Xbox Swoops In to Publish Kojima’s Physint After Sony Exit
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The sudden shift in publishing partners for Hideo Kojima's action-espionage title signals a pivot in how AAA prestige projects are funded.
Xbox will now publish *Physint*, the upcoming action-espionage title from Metal Gear creator Hideo Kojima and Kojima Productions, after PlayStation canceled the project, according to reporting from The Verge and Engadget.
While Sony described the move as a "difficult decision to step away from collaborating," Hideo Kojima provided more detail on X, stating that PlayStation Studios unexpectedly issued a cancellation notice in mid-June. Kojima noted that his studio spent three months "searching tirelessly" for a new partner before aligning with Xbox, a company he claims shares a "common vision for the future."
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma characterized the partnership as a "big moment for Xbox," noting that the company aims to support creativity that challenges conventions. The acquisition of *Physint* aligns with a summer memo Sharma sent to staff emphasizing a focus on "biggest new ideas" and the company's "strongest franchises." *Physint* joins *OD* as a second upcoming Kojima Productions project published by Xbox.
Beyond gaming, Xbox and Kojima Productions plan to collaborate across television and film, though specific details were not provided. This follows previous announcements regarding a live-action *Death Stranding* adaptation and an animated spinoff titled *Mosquito*.
A launch for *Physint* is not anticipated before 2030. The project was originally unveiled by Hermen Hulst, Head of PlayStation Studios, in early 2024.