previously stated, Blue Box has repeatedly denied that it has any connection with Hideo Kojima, Konami, or Silent Hill. One would think that the studio would try to distance itself from these comparisons, especially since it has one of its denials as its pinned tweet. However, this new image is only serving to further connect Abandoned with Kojima and Konami. The only difference is that this is drumming up Metal Gear Solid comparisons instead of the usual Silent Hill ones.

Some fans may take this as a sign that Abandoned is genuinely a secret Hideo Kojima game, but the evidence does not point that way. Reputable insiders believe that Hideo Kojima is making an Xbox game, not a PS5 exclusive. And if the reports are to be believed, PlayStation apparently had the chance to secure Kojima's next game as a PS5 exclusive but passed on the opportunity.

As for what Kojima's next game is, that remains to be seen. All signs point to Kojima's next title being a horror game, which is something else that has helped fuel the rumors that Abandoned could potentially be from the famed developer. For now, though, fans shouldn't count on Abandoned having any genuine connection to Kojima or his works.

Abandoned is in development for PS5.

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