Bill Skarsgård, the star of Physint, recently discussed his reasons for joining Hideo Kojima's new project, stating that the game will include approximately 8 hours of narrative content. However, the specific meaning of this figure has not yet been officially explained.
In a podcast hosted by Josh Horowitz, Skarsgård recalled playing the Metal Gear series in his youth, including the original title and what he referred to as the "last one," Metal Gear V: The Phantom Pain. Therefore, starring in Hideo Kojima's new project was a significant event for him.
He stated that he has always been fascinated by the mythology and world created by Hideo Kojima, and was also drawn to Kojima's own sense of mystery and charisma. In Skarsgård's view, Kojima is not just an auteur creator, but also a "video game author" who skillfully employs cinematic language.
Skarsgård also asked Kojima if he would ever make a film, to which he received a negative response. According to Skarsgård, Kojima believes he is creating a new medium. Skarsgård also confirmed that Physint will use performance capture, a production method commonly seen in Hideo Kojima's recent works.
Currently, the claim of "approximately 8 hours of narrative content" comes solely from Skarsgård's recent interview. It remains unclear whether this refers to cutscenes, the full story campaign, or other narrative segments, so it should not be directly interpreted as the game's total playtime.