Hideo Kojima’s upcoming action-espionage game Physint will be published by Xbox rather than Sony’s PlayStation, after PlayStation Studios unexpectedly canceled the project in June, according to announcements from both Microsoft and Kojima Productions. The collaboration also expands beyond video games into film and television.
Physint Shifts to Xbox After PlayStation Cancellation
According to a statement posted on X by Hideo Kojima, Physint faced sudden cancellation from PlayStation Studios in mid-June. Kojima noted that after three months of searching for a new partner to keep the project alive, Kojima Productions found a shared vision with Xbox. Xbox CEO Asha Sharma confirmed that Microsoft will publish the game, which follows the previously announced horror title OD, developed in collaboration with Jordan Peele.
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Did you know? Physint marks a major shift for Kojima, who spent three decades building a genre-defining relationship with PlayStation across franchises like Death Stranding and Metal Gear.
PlayStation Confirms Departure From Project
PlayStation issued its own statement addressing the split, noting that the company made the difficult decision to step away from collaborating on Physint after careful consideration. PlayStation emphasized its ongoing admiration for Kojima’s vision, highlighting that the relationship between the two entities remains strong following three decades of creative cooperation.
Transmedia Expansion Into Film and Television
Beyond video games, the expanded partnership between Xbox and Kojima Productions will encompass film and television projects. According to Xbox, the collaboration aims to bring new stories to broader audiences across multiple platforms. This mirrors Kojima’s broader career ambitions in transmedia storytelling, which includes an ongoing Death Stranding film adaptation being developed at A24.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Physint move from PlayStation to Xbox?
PlayStation Studios canceled the project in June, prompting Kojima Productions to seek a new partner over a three-month period before ultimately teaming up with Xbox.
What other games is Kojima Productions making with Xbox?
Xbox is also publishing OD, a horror game created in collaboration with Jordan Peele.
Will Physint still be an action-espionage game?
Yes, Kojima confirmed that development on the genre-defining action-espionage title is ongoing under the new partnership with Xbox.
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