Xbox swoops in to publish Hideo Kojima's 'Physint' after Sony dropped out
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Hideo Kojima announced that Xbox will publish his upcoming action-espionage game Physint after Sony withdrew from the project, delivering a cancellation notice in June that caused a three-month development pause. Kojima said the decision was unexpected, and Xbox will also collaborate with his studio on the existing title OD as well as on related film and television projects.
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How it was reported
- Engadget·Xbox swoops in to publish Hideo Kojima's 'Physint' after Sony dropped out
Hideo Kojima announced that Xbox will publish his upcoming action-espionage title Physint after Sony announced in June it was withdrawing from the project. Kojima said the decision was unexpected and that he spent three months seeking a new partner, ultimately choosing Xbox, which also plans to collaborate with his studio on the existing title OD and on film and television projects.
- The Verge·Xbox picks up Kojima’s Physint after PlayStation dropped it
Xbox will publish Hideo Kojima’s upcoming game Physint after Sony cancelled its involvement, ending its partnership that had produced the two Death Stranding titles. Sony said the decision was “difficult” but affirmed the relationship with Kojima Productions remains strong. Kojima disclosed on X that Sony delivered the cancellation notice in June, prompting a three-month development pause before the Xbox announcement.
- Hacker News·PlayStation cancels Kojima's PHYSINT, Xbox steps in
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