Kojima Productions Reveals First Look at 3 Exciting New Releases
Good Smile Company has announced a new figure of Kojima Productions mascot “LUDENS” is officially in production.
The announcement took place during the Nendoroid FUNS (Good Smile Fest 2026) broadcast on June 4, 2026.
Good Smile Company’s Nendoroid brand is widely known for transforming famous characters into adorable, pocket-sized collectibles.
These figures are popular with collectors thanks to their wide range of movement and diverse swap-out accessories, giving fans total control over how they are displayed.
Kojima Productions is a highly acclaimed independent video game development studio founded by industry veteran Hideo Kojima.
The studio is known for pushing the boundaries of interactive storytelling and cinematic gameplay, most notably with their debut title, Death Stranding and its sequel.
LUDENS serves as the official mascot and overarching icon for the development studio.
The character wears an intricate, futuristic Extra-Vehicular Activity (EVA) creative suit and carries a flag bearing the studio’s logo, symbolizing the spirit of play and the continuous exploration of the unknown digital frontier.
Although LUDENS is not a playable character within any of the studio’s games, the mascot’s striking aesthetic designed by legendary art director Yoji Shinkawa has made him incredibly popular among fans.
Fans will be able to collect a standard Nendoroid LUDENS, a special Nendoroid LUDENS: Nendoroid 20th Anniversary Ver., and a Nendoroid LUDENS: Gold Ver.
Dedicated collectors can opt for the Nendoroid LUDENS EXPLORING BOX, a special set that contains all three versions of the figure.
As this is an initial reveal from the recent broadcast, physical details and accessory inclusions for the final figures have not yet been showcased.
While pricing and pre-order windows remain unannounced at this time, fans can expect more information and prototype reveals from Good Smile Company in the future.
LUDENS was just one of many exciting announcements made during the Good Smile Fest 2026 stream.
The event showcased a massive slate of upcoming releases across a variety of popular anime and gaming series.
Mitsukuni Haninozuka and Takashi Morinozuka from Ouran High School Host Club were announced to be in production by Orange Rouge.
A figure of the Blue-Eyes White Dragon from Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters was officially confirmed to be in production.
Fans of Final Fantasy XIV were treated to the confirmation of a trio of fan-favorite characters, with Nendoroids of Emet-Selch, Yotsuyu, and Haurchefant all confirmed to be in production.
Following a massive fan vote, Celestia Ludenberg and Ibuki Mioda from Danganronpa were announced to be joining the Nendoroid lineup.
The demonic villain Femto from Berserk: The Golden Age Arc – Memorial Edition was also revealed to be in production.
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