What Sparked the Internet’s Rumors About Hideo Kojima and Geoff Keighley’s ‘Divorce’?

Geoff Keighley and Hideo Kojima have been tight since 2001, and their legendary friendship—akin to the bond between Naruto and Sasuke—has become a favorite topic for memes in the gaming world. Recently, however, the internet has taken a wild turn, buzzing with rumors that these two gaming icons might be experiencing a “divorce.”

While many fans are using this as a chance to share humorous break-up memes and even some fanfiction, others are diving deeper into the supposed rift between the two, perhaps a bit too deep. The chatter seems to have originated from a post on June 5, claiming that “Kojima has interacted a total of ZERO (0) times with Geoff Keighley’s tweets since the infamous Game Awards where Expedition 33 snagged GOTY.”

Whether that claim holds any truth is secondary to the fun both Keighley and Kojima are having with the situation. For example, a notable figure shared a photo with Kojima on the same day, jokingly asking not to show it to Keighley. Kojima responded by retweeting it… twice.

Geoff has also joined in on the fun, replying to Kojima’s posts as if he’s a lovesick character trying to reconnect with an old flame. The internet hasn’t picked sides yet, but there are plenty of comments urging Geoff to “never give up” on his one true love.

So, are Kojima and Geoff really at odds? Did Geoff’s announcement that Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 won GOTY instead of Death Stranding 2 create a rift? Or is it all just a playful joke, perhaps even involving a certain homewrecker? It seems unlikely they’d be joking about it if there were real tension. Regardless, this whole situation has sparked some hilarious posts.

Fans are sharing their thoughts, with one noting it’s been almost six months since the “divorce,” while another humorously created a virtual world for Geoff and Kojima to heal. One user expressed their confusion over discussing the “divorce” with friends who just don’t get it.

Let’s hope they patch things up before the 2026 Game Awards. It wouldn’t be the same without the two of them awkwardly navigating the stage, with Geoff gazing into Kojima’s eyes while his translator awkwardly tags along.