After a decade of service with the company, Kojima Productions' composer has confirmed that he's going freelance.
The said composer, Ludvig Forssell, announced his decision to leave Kojima Productions via Twitter. This disappointing piece of news followed an earlier tweet many speculated meant that a new Kojima Productions game was going to be announced soon. Famed Composer Leaves Kojima Productions https://twitter.com/Ludvig_Forssell/status/1377093367327195138
Despite having only "worked" with Kojima for 10 years with Kojima Productions, Forssell has had a hand on multiple AAA projects. He's served as the composed on both Metal Gear Solid 5: Ground Zeroes and Metal Gear Solid 5: The Phantom Pain. He was also the composer for Konami's canceled horror video game, P.T.
Most recently, Forssell worked as Kojima Productions' in-house lead composer and audio director for Death Stranding. He is also believed to have contributed music for the studios' next unannounced title. However, it remains unknown just how involved he was with the said project.
Throughout Forssell's career, his score and works have won numerous awards and nominations. This includes his work on Death Stranding. In particular, his score for Death Stranding received two nominations at the 2020 BAFTAs.
In addition to his work with Kojima Productions, the Swedish composer also contributed music to other media as well. This includes Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Netflix's Ultraman series, and the 2016 British black comedy-action film, Free Fire.