Has Metal Gear Solid creator Hideo Kojima quit Konami, or just gone on holiday?

The ongoing saga of the Kojima/Konami beef continues, with reports that the developer quietly left the company earlier this month. The only problem is, Konami seems to think he might just be on holiday

Metal Gear creator Hideo Kojima formally leaves Konami after nearly three decades

Metal Gear designer Hideo Kojima quits legendary games firm Konami to launch surprising new venture - Irish Mirror Online

Hideo Kojima's Best Metal Gear & Snatcher Twists Wouldn't Work Today

Konami's bitter, yearlong breakup with Hideo Kojima, explained - Polygon

Why did Kojima leave Konami? - Quora

Hideo Kojima has left Metal Gear Solid publisher Konami - The Verge

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Konami Denies Hideo Kojima's Departure - Says He is Just Taking a Long Time Off From Work

Konami says Hideo Kojima hasn't left, he's just on vacation